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http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=46&i=390835&t=390835


got an update!
the engine is really blown i confirmed it today
by trying to turn the crank manually and guest what
it turn like half of the way and then jammed again!
the other mecanic told me it was the bearing that was dead

so now im tinking to swap an 2.3 H.O in there but they are really hard to find
here in montreal

and i was thinking about a V6 swap like a old 3.1l OBD1
would it be easy since its OBD1?
is it the same swap as an 3400? but less wiring??
does my 5speed transmission would work with a V6?

thanks for your time and advice




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You need to get a 2.2OHV tranny. The DOHC engines have a different bolt pattern. This is covered in the sticky.

As for your ideas, here's a list of cheapest/easiest to best solution:

1) Get a 3.1MPFI from an OBD I car, with all of the wiring, etc. However, it's not gaining you much at all. As a matter of fact, you're losing some HP, but gaining a little torque.

2) Get the ECM and wiring harness from the 3.1MPFI car, and get a 3100 from a 94-95 vehicle (it will have the digital EGR on it: identified by the three solenoid coils on it). you will be gaining torque, but your HP will be about the same as your 2.3

3) Get the ECM and wiring harness from the 3.1MPFI car, and get a 3x00 from 99+ (it will have the smooth upper intake, unlike the older 3100). You will have to get a digital EGR valve, and an adapter (PM me if you do this. I have a custom one I made that I no longer need). You will gain HP and torque, but still using older electronics.

4) Convert your car to OBD II and get a 99+ engine, ECM and electronics. This will give you the best mechanical engine, as well as the best tuneability. However, it's the most work.

Something else to consider, if you go with option 2, you can always upgrade the top end later. However, I'd still recommend going with option 3 over this, as the cost in the engine will not be that different, and finding the other parts later won't be easy, or if you find them, they might cost you quite a bit.

I hope this helps.