Quote Originally Posted by Rico View Post
God no! Only thing you have to do is resize the rods and reuse 20K rod bearings on the other motor. The crank won't even come out.

$350 at most. Includes ARP connecting rod bolts $100. If the rod bore is done at reputable machine shop there won't be a problem.

Why is everyone so afraid?
Haven't talked to anyone who's run a rebuilt 3800 for anywhere near as long as a factory assembled engine.