quakerj Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 Can the starter on a 1996 3.1L Grand Prix be swapped to one of the newer style PMGR starters, say off a 1997 Lumina 3.1L? Seems I have an old school starter on mine with the giant windings (and weight to match)-- but I notice 1997+ W-bodies (maybe others) have a much smaller PMGR starter... Rockauto seems to verify this. Are these interchangeable? AFAIK the engine hadn't changed any from a 1996 GP to a 1997 Lumina 3.1L for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carkhz316 Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 Yes they can. As long as its a 60* v6, they should fit. I installed a starter from a mid 2000s Equinox (listed fitment; was used) on my '92 Lumina Z34 I used to own. Bolted right up and of course took up half the space of the old DD unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schurkey Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 I put the newer PMGR starter on my '92 3.4L. Totally interchangeable so far as I know. Of course, you have to get the correct PMGR starter--not one for a 5.7L V8, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwmin Posted September 22, 2022 Report Share Posted September 22, 2022 I just installed one in my 95 Monte 3 4. New AC Delco part number 337-1030. About $120 on Amazon. carkhz316 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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