Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

[v6mOtOrhEAdftOp]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

also make sure it's not a gtp motor, remember their heads are different

[ssms5411]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

The one I'm looking at is a 08' Buick Lucerne with 1150 miles on it for $450 plus tax so around $480.

[v6mOtOrhEAdftOp]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

that's not bad, mine shipped was more expensive than that, but not by much

[pace2006]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

also make sure it's not a gtp motor, remember their heads are different

Couldn't you just swap the heads?

[ssms5411]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

L26 have better heads than the series II, so thats one of the benfitis along with the rods.

[v6mOtOrhEAdftOp]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

Couldn't you just swap the heads?

you could, but as stated below, larger valves in the heads etc. Kinda like getting our heads p+p (about the same performance gains)

[ssms5411]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

v6mOtOrhEAdftOp, you have conviced me to buy a use engine for a spare to work on for $480 with 1150 miles I think that is a great deal. My car is a lifer so it will never go anywhere.

[v6mOtOrhEAdftOp]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

v6mOtOrhEAdftOp, you have conviced me to buy a use engine for a spare to work on for $480 with 1150 miles I think that is a great deal. My car is a lifer so it will never go anywhere.

good to hear, pm me ur e-mail and I'll send oyu my pics when I finish

[ssms5411]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

Will do or just send me progress pics if you can, thanks Steve

[v6mOtOrhEAdftOp]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

ok guys, this project will hopefully be done this weekend. I have a whole list of parts that need to be changed, where I got my parts, etc.

[v6mOtOrhEAdftOp]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

ok few questions:

I took the bolt of the ac line that connects to the condenser on the passenger side, yet it wont budge. Any suggestions?

Bolt on the fuse box, I cannot get the nut to bulge... Any suggestions?

Ont he trans selector shift cable, what do I pry off? I removed the bracket from the trans pan, but I have no idea how to get it loose...

[v6mOtOrhEAdftOp]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

well i'm gonna go work on it again today. i'm only gonna post differences in the motor, not the full swap, seeing as it's been pretty much straight forward from another swap page. i guess i can post some differences but they are very very minimal

[jimmysprinkle]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

^I'm doing the same swap as you (kinda) Haven't pulled the oil pan yet, but I did notice the valves are different between the S2 and S3 heads. Minimally bigger, but still better than the old style. It looks like the heads are still the same, though. Still have rough casting and bumps inside the intake and exaust ports that should be polished out. You going to P&P the heads and gasket match the intakes while you're in there?

[v6mOtOrhEAdftOp]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

Not this time, I have a vs cam and ls6 spring new retainers etc. I'm going to put this motor in and run it for a few months then this winter I will tear it apart and reuild it. I have to finish the turbo for it also

[ssms5411]

Re: Swap Thread: Series II to Seriies III

Did you go with a remote oil set up, I found a T&D dual remote oil filter setup that looks pretty good. Got it on ebay , I haven't looked yet but I might put it in front of the air damm so the filters get some cooler air. Also might look into getting a series III and building another engine up, will give me something to do after my build. Still waiting for pics.lol