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Old 02-21-2011, 10:37 AM
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Exclamation WTB: '97 3.8L V6 Long Block/Complete Engine

Looking for a low mileage 3.8L long block or complete engine for a '97 Firebird. I'm not sure what years are compatible with '97's but I think maybe the 98-02 should also fit. Let me know what you have.
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do you need engine harness - pcm - upper intake mani?
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Not really, mainly just the long block. The original spun a bearing.
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I'd suggest a junkyard series 3 (l26). Easier to find in low miles than an l36. Also cheaper from junkyards than an l36. I found a complete one with 38,000mi for only $600. Swap over things like the upper and lower intakes, motor mount/bracket, idler pully assembly, alternator, and PS pump and it'll look just like an l36. The block has all the same holes and mounting points. Once you have them out side by side, it's fairly obvious what needs to be swapped.
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What vehicles do those come in?
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Its the newer FWD 3.8s, like 04 and up grand prix.
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Is this a good replacement and good buy?

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pts/2224150343.html
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hey dirty in the texas section a guy in katy is giving one away.
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-mem...-8-engine.html
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I need a 3.8L Thanks tho!
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i think the link you posted is a s1 shortblock and you need a s2 for your heads to boltup.. Im pretty sure you can find a good used shortblock for like 100-200 bucks now..

I wouldnt pay more then 400 bucks for a junkyard longblock.
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I talked to my friend and he says he needs the long block. I guess I'll keep looking.
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theres a guy on craigslist parting one out i think the engine he wants 500 for it,
i couldnt find the ad but this guy has a collection of v6's
http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/pts/2191199450.html
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WTT your 6.0L for my 6cyl in the camaro?

a guy a know from the NTTGA has an engine from a TTA. that would be pimp to rig that up, but its probably more than you were looking to spend?
http://www.nttga.net/forums/showthre...rting-1989-TTA




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