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sires5125
03-13-2007, 08:41 PM
Ok so i found out my motor is gone now the qestion is to go with a rebulit 3.8l the same as i have or swap for a ls1 ? i would really like to jus swap it for the v8 but im not sure of what i can reuse like the tranny "4l60e" for instance will it bolt up to a ls1 also does anyone know how long something like this usully takes to do any info would be help full thanks....
Driver_10
03-13-2007, 08:54 PM
Ok so i found out my motor is gone now the qestion is to go with a rebulit 3.8l the same as i have or swap for a ls1 ? i would really like to jus swap it for the v8 but im not sure of what i can reuse like the tranny "4l60e" for instance will it bolt up to a ls1 also does anyone know how long something like this usully takes to do any info would be help full thanks....

Ouch, unless you intend to spend a but load of cash, I would just stick in another 3800.

As far as Ive seen, you will require the harness, k-member, tranny and gauge cluster. (If you dont mind not having half of your gauges to work, you can always opt to lose the efi and go carbed)

Im pretty sure that theres a lot Im not mentioning, but you get the general picture. Its a real PITA. Unless youve got the skills or the cash, I wouldnt reccomend it.
sires5125
03-13-2007, 08:58 PM
ur right i just did alittil reading up on v6conversion.com WOW thats alot to do i think i will stick with the v6 3.8l after seeing that parts list "whoa" that looks like alot of overtime thanks for the input ...
FloydSummerOf68
03-13-2007, 08:58 PM
It'll be about 4K for the swap if you do the labor yourself I would imagine.

It'll take a LOT of time. Definatley don't do it unless you have another car to drive around for a couple months :P
josh0013
03-13-2007, 09:01 PM
get a 3.8l and fix it up real nice... if you want an ls1 than save up and buy one.
sires5125
03-13-2007, 09:10 PM
Wish i could do the labor myself but im not that bright ...i was always planning on doing the swap but didnt ever make that fist move n doing it till now. But with this problem it was a gd reason to get it done if i do stick with the rebuilt v6 it will be for sale the car sits normally it was just a weekend driver . i have my 05 kawasaki zzr600 but being on a bike isnt all that great out here with or heat waves ...
sires5125
03-13-2007, 09:16 PM
does anyone know what i could probly get for the car it has a bad ass sound system all jl audio and 19"adr wheels the piant is in gd shape so is the in inside of course the motor would be replaced
Grimm
03-13-2007, 09:22 PM
so..if I can decipher your lazy internet-speak correctly...you're wanting to know how much you could get for your car once you replace the engine?
sires5125
03-13-2007, 09:24 PM
Yeah if any one would like to look at it heres a link http://www.cardomain.com/ride/823944/3
Driver_10
03-13-2007, 09:37 PM
Yeah if any one would like to look at it heres a link http://www.cardomain.com/ride/823944/3

If it wasnt for the fact that I was already working on a v6 project car, I would have gladly bought it off of you with the blown engine and all. :(
Depending on the mileage, you could get as much as $4500 with a rebuilt motor.


If your looking for a used v8, save up and buy one. If you want a spectancular v6 save up and create it, there both going to run you the same amount of money.

Nows your excuse to start! Either one, the choice is yours!