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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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swap 2.4 ltr to a 3800

Can a swap be done from a 87 2.4 ltr to a 3800? What would we need to swap? car is an automatic
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Re: swap 2.4 ltr to a 3800

Depends on what year of 3800. Pre-'96 would be like the '89 Turbo Trans Am, while '96-up would be like the '96-'02 Camaro/Firebird.
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Re: swap 2.4 ltr to a 3800

from a 96 camaro
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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Re: swap 2.4 ltr to a 3800

Then go back to that '96 Camaro and get EVERYTHING that attached or was somehow connected to the engine. Then all you'll need is a custom y-pipe.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by orrwhat1
Can a swap be done from a 87 2.4 ltr ...


Do you mean "2.8 ltr"?
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