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  • #1

    confused

    ok here's the deal.... i work at a GM dealership. and i have a 3.4 bird
    260xxx on it.... so when i read about the 3.4/3400 swap... i decided to do it... so i asked my buddy to look out for soon to be disposed but rebuildable items for the swap, so he agreed.

    now this morning, he called my attention. he said he cant find me a 3400 but instead, he found me a 3.8 block that came out off a 97 camaro... so got me to thinking why not... got nothing to lose...

    im not that of a mechanical savvy kind of guy so will a 3.8 will just drop in a 3.4's place? headers have to be changed? what stuff can i still use on a 3.8 from a 3.4?

    finally is it worth doing it?
    Last edited by Byrd14; 04-02-2008, 10:18 PM.


    Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:

    Originally posted by Firehawk N Wv
    Mine were rusted also and the I had to cut my nuts off .
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  • #2
    Re: confused

    All the wiring, probably new transmission, or atleast bellhousing, computer, motor mounts, motor, about the only thing I think might be compatible would be the cooling system and brake system :P
    ~97 3.8L V6 Camaro~
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    • #3
      Re: confused

      I thought you worked at KFC ?

      It's possible to do the swap, but it's not like your swapping a 3.4 for a 3.4, anytime you change motors it's alot of work.

      Personally, I dont think it's worth it...

      It's still a v6, & its going to be pricey to do just to have a 3.8

      Save your money for a new car or a V8 swap
      *Matt


      Old people shouldnt use the internet.

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      • #4
        Re: confused

        Originally posted by StrtRacer98 View Post
        I thought you worked at KFC ?

        It's possible to do the swap, but it's not like your swapping a 3.4 for a 3.4, anytime you change motors it's alot of work.

        Personally, I dont think it's worth it...

        It's still a v6, & its going to be pricey to do just to have a 3.8

        Save your money for a new car or a V8 swap

        i do work at KFC at nights... GM is my day job... and KFC is my "kill time" job because ive got nothing to do at night because im still waiting for my univ approval... do you think its not worth it? i already have the engine... :( should i just throw it away.... besides my car DOES run in top Condition for its age... i just want to play on something... so when that day comes.... the 3.8 will be all ready to be dropped in... its nowhere near stock... you know what i mean... :naughty:

        besides this engine is the kind of engine that i will SLOWLY build...
        Last edited by Byrd14; 04-03-2008, 09:58 PM.


        Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:

        Originally posted by Firehawk N Wv
        Mine were rusted also and the I had to cut my nuts off .

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        • #5
          Re: confused

          Look at the track record for other V6'ers trying to do swaps, not that im saying its not possible but UDLOSE98 Had alot of problems doing his build, and best swap of all made famous by OiBird, put like 11-12thousand into a LT1 swap and still cant get it running right.
          *Matt


          Old people shouldnt use the internet.

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          • #6
            Re: confused

            Unless you really hate driving your car, id suggest not doing it, LOL
            *Matt


            Old people shouldnt use the internet.

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            • #7
              Re: confused

              Originally posted by StrtRacer98 View Post
              Unless you really hate driving your car, id suggest not doing it, LOL
              actually i do...

              oh well....


              Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:

              Originally posted by Firehawk N Wv
              Mine were rusted also and the I had to cut my nuts off .

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              • #8
                Re: confused

                i did my lt1 on swap for way less , mine runs fine . cost about 4500 . slp headers , kn intake , daul exaust , 6 swpeed trans .

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                • #9
                  Re: confused

                  Originally posted by StrtRacer98 View Post
                  Unless you really hate driving your car, id suggest not doing it, LOL
                  x2 ... you'll lose reliability with a swap ... just drive the car as it is and save ur money ... when u go to university, you'll need it!




                  :)
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                  • #10
                    Re: confused

                    Originally posted by kala View Post
                    x2 ... you'll lose reliability with a swap ... just drive the car as it is and save ur money ... when u go to university, you'll need it!




                    :)

                    ok... so ill just figure out how i can make a bomb out of this engine... :stp:


                    Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:

                    Originally posted by Firehawk N Wv
                    Mine were rusted also and the I had to cut my nuts off .

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                    • #11
                      Re: confused

                      al queida?
                      *Matt


                      Old people shouldnt use the internet.

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                      • #12
                        Re: confused

                        trying to be... lol


                        Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:

                        Originally posted by Firehawk N Wv
                        Mine were rusted also and the I had to cut my nuts off .

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