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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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3.8 swap

I have read that guys swap the buick 3.8 or 3800 motors into the the toyotas. Anyone delt first hand with this? how difficult of a swap is it? Or what swaps do you guys recommend? I am kind of on a budget dont want to go too extreme and dont wanna do a 3.4 toyota motor as those motors are kinda pricey. What I am gettin at is I really dont wanna do too much body lift.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:27 AM
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nothin huh?
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:45 AM
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I hate to be the one to say it but search...
I know there have been threads discussing this swap and other GM V6's. From what i recall the swap is easy compared to others. Check with advance adapters. They should have some info about your possibilities as far as the swap is concerned.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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Hey sr5,

The 3800I, II, III, Buick motor is stronger, more reliable (IMO) and has made the "Wards" top ten worlds best engine list 3 times.

More then 20 million have been produced. Which makes them CHEAP.

The most expensive part You'll need is the Novak T-5 to large Aisin trans pattern, adapter. Assuming You'll be going Manual trans.

Link to My first 3800II swap.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...090&highlight=



Pic of My soon to be, Supercharged 3800II swapped 94' Xcab.




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