97cutlass Posted March 20, 2003 Report Posted March 20, 2003 Mechanic's saying $2500 if it's the crank & bearings.Possibly more if something else was damaged. I'm considering a used engine .I'm a bit confused as to what will fit.I've been told only the 3100(cutlass,gp,regal,lumina) without replacing the computer.Someone else says ,3100 or 3400 from malibu or impala will also work. Quote
Robby1870 Posted March 20, 2003 Report Posted March 20, 2003 yeaf, from what I have heard, the 3400 and 3100 have the same computer. So, if that is the case, you could go with either the 3100 or 3400. If it was me, I would spend my money on an L67 and do that swap. However that is just me. 3100 and 3400 should work with your stock computer. Robby Quote
97cutlass Posted March 20, 2003 Author Report Posted March 20, 2003 Forgive my ignorance but,what is an L67? Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted March 20, 2003 Report Posted March 20, 2003 3800 Series II Supercharged engine. Its RPO code is L67 (3100 is L82, 3.4 DOHC is LQ1, etc.). Quote
JS91Z34 Posted March 20, 2003 Report Posted March 20, 2003 wHAT DID YOU DO????????????? :dammit: Quote
97cutlass Posted March 20, 2003 Author Report Posted March 20, 2003 Was the L67 only available in the grand prix? Quote
Robby1870 Posted March 20, 2003 Report Posted March 20, 2003 yeah 97-03 Grand Prix and 97-03 Buick Regal GS. Robby Quote
JS91Z34 Posted March 20, 2003 Report Posted March 20, 2003 The L67 was available in a number of cars, GP GTP, riviera, regal, lesabre. That motor was more popular in the GTP Quote
Robby1870 Posted March 20, 2003 Report Posted March 20, 2003 oh yeah, Bonneville SSEI too. Robby Quote
JS91Z34 Posted March 20, 2003 Report Posted March 20, 2003 uh yeah duh, I knew I was forgetting one. Thanks Robby1870 Quote
Robby1870 Posted March 20, 2003 Report Posted March 20, 2003 sure thing I didnt know LeSabres had them, so thanks for that! Robby Quote
JS91Z34 Posted March 20, 2003 Report Posted March 20, 2003 It might have been the century too? I know it was one of those damn Buicks Quote
Guest Posted March 20, 2003 Report Posted March 20, 2003 Are you sure it wasn't the Park Ave instead of the Lasabre? I know the Park Ave has them... Quote
Guest Posted March 20, 2003 Report Posted March 20, 2003 Well at least the new lasabres don't have them. Only the Regal GS and the park Ave are available with the 3800 S/C Quote
JS91Z34 Posted March 20, 2003 Report Posted March 20, 2003 Like I said, one of those buick's. They all look pretty much the same. Quote
cutlassdude96 Posted March 21, 2003 Report Posted March 21, 2003 dont forget the Olds LSS and the 98 Regency Quote
AM6_Cutlass Posted March 21, 2003 Report Posted March 21, 2003 You can definately get a new (used) engine for cheaper than $2500. I'm looking into one to try and undercut a $1500 repair to my engine. I'm looking into a 3400, but mechanic says 3100 computer won't work. Anybody know for sure? L67 is great, but you will need a new tranny and definately the computer. I doubt that will come in under $2500. Don't forget you'll have to fill it up with premium fuel too. Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted March 21, 2003 Report Posted March 21, 2003 Actually the L67 and tranny I'm supposed to hear back about is $1500 complete. I may have to give them another phonecall if I don't hear from them soon. Quote
Robby1870 Posted March 21, 2003 Report Posted March 21, 2003 yeah most of the L67s and tranny combos I have seen go for around $1500. I have heard the 3100 and 3400 are the same computer, but I dont know. I can see how it would make sense for them to be the same and for them to not be the same. I would just get the 3400 computer when I got the motor, that way, there is no confusion and you know it will work. Robby Quote
89oldscutlass Posted March 21, 2003 Report Posted March 21, 2003 For what its worth i have two 89 cutlass supremes one is a 2.8 the other is a 3.1 i have switched out the ecms to see what would happen. Both cars ran fine but it through off the speedometer big time for some reason so i switched them back. I would say the 3800 and the 3400 are different. Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted March 21, 2003 Report Posted March 21, 2003 The speed difference you see between 88 and 89 has nothing to do with the engine or computer, but '88s have a different governor gear in the tranny and the MEMCAL is programmed for that particular governor. Quote
97cutlass Posted March 26, 2003 Author Report Posted March 26, 2003 Thanks all for the suggestions.Right now though,the supercharged engine & new ttransmission aren't in the cards.Mostly because I need my car back now.So,I'm having another 3100 swapped in. Quote
97cutlass Posted March 26, 2003 Author Report Posted March 26, 2003 Any suggestions as to preventative maintenance that I might have done prior to this USED engine being installed?Other than oil,filter & coolant.Things easily done with engine out of the car. I'm definately having the transmission fluid & filter changed now as I don't want anymore suprises in the near future. Quote
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