RWD and FWD 3.4L
05-07-2002, 04:33 PM
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RWD and FWD 3.4L
Does anyone know if it really matters where the 3.4L comes from? The main reason im asking is because i may have some problems finding a 3.4 out of a camaro, and there are alot of 3.4's outta impalas and such up here. thanks
05-07-2002, 06:49 PM
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when the fwd motors went gen III (93) nearly nothing is useable with our gen 1 motors.
there are HUGE differences.
visit http://www.60degreev6.com
that's my friend Vegeta from ClubGP.com
he know's his FWD cars.
there are HUGE differences.
visit http://www.60degreev6.com
that's my friend Vegeta from ClubGP.com
he know's his FWD cars.
05-08-2002, 07:21 PM
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Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
Engine: 5.7 / 7.4
Transmission: 6sp / TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.55 posi / 3.23
main issue , besides the induction set up is the motor mounts. those sphrerical torque arms (dogbones) , gotta deal with it.
05-08-2002, 08:07 PM
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Car: 1995 Z28
Engine: LT1
Transmission: Built 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.23's - Limited Slip
It was quoted on this site once before (can;t remember who) you can use the 3.4L from a FWD... BUT you have to redrill the transmission holes for the bolts redesign the Motor mounts, get the wiring harness to I believe.
So I would say look hard for the 3.4 in a Camaro, headaches in finding the engine will save you head aches later when you swap it in.
So I would say look hard for the 3.4 in a Camaro, headaches in finding the engine will save you head aches later when you swap it in.
05-09-2002, 01:50 PM
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I think i may attempt this
i can get a newer FWD 3.4 for pretty cheap, im gonna check with some local gm mechanics if they have any advise, and ill let everyone know if i try it
thanks for the help
i can get a newer FWD 3.4 for pretty cheap, im gonna check with some local gm mechanics if they have any advise, and ill let everyone know if i try it
thanks for the help
05-09-2002, 03:02 PM
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Car: 1986 Firebird
Engine: 2.8 V6
Transmission: 700R4
Wow, that's gonna be a hell of a project to get into! But good luck, and keep us posted with pictures and tech info!!
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Car: 1991 CAMARO 1968 FIREBIRD
Engine: CAMARO 3.1L FIREBIRD 455
Transmission: CAMARO 700R4 FIREBIRD TH-400
my mom has a 92 3.1 olds the einges do look the same have the exact same parts jsut a different location. I almspot think her car can smoke my car its light and has alllot of power more then my car ever did. BTW those cars are a bitch to do a tuneup on try gettin to the back plugs almost impossible but can be done
05-09-2002, 08:54 PM
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Engine: LH0 3.1L
Originally posted by FAST RS
my mom has a 92 3.1 olds the einges do look the same have the exact same parts jsut a different location. BTW those cars are a bitch to do a tuneup on try gettin to the back plugs almost impossible but can be done
my mom has a 92 3.1 olds the einges do look the same have the exact same parts jsut a different location. BTW those cars are a bitch to do a tuneup on try gettin to the back plugs almost impossible but can be done
05-09-2002, 08:56 PM
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Car: 1991 CAMARO 1968 FIREBIRD
Engine: CAMARO 3.1L FIREBIRD 455
Transmission: CAMARO 700R4 FIREBIRD TH-400
Thats what i ended up doin i had my friend pull it forward i also hada remove the alternator so i could get my hand back there. Its just very time consuming.
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