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    i got a good running engine out of a 97 will it work in my 99 grand prix?
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    Yes.

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    yeah it'll work
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    Swap the alternator bracket, use your 99 evap setup and TB.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
    Swap the alternator bracket, use your 99 evap setup and TB.

    Sounds easy enough, removing old engine I broke at the flange of the u bend in the exhaust..hoping the donner car is in okay shape
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    Flange actually broke or the bolts didn't come off and you need to drill them?
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnrey View Post
    Sounds easy enough, removing old engine I broke at the flange of the u bend in the exhaust..hoping the donner car is in okay shape
    If its bolts just drill them and replace with bolt and nut setup.
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    Flange is pretty well gone, tore the bolts throw the rear flange so either need both pipes or just weld in the adaptor with o2 sensor hole
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    Know of any good places on Internet to find some stock exhaust pipe and fittings
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