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futten · 06-11-2008, 07:59 PM

anyone ever heard of someone putting a engine like this

eBay Motors: Buick Lacrosse 3.8 V6 L26 Engine Motor (item 330241532984 end time Jun-13-08 08:51:51 PDT)

in a g body? could it be done?

elk93001 · 06-15-2008, 12:21 AM

Since it is a GM front drive, the answer would be no or not really practical given the fab work involved.

The GM front drive transverse engine layout has a couple of features that don't lend itself to RWD apps.
1.) the air intake is at the rear of the engine where the tranny mounts up.
2.) if you were able to rotate the intake 180*, your coolant flow would not work properly, since the hoses typically enter from the rear of the engine.
3.) another issue may be the bolt pattern for the transmission.

All is not lost. You may be able to find a 3.8 engine, tranny and ECM/harnesses from a late model RWD drive Camaro (96-02) This may be a n easier way to go since the engine is longitudinal vs transverse. The fab part would probably involve motor and tranny mounts and exhaust, but this would be the route I would go, since you may find a Camaro (or Firebird) owner of this vintage wiling to swap this combo out for a V8

Ttype83 · 06-15-2008, 01:52 AM

Like elky said, if you find a RWD engine it's pretty much a normal engine swap. You will need the wiring harness and ecm. I've been thinking of doing a GN engine or LS1 swap for the wifes vette.

B4turbo · 06-15-2008, 09:32 PM

The last generation camaro 3.8 is your best bet. Then you might even be able to run a factory stupid-charger. Check f-body .com (org) and see what some of those nuts are doing. You'd be suprised.

elk93001 · 06-16-2008, 10:12 AM

One other thought came to mind. You may even be able to score one with a 5 speed, w/ 200 hp to start with, this would be a pretty fun car to drive

06-11-2008, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
futten Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 100	modern engine anyone ever heard of someone putting a engine like this eBay Motors: Buick Lacrosse 3.8 V6 L26 Engine Motor (item 330241532984 end time Jun-13-08 08:51:51 PDT) in a g body? could it be done? __________________ burn rubber dont burn your brain

06-15-2008, 12:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
elk93001 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 9	Since it is a GM front drive, the answer would be no or not really practical given the fab work involved. The GM front drive transverse engine layout has a couple of features that don't lend itself to RWD apps. 1.) the air intake is at the rear of the engine where the tranny mounts up. 2.) if you were able to rotate the intake 180*, your coolant flow would not work properly, since the hoses typically enter from the rear of the engine. 3.) another issue may be the bolt pattern for the transmission. All is not lost. You may be able to find a 3.8 engine, tranny and ECM/harnesses from a late model RWD drive Camaro (96-02) This may be a n easier way to go since the engine is longitudinal vs transverse. The fab part would probably involve motor and tranny mounts and exhaust, but this would be the route I would go, since you may find a Camaro (or Firebird) owner of this vintage wiling to swap this combo out for a V8 __________________ Larry 78 Regal Sport 2bbl Turbo 79 Regal 301 V8

06-15-2008, 01:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ttype83 Resident Slut Join Date: May 2001 Location: Newnan,Ga Posts: 5,295	Like elky said, if you find a RWD engine it's pretty much a normal engine swap. You will need the wiring harness and ecm. I've been thinking of doing a GN engine or LS1 swap for the wifes vette. __________________ Jim Seaton 83 T type Limited CarbedHotAir Slug ET 14.342 @ 94.67mph 14 psi boost, 2.080 60' Comp Cams will never get another dime of my money 86 White moon roof T-type, Stock IC & Turbo, Razor Alky, 50lb inj, Hotwire & fuel pump, tt chip, 2800 stall pats TC, R.Merritt plug wires & Trans, parts by Grumpy and his 3" single shot exhuast (No goals) Wifes toys:2004 Ram 1500 Quadcab Solar Yellow(HEMI) 2006 HD 1200C Sporty 1990 Camaro V6 (Daughter's beater) 1980 C3 Vette ...another project DSR member #6

06-16-2008, 10:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
elk93001 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 9	One other thought came to mind. You may even be able to score one with a 5 speed, w/ 200 hp to start with, this would be a pretty fun car to drive __________________ Larry 78 Regal Sport 2bbl Turbo 79 Regal 301 V8

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06-15-2008, 09:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
B4turbo Just another kinky six Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NO WHERE BUT TEXAS!!! Posts: 222	The last generation camaro 3.8 is your best bet. Then you might even be able to run a factory stupid-charger. Check f-body .com (org) and see what some of those nuts are doing. You'd be suprised.

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