i have a 99 sunfire with a 2200 5spd, i want more power. i have a 3.3 engine sitting around.
i was gonna swap out for an LD9. but i would like to go different. could i get a 5spd tranny to hook up to the 3.3?
any help, or anyone tellin me jus to buy a LD9 an drop it in, is appreciated!
I think the 3.3 is a 90 degree v6, which makes it very similar to the 3800. So your swap will most likely be just about the same as doing a 3800 swap.
yeah the 3300 is pretty much a mini 3800. used in 89-93 GM mid size cars. it would be just like a 3800 swap, with a few minor differences. I have heard of people getting the 2.4 trans to bolt up to a 3800 but ive never done a v6 swap into one of these cars, so i cant tell you for sure. if the trans bolts up to a 3.8, it likely will to the 3.3
Did I mention I drive a 2000 Lumina now?-----wigm-tuners.org member
the 3.3 will bolt up to the 2200 trans not the 2.4 you would be better off with a 3800 its the same basic engine dementions
I remember the 3300... Saw a few donated cars at Auto Service school that had it under the hood. Gm's W-cars they were (Chevy Celeberity, Olds Cutlass Ciera & Achevia, Buick Century & Pontiac 6000)... Same platform also used the LN2 (2.2L, 2200) from '94-up. So if you can lay your hands on one with the trans-axle you desire, you're adhead of the game.
Go beyond the "bolt-on".
yeah it is the 2.2 trans that bolts up sorry bout that. the good thing is you already have the trans you need.
Did I mention I drive a 2000 Lumina now?-----wigm-tuners.org member
You'll need to have the flywheel machined to be a lil thinner so it'll mount & mate the clutch assembly properly with the input shaft. And learn how to install a pilot bushing in the 3300's crank, since I've yet to see one that came with a stick.
Go beyond the "bolt-on".
Most FWD cars with a manual dont have a pilot bushing/bearing in them. Im not sure if a Getrag input shaft even extends far enough for a pilot bushing to even be usable.
depending on the area they don't like when you swap an older motor into a newer car
i did a 98 motor into a 99 but unless you get the broadcast code off the motor you wont know (i removed it) in your case they will know a 3300 is old so might wanna check that first think its an emission thing
JBO since July 30, 2001
