Introduced in 1995, the Series II is quite a different engine. Although the stroke for the 3.8 L engine remained at 3.4 in (86 mm), and the bore remained at 3.8 in (97 mm), the engine architecture was vastly changed. The piston connecting rods were 1 in (25 mm) shorter, so the crankshaft was redesigned. A new intake manifold improved breathing, and a new cylinder head had larger valves. The result was 205 hp (153 kW) and 230 ft.lbf (312 Nm), better fuel economy, and 26 lb (12 kg) lighter overall weight.
The 3800 Series II was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1995 through 1997.
[edit]L36
The L36 was the first Series II version of the 3800. It has a 96.52 mm bore and 86.36 mm stroke for 3.8 L (3791 cc) of displacement. Power is 205 hp (153 kW) and torque is 230 ft.lbf (312 Nm). It was first introduced in 1995.
This engine is or was used in the following vehicles:
Buick Park Avenue
Buick Le Sabre
Buick Regal
Buick Riviera
Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Lumina LTZ
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Bonneville
Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac Grand Prix
Oldsmobile Delta 88
Oldsmobile Intrigue
Oldsmobile LSS
Holden Commodore