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I've got a 96 RS with the 3.8L, which I spun a rod bearing in. I'm going to attempt to do an engine swap, and replace it with another 3.8L. Can anyone help me on what exactly it is that I would need to do?
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1. Remove old engine
2. Put in new engine.
Seriously, your question is very generic. What specifically do you want to know? What is your ability level?
I would start by reading the Chiltons or better yet buy a set of the factory repair manuals and start from there. -
Gen tech.1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
1997 Dodge Viper GTS
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Do our engines come out from the top, or bottom? Im sure they come out the top, but a guy one time was telling me the bottom, but i dont see how it would come out the bottom. Just wondering.
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Put in the 8.Have a 3800 but looking for a Z or SS - Pewter, Stick,T-Tops are only requirements...it\'ll come.<br />My kids are always making unauthorized mod\'s in the backseatComment
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The engines actually come out the bottem.
Ask Magnus....he did the 6-8 swap. All goes throught the bottem. He's since moved onto bigger things...and bigger displacement.
heres his page...
http://www.dxsoftware.com/magnus/3.8L Dk Blue 1998 Camaro<br /><br />Soon to have 80\'s in the backComment
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it comes out the bottom. its really just nuts and bolts...hehehehehe
get a manual and read. we cant tell you how to do it. your just going to have to try. now if you have a more specific question or problem, let us know and we can help then more helpfully.Comment
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I'm taking it that it's your first. So with that said, get a good manual, study, make sure that you have everything that you neeed, take notes when once you start (if you need to). It's just one of those times when you have to put your balls in your back pocket and go for it......Comment
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Make sure everything is organized as you tear down too. Get a few rolls of good paper tape and a few nice sharpies and tag EVERYTHING as it comes off. 3.8 to 3.8 should'nt be too bad as for the most part a majority of the wiring will be the same. But we all know that plug and play only works on paper. Like I said...mark everything, dont be afraid to get your hands seriously dirty and make sure everything is incredibly well organized. orginization is prolly your biggest concern.3.8L Dk Blue 1998 Camaro<br /><br />Soon to have 80\'s in the backComment
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I'm with bad scooter do a v8... when I get enough money I am going to do a swap for a LS7... ha ha.... "see ya low end ferrari" or "whats a mustang?"Comment
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I'm just buying another Camaro with a LS1 in it. Too much time, money and work to swap out the 3.8. I don't have the garage space anyhow.sigpicComment
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