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What would be the most common donor car for any engine swap. I was thinking 3800 series 1 from a lesabre, it has the 3400 dual twin cam with a blown trans. 95 cutlass supreme convertible

As long as the final drive ratio is the same

For me, finding LQ1 parts have been pretty easy actually. Including the infamous timing belt actuators.

The N/A 3800 is definitely not an upgrade to the 3.4, IMO, but they are easier to find and find parts for. The supercharger whine of the L67/L32 is great, but the 3.4 sounds so good revving out, especially the induction noise. 3800's sound like a vacuum cleaner. I am a fan of the LQ1 and the L67, etc. and it was cool to me back in the day to L67 swap the older GP's, but as time has gone on, now if I got another 1st Gen W, i would keep the 3.4.

I'm probably in the minority here but I strongly believe an original LQ1 car should STAY an LQ1 car. Nice vert by the way! Wish both of my W's were given to me!

Another 3.4 DOHC! 3800 Series II/III is a common swap, but the engine mounts are different from a LeSabre than say a Grand Prix. You'll need custom wiring, custom axles, etc. There is a ton of information out there.

Thats Miko K`s highly customized 1996 Cutlass Supreme, he used to post here all the time before moving on to facebook. No idea what happened to that car, I wanted to buy it from him. That isnt a bumper you will find anywhere except on his car. Thats 2 different BWM bumpers cut and spliced together in a way only he would know. Also that car used to be a bright orange as well before he had it wrapped. That might be why you`re thinking you`ve seen it in multiple places.