4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

[devilsalmostfree]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

ok well this camaro has the 3.4 in it (found a different car), & has no compression, im going friday to look at it, umm, when the guy bought it it had a blown head gasket, he hhad that fixed. then when they tried cranking it up, they had little, to no compression. guy thinks that it needs another engine put in it, so about how much does a 3.4 engine run, money wise? theres a few junkyards around me, that i could get an engine from, but then u know nothing about that engine, so on here, how much do u guys see these engines going for? im planning on making this car my daily driver, but until i get it straightened out, i do have another vehicle i can drive til then! thanks all of ur help too!

[ssms5411]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

I wouldn't drive it, if it is in that condition. It would be like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode and could cause your engine to catch on fire if a rod goes through the side of the block. I don't know much about the 3.4 engines but if it is like the 3.8's you could get a engine from a newer 3.4 engine and use it. I hope someone with a 3.4 posts to help you out more about the engines. Most engines range depending on mileage here in AZ from $300-$600. So I would think it depends where you live. Good luck.

[IwannaCamarosoBad]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

a member on here was thinking about it, the 4.3 is a truck motor, no? lol

[devilsalmostfree]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

I wouldn't drive it, if it is in that condition. It would be like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode and could cause your engine to catch on fire if a rod goes through the side of the block. I don't know much about the 3.4 engines but if it is like the 3.8's you could get a engine from a newer 3.4 engine and use it. I hope someone with a 3.4 posts to help you out more about the engines. Most engines range depending on mileage here in AZ from $300-$600. So I would think it depends where you live. Good luck.

no the car isnt running right now, the guy just told me that they had a compression test done on it & it had no compression!

[devilsalmostfree]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

ok, if im not able to find a 3.4 engine, & i could find a 3.8, then to do that swap all i would need it the 3.8 engine, 3.8 harness & pcm. would the fuel fittings fit from the 3.4 or r they different?

[flamingchicken]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

you would also need a 3.8 tranny, cause the bell housings are different.

[devilsalmostfree]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

you would also need a 3.8 tranny, cause the bell housings are different.

that stinks, y cant some things stay the same, lol! oh well, im sure i can find the parts that i need for the 3.4. thanks man!

[3.4 slow to go]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

you would also need a 3.8 tranny, cause the bell housings are different.

Incorrect
2.8/3.1/3.4/3.8 trannies all have the same bolt pattern

[devilsalmostfree]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

Incorrect
2.8/3.1/3.4/3.8 trannies all have the same bolt pattern

on all the years, like lets say 85 & up?

[ssms5411]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

You might run into VSS sensor need to be swapped, TQ arm mount different and the tranny mount might be diffferent, easier to get a tranny for that year engine.

[flamingchicken]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

Incorrect
2.8/3.1/3.4/3.8 trannies all have the same bolt pattern

but he was asking about the 4.3 which has the 350 bolt pattern.

[3.4 slow to go]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

then you are correct

[flamingchicken]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

well, my actual statement was wrong, cause i typed 3.8 tranny, instead of 4.3 tranny.

so, in conclusion, if you were to to put a 4.3 in it, you would need the v8 tranny.

[devilsalmostfree]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

ok, the 4.3 is outta the picture, if i need a different engine for the car, then i will eith find another 3.4, or find a 3.8! i went & looked at the car today, gave a few dollars down that way it wouldnt be sold out from under me, going to pick it up on tuesday, i made the reservations for the trailor yesterday for tuesday! the car looks to be in great shape, body & intereior wise, i tried getting some pix, but the dern batt's went dead for the camera. so ill have to wait til tuesday to get pix if u guys r interested!

[devilsalmostfree]

Re: 4.3 ltr swap to camaro/firebird

oh yeah, to me it sounded like it was outta time, didnt turn over too fast or anything, going to haul it down to my dads on tuesday & work on it, might not get to do too much on tuesday, but on wednesday i will!