5 First Mods for your 3800 Powered W Body

[@254967conwell]

I spent 27 years in the US Army and on retirement I was bored to death. So I bought a 2002 Regal GS with a blown engine. Went to Summit Racing got a new long block and starting modding it like a teenager with a new apartment. First thing was ZZP stage 2 IC. And threw away the entire exhaust system and bought again ZZP full header setup. 2.5 catback. dual exhaust. Took the Supercharger , sent it to Jokerz Performance they rebuilt it with new coating on the rotors and and ported it. Took out the brand new cam that came with the long block and slid in a XP cam. Modular Pulley system with a 3.0 pulley and a Aeroforce gauge, just to make sure I wasn't going to grenade the engine. Swapped out the stock 33# injectors for Siemens 80#. After breakin and a tune and finding no KR my brother took it to the drag strip here in Charleston and ran 12.9-13.2 on street tires, then broke the input shaft fixed that with a beefier shaft. Now I have the heads off but haven't decided what to do next. I know nothing about the suspension in these FWD cars and this one feel good but will take it in for work, I'm 6'5" so lowering it is out of the question....Happy Modding

[@leonjefferson7048]

Love stories like this me an my brother are learning an all i keep sayin is they didn't have youtube back in the day an made beautiful cars ! Motor swaps all kinds of crazy stuff im here stressing like i needa learn how to do Motor swaps my self!

[@konstantinakhmetzhanov7966]

Wow, thank you for sharing, Sir!

[@sonmydful]

In the l67 or 3800SC make sure youre running 93 octane to help avoid issues with KR you dont want to run a lower grade fuel inthese engines

[@Mmyers1177]

Next (5) Mods = Strut Tower Braces, 8.5mm Spark Plug Wires, Cold Air Intake, High flow Fuel Filter, TRans Cooler.

[@sebasxoxoable]

What does the spark plug wires do when they are 8.5 mm? Do

[@brandonwoessner519]

strut tower brace is super smart, my strut tower welds blew and the whole thing starting leaning in towards the engine

[@dcarden3031]

What brands? And what is that wheel and tire size you have on that red w body

[@komahoby]

SHIFT KIT goes really well with a tune. Even better doing the tune and the shift kit at the same time. I was blown away at what difference it made with highway merging.

[@SalemDoyle]

Good point

[@ArlowFarrell]

What's a shift kit? They make that for automatics?

[@komahoby]

@@ArlowFarrell yeah it's basically some springs that go in the accumulator of the transmission to delete the smooth shifts and make the shifts more quick.

[@tatialo37]

3800 is my favorite Chevy motor! Ms here!

[@bryco32]

*Buick*

[@nicholaspride7054]

Definitely need a part 2 to this, very informative.

[@phoenixwest602]

I used to owed 97 gtp and 2004 impala ss ..best mod for me were a 3" Dp , 3.5 pulley & CAI ..this will make this car feel like a rocket under 500$

[@calvingissendanner619]

3 dp ? Cai ?

[@calvingissendanner619]

I have a 04 Chevy Impala SS L67

[@kyler1509]

@@calvingissendanner619 downpipe and cold air intake

[@Dre-ib6si]

I was thinking of doing these 2 and a pulley

[@davel1372]

I really enjoyed your video on the mods. I did a lot of the same upgrades on my 04 Monte Carlo when i bought it about a year ago. First I changed all the fluids, did brakes and a tune up on it. later i zz performance stage 1 kit with headers. made a big difference in performance and gas milage. next upgrade i want to do is the F body brake swap. thank you for all the great videos and help.

[@DetroitMetroRetro]

I know the 3800 f body cars don't get a lot of love but damn i guess ill have to watch this instead lol

[@greglambrecht1803]

Just picked up a 04 Bonneville se for cheap with 64000 miles...super clean inside and out..no rust anywhere even underneath. Got it for a back and forth work car cuz i totalled my truck..but im realizing this has potential to be much more.

[@SalemDoyle]

Yeah. Those are nice

[@SuperSickNerd]

I have a 2001 Bonnieville mint with 115k Miles. Only second owner.

[@sazzyPheox]

Got a bonneville SSEI, I know it's a H body, but I'm rebuilding the engine since it was rod knocking, can't wait to get into modding the 3800 sc

[@SalemDoyle]

All the 3800s are basically the same anyway. Make sure you look up info on the mains on these. Best bet is to leave them alone unless you line bore the bottom end. These blocks like to twist when the main caps are removed.

[@johnnyjohnson9615]

I got the special edition 1997 bonneville super clean rides like new I'm looking for my first mods

[@bossking4684]

will these mods work on a buick park ave ultra supercharged 2003

[@BryanEnsign]

This is such a great video and such useful facts. 20 plus year old cars have suspension that's shot and breaks that are worn. The first thing people want to do is make the motor faster but the temptation to drive it with subpar safety is high.

[@buickrepairs1713]

Actually a decent video. I was expecting you to list a bunch of things that would not be applicable to my Series I 3800 Powered W Body car but everything you've listed is a sensible thing to look at regardless of the generation of the car in question. The older the car, the more likely you've already looked at many of these things.

[@SalemDoyle]

Thanks

[@dewholdingsllc1050]

Okay thanks for the info. Everything you state is common sense and reasonable. I was putting a parts list together and you covered it even the 180 thermostat. I’m not really familiar with the Series II and best mods. I had a pristine stock 01 SSEi Bonneville once until a knucklehead rear ended me at a traffic light. I just recused a Gen 4 96 Camaro off a hot Texas street from a owner that let it sit for a long time. I jumped it and it started right up and drove okay. Everything you said would benefit this 25 year old car. Gen 4 F body especially the 3.8 cars are really inexpensive and overlooked.

[@jaymoge]

Awesome advice, thanks. 1992 Regal Presidential, 65k miles. It's not fast or quick but she's got long legs. First I figured I'd delete (hollow out) the cat, install a throaty exhaust (maybe flowmaster or the likes) then a simple cold air intake, plugs too. It has the "soft ride" option on the build sheet but I may lower it too. Not racing, showing or anything like that though it's in really good shape, few whiskey dents in the chrome bumpers but it's fine.

[@SalemDoyle]

Sounds nice

[@jaymoge]

I've noticed a lot of older buicks are in remarkable condition, mine lived in a garage on Cape Cod from new until 5 years ago when the old lady died and it went to auction. Back seat has never been used. Ever lol. Until recently hahaha.

[@_cuzokey]

I’m finna have my 98 Bonneville SE sound like a Charger lol

[@billlittlejohn2331]

I own an 05 Monte Carlo SS. One of the best mods I've done is to install a true cold air kit. My filter sets just outside the engine bay and gets real cold air. I sealed the bay from the filter and could tell a real difference when I drove it.

[@SalemDoyle]

Nice

[@wojtekstolorz2627]

exhaust is key add on. not for just power but will help ro reduce knock. the fastest u get the gas out will limit knock. the best heat reduction is header wrapping all the exhaust. thanks v

[@michigansoundwizard]

I like everything you covered. Definitely helps.

[@SalemDoyle]

thanks

[@sean.g4516]

@@SalemDoyle what's a good brake upgrade, pads and rotors I'm doing mine next week

[@SalemDoyle]

Try anything made by ebc. There stuff is great

[@josephcarson8787]

Btw,your fuel pump video helped me. The snap ring gave me hell at first.

[@SalemDoyle]

Glad it helped

[@GixxerRider1991]

I live in the north and run a 180 thermostat. As much as I like having one of very few cars left on the road with iron heads, they are not good at dissipating heat at all. I was flying up and down the Allegheny mountains and thought I was going to blow up the motor when the heat gauge started climbing lol.

[@MadCarTK]

90% of people after they watch this: lol 3in pulley swap go brrrrrr

[@SalemDoyle]

Lets hope not

[@turnerboyish]

Just a friendly reminder to change your Cam Shaft Sensor after about 200,000 mi. if you haven't already. SOB went out on me during Atlanta traffic. Really frustrating.

[@ratagris21]

Brake motive brake kits are a good buy. I've used 2 kits on my 04 Impala 3.8L.

[@mc_sim]

I expected to see all the nonsense possible but you proved me wrong. First 2 steps are a must.

[@duanegputnam]

1: start with Keith Black 1-1-2 ring pack pistons 2: Cam shaft 3: colder plugs 4: inter cooler plate 5: 180 degree thermostat 6: wheels/tires (245/35-ZR20) of the low roll tech variety 7: BREAKS!!!!! of the bigger variety with multi piston configs. 8: coil over Struts 9: tubular control arms 10: body make it lighter 11: exhaust with down pipe then the very last ting you do is 11: change your sc pulley at this point 3.0 in for h body 2.5 for w body

[@Black__hoodie]

I had a buddy in high school that had a 2004 gtp coupe I don’t remember what he exactly what he had done but I went with him when he got it dyno tune he made 340 whp

[@jeffburton3778]

That 180 degree thermostat is a great idea for texas driving.

[@B6jfkmx]

Unfortunately I learned the hard way in regards to headers/downpipe. I purchased and installed the downpipe first and then realized they weren’t compatible with headers (so I figured next best thing was to get power logs and save a little cash)

[@micthegreasemonkey2918]

Hi Salem, idk y but your gtp's sound so much better than our commodores im thinking its the length.

[@SalemDoyle]

Could be

[@gameplay1324]

A topical stage one or two kit from zzp is parity much everything u said there if u just get the 1.0 PCM from there u ain't got to do much tuning to it till I start adding more power then the tune can handle...makes shifting points stiffer while reprogrammed the shift points from stock to "WOT" at 6k rpm... IV got a 04 GP GTP COMP G tuning pretty stock but k&n cone filter with 4" short ram setup with factory box as cold air box...ngk tr6 plugs 3.4 supercharger pully with 1.9 rockers and zzp 1.0 PCM... It don't cost much to have them tune it as I already know but yes hptuners are amazing

[@gameplay1324]

Where about a u from cuz another video I saw u went to Farmington and we'll I live about 30 min from there

[@SalemDoyle]

In mocksville. We are planning a few runs at farmington on fri. The 18th with some other 3800 guys. Look for triangle 3800 group on facebook.

[@carrsllccarrillo6507]

Everything you said is spot on! My sentiments exactly! Great video! I'm about to look Into buying a 02 GTP/GXP and I'm trying to grasp all the info i can get before purchasing....

[@stephenbotello5914]

GXP was only from 05-08 the brakes on a GXP is upgraded from a GTP, factory bilstein shocks are no longer made for it. So you have to either go aftermarket or be very specific with the place you buy shocks from. Only GXP shocks will fit due to bigger rims. Only way to go smaller is to change the wheels width. Smaller rims will not fit due to bigger brakes

[@tykosteamboat5570]

Great video! Appreciate your insight (2000 Regal GSE)

[@diegovalerio450]

I’m using all these videos for my Buick lesabre

[@SalemDoyle]

Awesome

[@AlbertoGonzalez-um1eg]

I like everything you said and I'm going to do everything you said cuz that's what I started to do to my Buick thank you

[@wojtekstolorz2627]

got a nice beat up gp with lots of mods up for sale in il lol. need the money ro get my NHRA gp finished.

[@aidantorress]

Quick question I need an idea on what to do with my exhaust. I currently own a 1996 Buick riviera supercharged it has the 3800 series 2 engine in it of course. What idea would you suggest I do with the exhaust that would make it sound nice. Thanks man and nice video also

[@SalemDoyle]

Is yours single muffler or dual?

[@aidantorress]

@@SalemDoyle it’s dual

[@SalemDoyle]

A downpipe and some magnaflows would sound pretty decent.

[@aidantorress]

@@SalemDoyle which zzp down pipe would work? The H body one or just the regular down pipe they offer and thanks man I really really do appreciate it seriously means a lot

[@SalemDoyle]

Im not sure wich end would fit the riviera best. But an exhaust shop could make it fit easily

[@v8dude609]

What about some nice rims and tires with the brakes upgrade? Which is the best rim size and type of tire to fit a healthy and sporty 3.8 sc? Cool video Pontiac friend

[@SalemDoyle]

Wheels deff. Help the look of the car a lot. I did 18s myself. But 17s look good too

[@gavinchristie8577]

nice job ! Ill be doing some of this to my 95 REGAL with 55 km on it!!

[@SalemDoyle]

Nice

[@lukesierra5102]

Awesome vid man. Thanks for sharing

[@grahambate3384]

Like temp one. Here in Brisbane Australia even winter hot cheers

[@anthonymunoz3538]

I started a project of swap a 1995 grand Prix se and I putting 3.8 super change engine and transmission any tips

[@Jasonborn-d9u]

Are mods worth doing on a v6 Buick lacrosse?

[@mr.airsoft8295]

Planning on getting the zz performance supercharger swap kit for my 02 monte carlo somewhere down the line. Also would like to do some fun exhaust stuff.

[@michaelwallace7972]

Can you do this for the N/A car?

[@SalemDoyle]

Yes

[@Dusse_Papi]

Will this work for a 2004 Buick lesabre

[@Sinfulxann]

I jus brought a supercharged ss with 202k miles and I don’t want to do to many mods to it I have a idea what I’m going to do but looking for extra tips can’t drive it until around July 22nd getting major issues fixed first

[@michaelrosales2240]

I’m doing this to my 3100 v6

[@martiniusetihw]

enjoyed the video brother!!! I have a 97 grand prix gt. N/A. I can still get this "ol girl" tuned at a shop? will an aftermarket chip be a good idea??

[@SalemDoyle]

Computer tuning can help with shifting and stuff, you wont gain much power without mods, but it can make it feel tighter

[@martiniusetihw]

ok I'll definitely look into it. I am looking for another 30-40 hp if I could find it from somewhere. if not I am thinking about going with a cam, heads, and headers. Any ideas without having to deal with the "big three"? I just need a lil more HP so my daughter can merge with confidence. 😂 (new driver)

[@shawncrowell2453]

Most header kits like the one I bought from SLP come with the 180 thermostat

[@darenflowers4128]

Hey guy love your stuff on the W bodies. I have the last great GP (2008) in 9.5/10.0 condition. Wanted to send a pic of it. I am very interested in your post on putting GTO grilles in. Where is the best place to locate a pair? Several horror stories Ive seen about ordering and having poor fit and using zip ties to hold them loosely, ...etc. thanks for any advice. I check posts regularly.

[@SalemDoyle]

These are acctually called spo grills. I misspoke. But they arent made anymore. There are usually some for sale by owners though.

[@darenflowers4128]

@@SalemDoyle CAN you tell me anything about coolant drain plug on a 2008 Grand Prix 3800 series 3? I need to fully flush the cooling system. Thanks for any help.

[@darenflowers4128]

I meant to specify the drain plug on the engine block.

[@SalemDoyle]

Its on the bottom of the radiator on the drivers side

[@SalemDoyle]

@@darenflowers4128 oh, i dont think there is one.

[@kevinhumphrey932]

I upgraded my GTP with the GXP but I still have my 3 gtp cars and my impala ss that is SC and I just added another GXP to my Pontiac family

[@SalemDoyle]

Nice fleet

[@micthegreasemonkey2918]

In oz a tune is @ least $1000 im so envious of u guys $150 so cheap.

[@wojtekstolorz2627]

best brake upgrade impala / m.c. front caliper bracket. will bump u up the rotor size.

[@altg5708]

1995 Buick Regal 3800 Series I, normally aspirated, with 32,000 miles. Nobody ever posts anything about them. Especially performance mods. Aftermarket performance parts are nonexistent. Thoughts?

[@SalemDoyle]

Just not as popular a platform. There is still stuff you can do though

[@RickyGuterson]

First thing to do is read the tuner guide and get a scanner. YOU WANT ZERO KR! Second thing you should do is the intake manifold gaskets and aluminum coolant elbows. I've seen all of them fail. **Putting a 180 tstat in without fan tuning is a no no. Don't do it.** Lol

[@chaseww]

How do you do the fan tuning when you put it 180 thermostat in do you have to buy a special scanning tool

[@SalemDoyle]

Hp tuners can do it

[@Mr3161973]

My 01 GTP is getting a new/reman ATK/VEGE engine this weekend. Gonna do the P-log and exhaust soon after. Can't decide on the on the 2.5 or 3 inch, don't want too much drone. What do you think about stage 1 intercooler ? unfortunately sold but ZZP does have stage 2. I live in GA. so i understand the heat issue :) Luv your vids man!

[@SalemDoyle]

Thanks. Yeah an intercooler would be a great upgrade. Its not the simplest but one of the best

[@Mr3161973]

@@SalemDoyle Thanks for the speedy reply!

[@SuperSickNerd]

I can’t find suspension for a 2001 Bonnieville.

[@SalemDoyle]

I dont think there is much aftermarket for those

[@ericlewis5035]

Good video. Thanks for the Tips

[@SalemDoyle]

thanks for watching

[@angelsalazar764]

I have a 3.8 v6 3800 series 3 L26 not supercharged. And I want to put a supercharger on it. What would I have e to do.

[@SalemDoyle]

Basically you have two options. Traditional top swap ( basically rebuild with l67 heads. Intake. Supercharger. Ect.) Or the zzp top swap kit

[@bobbybanks7554]

Thank you

[@primo8388]

So...I have a Buick lesabre and it has the 3800 v6 would It be dumb to put some of these mods on ?

[@SalemDoyle]

Not really. Its your car if you want to mod it. Why not?

[@primo8388]

@@SalemDoyle well why wouldn’t you just would want a perspective from someone with knowledge

[@SalemDoyle]

I mod everything i own. If done correctly there isnt really a down side

[@DG-bp8xb]

Since the Comp G doesnt have the ubend would it be better to get the front powerlog before downpipe? Theres a regular on the GP forums who always claims the front powerlog is useless over stock, but it could be a running inside joke that I missed at some point in history. At 110k do you think the cat is probably much more of a restriction? Waiting on that ZZP black Friday lol

[@SalemDoyle]

Me too. But i think the 3" downpipe would be a good start. Still better than stock.

[@DG-bp8xb]

@@SalemDoyleDownpipe sounds like a fun project. 4 months and I'm done with all the basic maintenance and suspension. Just got my first mod in the looks department today. Had dual dual 3.5" SS exhaust tips welded on. Looks good, and found an awesome oldschool exhaust guy to go to when needed. Happy Thanksgiving

[@SalemDoyle]

Awesome. Happy thanksgiving.

[@easucks1776]

Do any of these work on a stock 2000 Buick Lesabre?

[@greenbassboosts8872]

I'm still in the plain old "fix it" phase so I have to change the oil pressure sender now that I've done the wheel bearing and that's all square. I also have to get a fender and inner fender since it's destroyed/gone. Mods I can afford and seem like they'd make the most difference for my $$ are ZZP front power log, u-bend delete, and drop in filter. Some day I'd want to get the ZZP ECU as well. Would these be worth doing? I bought the car for $500 and can't afford a lot that's not going to make a ton of difference. I hear the rear header and the crossover pipe are not big restrictions.

[@jerbear7952]

Dude just drive it and keep it maintained. If you are broke, putting money in to fun stuff is crazy.

[@greenbassboosts8872]

@@jerbear7952 I'll sell it to ya if you want and maintenance is all I've really done besides wheels/tires and filter box mod

[@flynnzero9282]

Been trying to get ZZP headers for months. Been out of stock.

[@B6jfkmx]

I’ve noticed that too. I’m on the hunt for poly engine and trans mount... same issue (outta stock)

[@SalemDoyle]

Hopefully they restock some stuff soon

[@carnage50x]

You do what you want with you're money. But I recommend not buying them. They're not worth it for the money.

[@flynnzero9282]

Carnage 50X what do you recommend? The other headers on eBay don’t fit worth a shit.

[@carnage50x]

@@flynnzero9282 I'm sorry to break this to you my friend, but they all have fitment issues no matter the brand. Why waste $1k when you can spend ~$200-300 and have the same problems. The only thing the zzp headers have over the SD is they look nicer and don't have the dip at the bottom. Whatever headers you may end up installing, I 269% recommend sending them out to get ceramic bead rolled in/out (different shops/companies use different terminology. The headers get put in a drum full of these ceramic beads. As the drum rotates and vibrates, the beads wear off into the service of the headers. In/out. Then it's cooked into an oven) Then wrap them with header wrap. The combo of those 2 things will keep under hood temps low, and more importantly, keep your trans cool. That coating service and wrapping is well worth the investment tenfold.

[@blazed85]

First mod you should do once you get the car is dump your current girlfriend. It's good weight reduction and you'll find someone funner.

[@SalemDoyle]

Lol

[@melvinshupe4588]

I'm not very bright so what is naturally aspirated engine?

[@SalemDoyle]

An engine with no forced induction. Like turbo or supercharger

[@roz4747]

Crunchy sound from left side of engine with a slight stumble? Almost like ball bearings….

[@SalemDoyle]

The belt size? If you could post a video of the noise it would help

[@mikeneff832]

I need all the info I can get for a 1996 Buick park avenue. I know it’s a series 2 with the 4R60 trans. Please help I need it to have more power. Yet safe power as for it’s a budget build. But I want to do it right over time. But basically plan to buy a 98(ish) camaro and throw the 3.8 in it

[@victorcarrillo7819]

Would you recommend like a little simple cold air Intake as your first mod 🤔

[@SalemDoyle]

If you want some more sound, sure, but you wont make any noticable power

[@martiniusetihw]

hey brother, can you do five upgrades for the naturally aspirated Grand Prixs please also???

[@SalemDoyle]

I will see what i can do

[@martiniusetihw]

thank you. I got a 97' Grand Prix I am trying spruce up. also can you give me kinda sorta HP the mods "could " make

[@pattheturtlehermit8232]

🤣🤣🤣hand them down to the next car

[@chuniecebrown7367]

Hey I appreciate your videos but have a question for you. Do speed daddy headers line up with the zzp catback?

[@SalemDoyle]

Yes. Because they fit the stock catback. If you go 3 inch just get the 3" downpipe exit from zzp

[@chuniecebrown7367]

@@SalemDoyle Thanks. Will be in touch

[@chuniecebrown7367]

seeing that zzp doesnt have any 3'' catback would a 2.5'' work on it

[@SalemDoyle]

Yes, it will fit fine

[@jackdewar4334]

Would some of these mods work on my stock 03 buick regal ls? Just found ur page today and been watching ur vids for an hr now

[@SalemDoyle]

Thats awesome. Yeah anything you can do to a non supercharged grand prix, you can also do to your car.

[@jackdewar4334]

@@SalemDoyle ok thx great to know i've been doin alot of maintenance on mine and getting close to done with it before i start modding it.

[@Starfish466]

Hey, I know this video is 2 years old but I hope you can help me with some questions... I have a 2005 monte carlo tony stewart and I was looking to do some mods to the car can give me some adives on what I should do first.

[@Starfish466]

25k mils on it

[@SalemDoyle]

I acctually have a video on this. But if you look at zzps site, there stage 2 is a good place to start.

[@richardd2514]

Just bought a 2000 gtp Daytona and wondering if anyone has a driver seat cover and side body skirts? Also, is this a future collectable, just having fun with it for now. Thanks.

[@stevesmith6236]

Wondering about some nice polished stainless mufflers with dual tips per muffler. Any ideas? Those stock oval exhaust tips just don't "do it" for me.

[@SalemDoyle]

Zzp has some nice ones

[@chriswinslet6696]

I have a 2002, two door GTP. Someone please help me find a link to get the OE rocker cladding/ground effects. I find them for four door. I can't seem to locate any for two door.

[@goldieqx4196]

Just added a 2006 Gran prix gt to our family it has the super charged 3800 in this video you mentioned a cooler plug do u have a recommended plug to go with

[@SalemDoyle]

I like ac delco and ngk

[@rolandtamaccio3285]

Oh-Six, Tin Indian, needs puter(s), what's best option ?

[@raffaelemarinucci]

2008 allure cold air intake the same

[@SalemDoyle]

possibly, not sure about the allure

[@joshuagutierrez6279]

What type of suspension would you recommend for a 2000 impala LS 3.8? I just want a nice clean low look that covers the wheel gap. Please help.

[@SalemDoyle]

I am still testing settups and havent found a great one yet, my next option to try is zzp springs

[@rocknroller7034]

I have a 91 gs regal.... Series 1 😢 can I swap in a series 2???????

[@SalemDoyle]

Its possible. Not sure what all would be involved though

[@kennethtallent9609]

What size brake calipers do i need for my 04 buick lesabre,got the plugs done looking to get rid of the stock air filter box and replace it with intake cone filter,and also do i need bigger rotors or just stay stock rotors

[@SalemDoyle]

Rotor and calipers need to be a set, you cant mix and match. For stock rotors stay with stock calipers

[@mrdeeds72]

By colder plugs, what do you mean? I'm looking at doing initial maintenance on my new to me 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP.

[@SalemDoyle]

Spark plugs are available in different heat ranges. A common thing to do is go 1 heat range colder

[@chinoperez422]

I have a stock 04Comp G . I tuned all the KR out. Would it still be an advantage to go 1 step colder on my plugs or should i keep the stock ones.

[@SalemDoyle]

If you have no kr, it wouldnt be necessary, but might be extra insurance if you are close

[@jakeparham1322]

I have a 2002 Monte Carlo SS with 3800 but I am wanting to take a supercharger off of another one and put on it do you know if I could do that without a lot of extra parts or what would I need out of the other car to make it work in the one that doesn’t have the supercharger

[@SalemDoyle]

Look at zzps top swap kit. That is the easiest way

[@bowserfromsonic3101]

How about an unsupercharged 02 Regal LS, would any mods from the GS be compatible with it?

[@SalemDoyle]

All the brake and suspension mods are the same. Non boost related engine mods too.

[@bowserfromsonic3101]

@@SalemDoyle thanks dude 💯

[@madmod]

I always tell people put good tires on it.

[@SalemDoyle]

That is a huge thing. Cant do anything without decent tires

[@madmod]

@@SalemDoyle I have local gtp guys roll up and the first thing they always say is, "Im gonna spin!" All the power in the world wont help if stock power blows the tires off.

[@SalemDoyle]

Absolutely. I have that problem right now. When i wear these tires ojt i am planning some more stickey rubber

[@madmod]

@@SalemDoyle Mt streets are great if you're willing to change them again in 10k miles

[@SalemDoyle]

As little as i drive this one that would probably be fine

[@NG-td6yw]

What can I do with a none supercharger 3800 II in a 05 Buick Park Avenue SE if I wanted just a little more POWER?

[@SalemDoyle]

Same basic stuff, exhaust rockers intake tune.

[@NG-td6yw]

Thank you Sir! Dealership under warranty did my motor mounts, my intake with gaskets and all new, new water pump new alternator, starter, battery’s oil pressure sensor, new transmission wheel bearings…etc’ appreciate It even more’ redoing my suspension and time for another paint job now with over 218k miles averaging 21.8 mpg….Hwy up to 31. to 34 mpg

[@MrFreemanishere]

I have a 1998 Pontiac Bonneville with a non supercharged version 3800, Is it possible to put a supercharger on it?

[@SalemDoyle]

It is. But its a big job. You basically replace everything but the block. Zzp has a top swap kit that makes it easier. But its a little expensive

[@nestorlugo.]

Do you need the Sub frame cup washers for the struts on the 04+ front struts?

[@SalemDoyle]

It helps

[@derrickodyes1934]

Whats a good cooler plug than stock?

[@SalemDoyle]

Depends on the setup. Zzp has a list of plugs and applications on there site

[@dameonneary9628]

What if mine isn’t supercharged are these still good entry level mods? I wanna make sorta a sleeper outta my 96 regal custom it’s the 3.8L not supercharged

[@SalemDoyle]

A lot of the same mods work for both engines

[@josephbaldwin6505]

Yeah I'm just wondering seriously about this I have a 2004 Grand Prix GT base model I need to know how or even if it's possible to take a supercharger off of a GTP and put it on my car they're the same engine as far as I know so how difficult will this be and can anybody tell me please thank you basically I just want to know if I can make mine into a GTP by simple simple mechanic work LOL

[@SalemDoyle]

It can be done but requires a lot of parts. If you google " 3800 top swap " you will find a lot of info

[@josephcarson8787]

I'm gonna install a new rack n pinion in my 2000 Grand Prix GT. Does the unit have to be centered?

[@SalemDoyle]

It sbould come centered

[@josephcarson8787]

@@SalemDoyle Thanks bro,I was hoping it was just Euro cars.

[@giancarlocapocci2582]

Does this apply to 1997 lesabres? Not sure if it’s a w body car but it has the 3800?

[@SalemDoyle]

The engine stuff is the same

[@carltonmiller8086]

I have a 2002 ssei and the only thing that has been done to it is the 180 degree thermostat and cold air intake. Will this help with KR?

[@SalemDoyle]

The thermostat will a little.

[@DarkLinkAD]

Fender well intake, good insulation, cold air knocks less

[@SheerMayhem]

@@DarkLinkAD colder air creates more boost, which creates more heat. The best intake dyno gains on these cars have always come from a filter stuck right on the throttle body. This will lower boost and create optional flow. Its all about making it easier for the engine to "suck bang and blow"

[@J_Rod_51]

What is a good brand for breaks??

[@SalemDoyle]

Bendix, raybestos, ebc

[@J_Rod_51]

​@@SalemDoyle thank you