19Cutlass94 Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 So Ive been looking for a 3400 engine, and I found one from a 2001 chevy impala with 159,000miles on the motor. It says its been 'well taken care of' but the place wants $750 for the motor. Is it just me or does this seem like a litte much? I would hate to spend this much money on one but they are kinda hard to find up here and they only have 1 in stock.... so should I take this or should i hold out and try to find one a little cheaper. I mean as long as theres no damage to the block, rods, pistons, crank, etc etc etc its not a problem cause I plan on overhauling it anyways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabz Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 thats a lot of miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Way too much for that high milage of an engine, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted September 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 well it was all get freshened up by my machine shop and the motor would be overhauled with all new seals, bearings, timing components etc etc so it would be like a new motor.. plus I wouldnt use the 3400 top end either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabz Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1234 Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 so 750 and an overhauled motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per0781 Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 3.4L with 20k miles for 500 bucks http://www.60degreev6.com/showpost.php?p=334069&postcount=14 linders is near me. good business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted September 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 3.4L with 20k miles for 500 bucks http://www.60degreev6.com/showpost.php?p=334069&postcount=14 linders is near me. good business. I sent them an e-mail so hopefully they will get back to me soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 159,000 is abit much, and i am asumeing that this is a junkyard so how are they to know it was "well taken care of" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 159,000 is abit much, and i am asumeing that this is a junkyard so how are they to know it was "well taken care of" It was owned by a little old lady. Duh! I would upgrade if your current engine was dieing... but I think you could do without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Joseph Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Why bother with a 3400? Go find a good 3.8 and slam it in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Id rather have a 3400 with mods because its the easiest to do, I dont have to mess with anything with the 3.8 such as new motor, new tranny, halving the half-shafts, wiring etc etc. This will be a simple matter of taking out the 3100 and putting in the 3400. With what I have planned with it ( even still with OBD 1.5 ) it should be still somewhat respectable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I know l and j body guys find them with less than 50k for less than $500. Keep looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I found one with 8,000 miles for $495. I sent an e-mail just waiting for them to get back to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 now thats a good price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 yarr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 its from a grand am... but I guess a 3400 is a 3400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Well looks like I scored an 8,000mile 3400 engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabz Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 ..... I know its gonna need a new timing cover though..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per0781 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 congrats. you owe me a beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Thats a much better price. While your changing over the timing cover, you outta get the redesigned intake gaskets as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 congrats. you owe me a beer yes sir! youll get that beer in about 9 months when I turn 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 that's awesome. What did it come out of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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