Hi- I've got an immaculate 88 Cutlass Cierra with a blown 3.8 V6. I've got a relatively banged up 92 Buick Century with a strong running 3.3 V6. The blocks look a heck of a lot alike. What is the possibilty of swapping a 3.8 with a 3.3?

Thanks!

Well, they both use the 440-T4 transmission...so there wouldn't be a problem there.....but, why downgrade? I know you have that engine available....but you'd be better off putting in another 3.8. It just wouldn't be worth it in the end.

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Brando

By "blown" I assume you don't mean "supercharged".

If the platforms are different it will not be a bolt in.

Since both the donor and the recipient are complete cars, it should be an easy swap.

If you like the car and plan to keep it, a rebuild of your 3.8 would be the way to go and the swap can buy you some time to do it right.

Regards, Norm

I also read the blown 3.8L, and immediately started getting excited, until I figured out what he meant