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3.8 engine swap


firebird9581
03-12-2009, 10:41 AM
I have a 1998 firebird, engine is shot! but I have a 1995 oldsmobile 88, both have the 3.8 v6 series 2 motors. the firebird is rear wheel and the olds is front. can the swap be done??

wrightz28
03-12-2009, 10:55 AM
Negative, the transverse versus longitudinal engines are not interchangeable.

Genopsyde
03-12-2009, 01:30 PM
at least not as a direct bolt in swap. possible with fabrication, but definitely not worth it.

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