LeRoy Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 The '87 would be a RWD combination. No. It won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 The '87 would be a RWD combination. No. It won't work. So? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.1LUMITIC Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOHC_WBody Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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5speedz34 Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 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!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOHC_WBody Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 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'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Fury Z Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeRoy Posted March 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 .......moved to powertrain.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeRoy Posted March 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 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??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeorge Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwmin Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeRoy Posted March 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 i dunno wut it is i will have to go and look at it sometime . but thanx for all the help guys Tyler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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