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  1. #1 Newboot with engine woes 
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    Hello to everyone,
    just bought 02 with s.chg'd 3800.i have to replace the engine.
    Can i buy a reg. 3800 and supercharge it with the parts from old engine?
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    Yes, its commonly called a "bottom-swap".

    You'll have more power because the GT engine is higher compression.

    You need headers and a tuned ECU for best results.

    Keep poking around the forum for details, many have done this swap.

    Good luck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mechguy View Post
    Yes, its commonly called a "bottom-swap".

    You'll have more power because the GT engine is higher compression.

    You need headers and a tuned ECU for best results.

    Keep poking around the forum for details, many have done this swap.

    Good luck.
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