ok, wanting to change my 2.8 v6 to a new 3800 III SC. and info on all that is needed for this swap please let me know, trying to get the info befor i start.

Hi Medz,

Welcome to TOC.

Except for the computer interface, it would be a fairly simple conversion. Series III is "drive by wire" and would be more complicated than an S-II.

What is your budget/experience/skill levels, and do you have the tools/space, needed for such a project?

Norm

well i don't have that much, and i don't want to spend all the money i make. but if i have to get an older engine and rebuild it that fine, skill wise, not that great. got plenty of time and the internet, so i think if i keep my cool it will get done, and a few friends who have a lot of skill. and tools, well i will get what i need. this is goin to get my crash course, so to say. i have friends that can do it for me, but i want to learn all i can about cars, don't have money or time for school. so i will just jump into something with a car that wouldn't be put me in the hole. but i love this car so i will go at this until it works, oh yea i have an 89 oldsmobile cutlass ciera. it was giving to me about a year and a half ago. but if you had any advice or insight for this task i would love to hear it.

Understood.

From what I see, so far, you'd be far better off buying a car that fits your needs, rather than trying to make yours into something it's not, and never will be.

Having said that: First, check the prices, and availability, of the engine/trans combination, computer, and all related sensors, wiring looms, engine mounts, hoses, belts etc, that you'd like to use.


Trust me: If those "friends" actually had the skill, and the tools, you would already be doing it, instead joining a message board to ask how.


Are you familiar with the word "oxymoron"? Or the phrase "Bull in a China Shoppe"?


You "love" it, but you want to fork it up"?


Insight gained from practical experience, is all anyone gets from me.

Norm

well my friends have done engine swaps before, but mainly its goin to be me doing it. i don't want someone to do it for me, just to help out if i need it. but thanks for all the "adivce"

Good luck to you, and your friends

Norm

All I can offer is make sure you have something else to drive while the cutlass is down, as it could be immobile for longer than you expect.