GM V6

[soren]

><< Am interested in info on 3.8l V6 as fitted to Holden vehicles (Aus)
> I believe they are Buick engines but do not understand the
> relationship between them and GM.
> Would someone be able to enlighten me to this and what other
> vehicles used this engine in the States so when reading different posts
> I can understand a little better :-)
> What is the GN type site referred to as read on this list?
> If this is what I am lookin' for could I have the address please
> Thanks
> Geoff >>
>Buick 3.8 liter engines have the same bolt patterns as Oldsmobiles and
>Pontiacs.  Chevy's had a diffrent bolt pattern.  GM in its infinite wisdom
>couldnt consolidate things enough to make life simple.  The GN engines are
>turbocharged engines found in upscale Buick regals.  Hope this tidbit of
info
>helps
>Al

    From my experience with Buick engines and minimal research on Holden
vehicles, I believe that the Holden 3800 is fairly similar to the GM series
II 3800.  I have found that the naturally aspirated Holden 3800 actualy puts
out about the same stock HP as the supercharged SII 3800.  It is found in
various modern (1996 and up) Buick vehicles including the Regal, Riviera and
Park Avenue, as well as the Pontiac Grand Prix. The older (1980s) Buick
Grand National had a 3800 but it was in a rear-wheel drive setup and had
different electronics and was, of course, turbo'd.

Soren Rounds