3.3 vs 3.8 -similarities differences between the buick v6 's

[Larryhagmansliver]

I'll admit that I'm a little enamored with the Buick 3.8. It has quite a reputation of longevity and durability, as well as decent power and economy.

I'm thinking ahead to my next used car and I want something a little older that I can wrench on, but trustworthy enough to put on the gobs of miles that my sales job requires of me. I've liked the look of the 92-95 Grand Ams ever since I was in high school, and there seems to be quite a few around still. How do the 3.3 equipped Grand Am's compare to the many 3.8 GM's that seem to run forever and ever?

 

[blown gt]

which model? the base g-am was a 2.4 4 cyl. while the gt was a 3400 v-6.i never heard of the 3.3 in a g-am

 

[Larryhagmansliver]

which model? the base g-am was a 2.4 4 cyl. while the gt was a 3400 v-6.i never heard of the 3.3 in a g-am

It was the only available V6 in 1992 and 1993.

 

[Zimgxp]

I think one is a 60 degree and one is a 90 degree V6