enginge repalce

[smithtim]

Hi I am looking to replace an engine in a 1997 firebird (overheated and damaged lower end.. is another post here from a few days back "cylinder head reomval 3.8 " about it if you want to see the details)

I have found a 96 with 64K or a 98 with 66K (both 3.8's are for $350 were online with store in Miami) ... looking for any advise on this to see which would be more similar to the 1997 (i.e. less crazy electronics I will have to screw with) and is that price range reasonable for a replacement 3.8 motor (upto intake)

thanks for your time

Tim

[97rs4life]

Re: enginge repalce

both engines are the same as your 97. just use your 97 pcm and wiring harness.

[00 Silver 6]

Re: enginge repalce

thats a decent price with the miles, plus its not too far so no shipping

[whitefirebird96]

Re: enginge repalce

so what is this online store in Miami that has these engines, I am wanting to build a 3.8 to swap into my current 3.8 without the down time. Is it Tacreations?

[slow6]

Re: enginge repalce

probably, TAcreations is hit or miss too (good/bad service)
there is always car-part.com

[Tech]

Re: enginge repalce

Hi I am looking to replace an engine in a 1997 firebird (overheated and damaged lower end.. is another post here from a few days back "cylinder head reomval 3.8 " about it if you want to see the details)

I have found a 96 with 64K or a 98 with 66K (both 3.8's are for $350 were online with store in Miami) ... looking for any advise on this to see which would be more similar to the 1997 (i.e. less crazy electronics I will have to screw with) and is that price range reasonable for a replacement 3.8 motor (upto intake)

thanks for your time

Tim

You're in for one hell of a time. I had to change my timing sensor, fuel injectors, fuel rail, PCV, and temperature sensor putting a 2001 mtor into a 1999 camaro.

[smithtim]

Re: enginge repalce

You're in for one hell of a time. I had to change my timing sensor, fuel injectors, fuel rail, PCV, and temperature sensor putting a 2001 mtor into a 1999 camaro.

aghhh.. hopefully mine is a little less pain since it is older and before the electroincs totally took over

[smithtim]

Re: enginge repalce

so what is this online store in Miami that has these engines, I am wanting to build a 3.8 to swap into my current 3.8 without the down time. Is it Tacreations?

yeah TAcreations sounds right, the email I used to talk to them was 'parts@tacreationsusa.com'
Found it online so can't say much about the place, but they have an address in Hilaeah so I am going to check it out in person and see if they have anything listed in the better business bureau etc.,.. they claim 30 day warannty

[vincente]

Re: enginge repalce

you had better watch out, i am currently changing my 99 to a 2000 and had to use the 99 injectors and harness