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GraveReaper0
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Location: Windy Chicago
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| Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:26 am Post subject: Can you?? |
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| Is it possible to take out a 3300 V6 outta a cutlass ciera international and replace it with a supercharged 3800 series 1 or 2?? And what kinda budget am i looking at if it is possible? Would $3,000-$4,000 be sufficient? |
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88 Coupe
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Location: Southern California
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| Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:49 am Post subject: Re: Can you?? |
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GraveReaper0 wrote: Is it possible to take out a 3300 V6 outta a cutlass ciera international and replace it with a supercharged 3800 series 1 or 2? ........
Yes.
GraveReaper0 wrote: ........ Would ........ $4,000 be sufficient?
Less. How much less, depends how much you do yourself.
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GraveReaper0
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| Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:46 am Post subject: |
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| Only thing I can do is change my oil. So its all gonna get done in someones shop. |
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87Delta
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Location: Mississippi
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| Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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GraveReaper0 wrote: Only thing I can do is change my oil. So its all gonna get done in someones shop.
Can I ask why you don't do your own work? |
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MysterHK
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Location: Gardena, CA
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| Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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| If Reaper was going to put that type of an engine in there, would he possibly have to get the ECM programming changed? |
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88delta88
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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| He would need a NEW ecm, and wiring harness. Basically everything changes. Big swap! Good project, with some great benefits, but a LOT of work!!! (or in his case $$$) |
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GraveReaper0
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Location: Windy Chicago
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| Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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87Delta wrote: GraveReaper0 wrote: Only thing I can do is change my oil. So its all gonna get done in someones shop.
Can I ask why you don't do your own work?
Wish I could, but I don't know cars, WISH i did, but aint got a teacher. Now what about the trans? The one I got now slips when i slow down rapidly and then give it gas again, but if I make a full stop and go it wont slip. So am I also getting a new trans? Also I want to make this ciera really original and mine, so before I swap the engines, Id like to do a teardown of the 3800 and put some perormance aftermarket parts on it. Since the 3800 is a popular engine, I know someones is selling performance parts for this bad boy. Any links ideas welcome.
And anyone know a shop around Chicago southside that could do this?
PS: Installing a 2000 watt system in the trunk this week, I'll post some pics when its done. |
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88 Coupe
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| Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 12:28 am Post subject: |
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GraveReaper0 wrote: ........ what about the trans? ........
Take it to a trans specialist, keeping in mind, you may or may not use it with the 3800.
GraveReaper0 wrote: ........ I want to make this ciera really original ........
If you do an engine transplant, it won't be "original" anymore.
GraveReaper0 wrote: ........ before I swap the engines, Id like to do a teardown of the 3800 and put some perormance aftermarket parts on it ........
Find an automotive machine shop that specializes in performance work. They can help you spec whats best for you.
GraveReaper0 wrote: ........ I know someone is selling performance parts ........
That same shop will get everything you'll need.
GraveReaper0 wrote: ........ And anyone know a shop around Chicago southside that could do this? ........
Visit your local drag strip and cruise spots. Best advice will come from the locals you'll find there. If you're lucky, you might hook up with someone that races a FWD at the drags.
While there, you can also get recommendations for a shop to do the engine conversion.
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