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80 3.8 turbo monte drivetrain parts
i have an 80 monte carlo with a 3.8 buick turbo hot air motor, i am parting out the drive train,everything from fan blade to rear end, including suspension.the motor has 86,000 with a rod knock. email me for parts, include zip and i'll quote you with shipping.selling cheap.- bigbada
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80 turbo monte parts
i'm finally tearing into my monte project and decided to go with an ls1 and i'm selling off the drive train from my 80 turbo monte carlo. everything from fan blade to rear including front & rear suspension. the motor runs great except for a rod knock....pm me for prices include zipcode. i'm...- bigbada
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parts compability
can i bolt a top end (intake ,turbo & carb& exhaust )from an 80 hot air car to a later 3.8 efi long block.can anyone give me a general idea of what motors would be interchangeable.my 80 hot air needs rebuilding but i'v found several rebuilt long blocks on ebay cheaper than it would cost to...- bigbada
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vin codes
how do i find my vin code. i found a motor for my monte but not sure if its the same 3.8 carbed motor. the motor code is vin 3,8,or 9- bigbada
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newbe with turbo monte
i guess i'll pull the motor and see what inside.i'v been reading where guys are complaining about having a rod knock and finding out its something else. are these motors known for spun bearings or bad lifters.the knock is very loud and speeds up when you rev the motor, there is no power but it...- bigbada
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newbe with turbo monte
i dont want to sell the car just the turbo motor setup.(maybe)i may rebuild the motor if i can find a rebuild kit for it and upgrade the hp.- bigbada
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newbe with turbo monte
i'm not new to the site but now a member. i just picked up an 80 turbo monte, the motor has a bad knock and i'm debating weather to rebuild it or go with an ls1 motor i already have that was going into a different project.i have no experience with turbos so i think the ls1 would be an easier...- bigbada
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