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UltimateAdam · 03-07-2008, 05:13 PM

Ok, this may be a stupid question, but I will ask anyway! I currently own a 1998 Firebird with a 3.8L engine. I was just curious, with some of the newer v6's being better and all, would it be possible (or worthwhile) to swap the engine? Thanks!

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-07-2008, 05:54 PM

yes and no. depends on the v-6 motor. a lot of them are still the same with a few different things here and there. now the new ones with the Direct Injection on the other hand, that would be a badass swap. tho whats wrong with urs now? if ur gonna swap a motor for performance, why not put an LS1 in it?

WillInThe04Ranger · 03-07-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

yes and no. depends on the v-6 motor. a lot of them are still the same with a few different things here and there. now the new ones with the Direct Injection on the other hand, that would be a badass swap. tho whats wrong with urs now? if ur gonna swap a motor for performance, why not put an LS1 in it?

Indeed and end me you 3.8L!!!! haha one question

Supercharged or not??

2010_5thgen · 03-07-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by UltimateAdam

Ok, this may be a stupid question, but I will ask anyway! I currently own a 1998 Firebird with a 3.8L engine. I was just curious, with some of the newer v6's being better and all, would it be possible (or worthwhile) to swap the engine? Thanks!

no. because you will in the end, have to get a new tranny and rear end. if your gonna swap, go big or go home. 572 crate motor!!

*TAG UR IT* · 03-08-2008, 04:03 AM

Yes, you can swap. BUT, yes, you will have to swap out EVERYTHING else too..^^^tranny, rear end, radiator, alternator, etc, etc, etc,etc, etc...

If you are going to do a swap, just do like Spike said and toss in an LS1, LS2, etc. It doesn't have to be brand spankin' new, ya know!

03-07-2008, 05:13 PM	#1
UltimateAdam Drives: 1998 Pontiac Firebird Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 54	Possible to swap...? Ok, this may be a stupid question, but I will ask anyway! I currently own a 1998 Firebird with a 3.8L engine. I was just curious, with some of the newer v6's being better and all, would it be possible (or worthwhile) to swap the engine? Thanks!

03-07-2008, 05:54 PM	#2
CamaroSpike23 Truth Enforcer Drives: anything I can get my hands on Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: over there. Posts: 15,297 View My Garage	yes and no. depends on the v-6 motor. a lot of them are still the same with a few different things here and there. now the new ones with the Direct Injection on the other hand, that would be a badass swap. tho whats wrong with urs now? if ur gonna swap a motor for performance, why not put an LS1 in it? __________________

03-08-2008, 04:03 AM	#5
TAG UR IT Moderator Drives: THRSS #2 / CGM#1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 16,578 View My Garage	Yes, you can swap. BUT, yes, you will have to swap out EVERYTHING else too..^^^tranny, rear end, radiator, alternator, etc, etc, etc,etc, etc... If you are going to do a swap, just do like Spike said and toss in an LS1, LS2, etc. It doesn't have to be brand spankin' new, ya know! __________________ I thank God for my life-And for the stars and stripes-May freedom forever fly, let it ring. Salute the ones who died-The ones that give their lives - so we don`t have to sacrifice - All the things we love

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