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modern buick v6 swap.

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by lostomper, May 31, 2011.

  1. May 31, 2011
    lostomper

    lostomper New Member

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    Just wondering if anyone has ever done a newer buick engine conversion. I have a 91 buick century with the 330 v6 and am considering swapping it in place of the dauntless 225. I would use all the wiring, fuel pump, computer and everything else needed to do the swap. my biggest concern would be if there is a flywheel available to mate it to a manual tranny?

    And also if it has ever been done or tried.

    thanks.
     
  2. May 31, 2011
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Bell housing is all wrong, to start with..
     
  3. May 31, 2011
    Dan66cj5

    Dan66cj5 Member

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    Too much headache.. I say go with a chevy 4.3 if you need EFI.

    Other than that.. theres the camaro buick 3.8 v6's in 89 and up till.. i dont know when.
     
  4. May 31, 2011
    Pack Rat

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    There are ways to make it work but really, what's the point? A lot of time and money to spend on an engine that were a dogs breakfast engine to begin with, there's not many around and aftermarket support is less than zip.
     
  5. May 31, 2011
    lostomper

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    for what the motor is and how old the car is i think it is pretty peppy. and reliable. i was just thinking about the swap as I already have the motor and thought that if the flywheel was available i could replace my old tired oil burning leaking and ready to blow up engine. thats part of why I asked to see if it was even a viable option. doesn't sound like it would be worth the hassle I appreciate the help and knowledge that i always find on here. thanks
     
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    Pack Rat

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    It was actually the 3L I was thinking of that's the dogs breakfast but everything else holds true for the 3.3 bunny with a pancake.
     
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