motor ?'s

[LeRoy]

hey guys long time no talk. but i really needs to know something if anyone can help me i just blew my 3.1L v6 in my 1991 olds cutlass and i have a 3.8L v6 out of a 1987 olds cutlass and i was just wondering if the 3.8 will fit in my 91 if anyone can tell me anything that would be great.

[digitaloutsider]

The '87 would be a RWD combination. No. It won't work.

[Aaron]

The '87 would be a RWD combination. No. It won't work.

 

So?

[3.1LUMITIC]

if i my ask how did you blow that 3.1? ive seen them run with a 400 shot nawwss and with no oil or water lol. for like 10 mins

[Justin]

The '87 would be a RWD combination. No. It won't work.

 

 

So?

 

It has a RWD 3.8, with the starter under the right cyl. bank. No room for a FWD trans in there, and the block probably won't have the right motor mount provisions, which isn't as big a deal. Either way, a fwd 3.8 is easy enough to find to not mess with it.

[NOHC_WBody]

The '87 would be a RWD combination. No. It won't work.

 

 

So?

 

It has a RWD 3.8, with the starter under the right cyl. bank. No room for a FWD trans in there, and the block probably won't have the right motor mount provisions, which isn't as big a deal. Either way, a fwd 3.8 is easy enough to find to not mess with it.

 

Dude..they don't have 3.8's up there on Mt. Everest.

[Dirty Rockstar]

[5speedz34]

The '87 would be a RWD combination. No. It won't work.

 

 

So?

 

It has a RWD 3.8, with the starter under the right cyl. bank. No room for a FWD trans in there, and the block probably won't have the right motor mount provisions, which isn't as big a deal. Either way, a fwd 3.8 is easy enough to find to not mess with it.

 

Dude..they don't have 3.8's up there on Mt. Everest.

 

Huh!?

[NOHC_WBody]

The '87 would be a RWD combination. No. It won't work.

 

 

So?

 

It has a RWD 3.8, with the starter under the right cyl. bank. No room for a FWD trans in there, and the block probably won't have the right motor mount provisions, which isn't as big a deal. Either way, a fwd 3.8 is easy enough to find to not mess with it.

 

Dude..they don't have 3.8's up there on Mt. Everest.

 

Huh!?

 

Aaron's reply, "So". They ain't got nonea' dem up thar on thuh mountain'.

[Crimson Fury Z]

your best bet is to find an early 90's regal w/ the tpi 3800 or if anyone can list other fwd series 1 3800's.

[LeRoy]

Thanks for the help fellas...Tyler asked me (THE DAD) and I couldn't help so I told him to come here...again. I don't think he thought about RWD...I know I didn't:oops:

He's STILL in bed so I'll let im know.

 

Again, Thanks guys, LeRoy

[Guest TurboSedan]

why not go with a much newer 3400 instead? the swap would be easier, and 3400s with less than 50,000 miles can be found on ebay for like $200-$300 last time i checked.

[Aaron]

The '87 would be a RWD combination. No. It won't work.

 

 

So?

 

It has a RWD 3.8, with the starter under the right cyl. bank. No room for a FWD trans in there, and the block probably won't have the right motor mount provisions, which isn't as big a deal. Either way, a fwd 3.8 is easy enough to find to not mess with it.

 

The block is the same block, the motor mounts are the same. As for the starter, if it is on the wrong side, you need a drill, and a tap, problem fixed. It doesn't matter that it is a RWD from the factory, so long as you have the FWD parts (manifolds, accessories, etc).

 

But it will be a pain, I'd really suggest a 3400, it will be the easiest swap with the best results.

[jeremy]

.......moved to powertrain....

[LeRoy]

hey guys its Tyler but i think that the 3.8 is a fwd b/c my bestfriend just rebuilt the trans. so would it fit if its a fwd motor???

[Jeorge]

then it would fit...by any chance would this be a cutlass ciera? if so make sure its a 3.8 and not a 3.3

[pwmin]

i think the cutlasses were 2bbl rwd but the cutlass ciera's (the smaller ones) were fwd with an fi 3.8. i think jeorge was eluding to this

[Guest TurboSedan]

by any chance would this be a cutlass ciera?

 

good point....if it's a Ciera than that 3.8 could work OK. i'd still go 3400.

[LeRoy]

i dunno wut it is i will have to go and look at it sometime . but thanx for all the help guys

Tyler