Check out the pic, I think its outstanding that the 3800 is 5th in the 20th Century category of Ward's 10 Best Engines!

 

the mechanic that works in my shop just said something about it being in the top ten of some list the other day

 

I seen that awhile ago just forgot about it lol

 

I think i've read something like that somewhere. But i've come to know the 3800 as a bulletproof engine. Must be good as it was used in so many different cars and for a long period of time.

 

ur pic kinda looks like its 4th best years before that gen. im just saying

 

Yup heard that a number of times - the 3800 engine was one of the best engines built!

 

If I recall I read somewhere GM was going to remove the 3800 from it's production lines in the late 90's but due to it's popularity and reliability had second thoughts. Not sure if that rumor is true or not.

But it has proven to be a pretty reliable motor (though it has it's quarks like any design, but most are easy to address).

 

I've always known it in my heart.:p

 

darn my 3400!

 

I just turned 140,000 on my 99 Z 3800 today and it runs pretty freaking good...... and knowing what the majority has said, it's a great engine!