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3800 SERIES II V-6
Though we haven't covered the front-drive Grand Prix much lately, there have been some exciting developments in that corner of the Pontiac world. Even though several Grand Prix-oriented companies have come and gone in the last dozen or so years, ZZ Performance has stayed true to its mission of bringing performance and value to fans of the 3800 V-6 engine.
In addition to a new aluminum cylinder head for the 3800 Series II and III V-6s, it has developed a crate-engine program that offers the buyer a number of options, including connecting rods, harmonic balancer, pistons, and cylinder heads. Starting at $3,000 plus core and shipping charges, you also get a one-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
That rates as a great bang-for-the-buck value that will get your Grand Prix into the high-12s or low-13s at over 100 mph, depending on traction.
Engine Buildup Worksheet
PRICE: $2,999.99 - $4,499.99
| Engine Displacement: |
234 ci |
| Horsepower: |
340 at 5,900 rpm |
| Torque: |
350 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm |
| Bore/Stroke: |
3.82/3.400-in |
| BOTTOM END |
| Block Description: |
GM 3800 Series II V-6 |
| Year: |
2000+ |
| Preparation: |
Hot tank, magnaflux, bore 0.020-in, hone |
| Deck Height: |
-0.025 in |
| Crank: |
Series II 3800 |
| Preparation: |
Grind, polish, cryo treatment |
| Balancer: |
Powerbond rubber dampened |
| Rods: |
New GM 3800 Series III powdered metal, 5.64-in |
| Bearings: |
Clevite 77 |
| Pistons: |
JE forged, coated |
| Piston Pins: |
JE |
| Method Used to Retain Pins in Pistons: |
Spiral locks |
| Rings: |
JE, custom size |
| Rod Bolts/Head Bolts: |
ARP |
| Balancing Specs: |
50% balance |
| OILING SYSTEM |
| Windage Tray: |
Built into oil pan |
| Oil Pan: |
OEM |
| Oil Pump: |
Melling |