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12-22-2010
Just got some bad news. My bro's 97 Grand Prix GT is about to throw a rod. Were debating on looking for a GP engine but we would rather get a Supercharged 3.8 but only if its worth it. Guy quoted him 4k for a rebuilt engine with install.....FFS. anybody here know some people in ohio that can give him a nice deal. He's trying to stay GP dedicated but...if its too much we gotta get rid of it
12-22-2010
find a motor at a junkyard, off ebay or even craiglist for under 600 bucks and drop it in.
its not worth it to rebuild because ther are a dime a dozen.
and that guy must be HIGH out of his mind to charger 4k for rebuild and install.
i new crate motor cost less than 3k
12-22-2010
talk to kfish and see what he can find.
or search car-part.com
If its a 97 GT you're going to be best off in getting a 97-02 L67 engine, transmission, wiring harness, PCM, and CV axles.
It'll be expensive but he wont have that weaker transmission anymore and it'd have quite a bit more go.
12-22-2010
how do you decide that its 'about to throw a rod'?
12-22-2010
There is a engine in a junk yard here that is out of a 1998 Pontiac Bonneville has 176,747. They want 775, plus shipping
12-22-2010
Way too many miles for that price.
12-22-2010
145k on the engine and a loud knocking noise when driving and i'll check car-part.com
12-22-2010
1998 Buick regal 149,000 $650
12-22-2010
I found a 3800SC for 850 w/ 45k miles, i would need the Comp and what else ?
12-22-2010
I'm not typing that again.Originally Posted by matt5112
12-22-2010
The wire harness, but you can make yours work, you would need to do a hd upgrade to your transmission, and computer. The one i just posted was s/c
12-22-2010
He doesnt need a HD tranny...
he needs a 4t65e PERIOD.
he has a 4t60 right now...
12-22-2010
hes going to need to get a hd one though a standard 4t65e will not hold up
12-22-2010
yes it will
12-22-2010
Wow...
Just wow.
This is a topic for a new thread.
I was merely suggesting an HD so that he could use the PCM and not have to worry about getting the tranny tables changed.
The HD is not necessary at all other than for simplifying the process.
12-22-2010
Just a FYI bossman...
The 4T65E and the 4T65E-HD are EXACTLY the same transmissions...only difference is the Axles that are used, the HD has a stonger differential, and the HD transmission uses stupid 2.93 gears vs. the Non-HD 3.29's...which are better geared towards performance AND MPG's. If you don't do one wheel wonders around every corner and beat on it every 5 minutes...then it'll be fine. A HD transmission will go to the wayside just as fast as a Non-HD one if you beat on it.
Quit giving the guy bad info and prices on motors that suck. These things can be had from junkyards...WITH warranties...for a couple hundred...or on CL. Hell...he could rebuild his motor and make it brand new for $500...hopefully your not trying to rip the guy off.
12-22-2010
@matt my bad lol
@bluegtp what's the process of rebuilding the engine? Wouldn't it be impossible if the engin is about to throw a rod
12-22-2010
I would not suggest attempting it. If you have to ask if it can be rebuilt, you probably dont have the resources to do it. I would go the salvage yard route. Just to correct Nick, 2.93s are better for your mileage.
12-22-2010
It could be a Busted flex plate, shot balancer,a rocker ect. I wouldnt assume
Last edited by 01gpgt01; 12-22-2010 at 10:51 PM.
http://www.streetfire.net/video/2001...ynp_208097.htm
12-22-2010
was gonna say this as soon as he said loud knockin noise.
Originally Posted by SuperSport
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