Engine swap

[Chriszbird]

I'm starting an engine swap (96 3.8 out and 99 3.8 in - both RWD). I know I have to change the intake, but does anyone have any advise as to what other problems I may run into?

[StrtRacer98]

Re: Engine swap

Why the lounge?

[StrtRacer98]

Re: Engine swap

Try posting in general tech section, you'll get more responses.

If the motor isnt out of an F-body, youll probably need to change upper and lower intake manifolds, throttle body, oil pan and exhaust manifolds

[michael454rs@hotmail.com]

Re: Engine swap

just the one upper intake and tb, and while your at it change the rear main seal cause its a PITA to change it later its only like 13 dollars.

[v6mOtOrhEAdftOp]

Re: Engine swap

depending ont he mileage, you amy want to change all the gaskets you can. if you buy the conversion kit from autozone, it comes with the oil pan gasket, rear main seal, oil pan gasket, water pump gasket etc. and it's only like $35

[ssms5411]

Re: Engine swap

Might have to swap the balancers. Since 96' and 99' are different.

[nimrod.sixty9]

Re: Engine swap

Are there any lists of the differences between engine years (off topic, I think it would help the OP as well)? Id like to get a JYard engine and slowly rebuild it while the other one dies. And hopefully have it done by that time.