I've read quite a few threads with people talking about it but they never seem to show completion. Anyone got one rollin?
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There was some guy with a sand rail that had one on here. Didn't get much info out of him. I think he had pics, I can't remember.sigpic
New 2010 project (click image)
1994 3100 BERETTA. 200,000+ miles
16.0 1/4 mile when stock. Now ???
Original L82 Longblock with LA1, LX9, LX5 parts
Manifold-back 2.5" SS Mandrel Exhaust. Hardware is SS too.
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So no others to speak of? What's the big hurdle with the 3.6 other than price?Comment
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The engine is a little bulky, more rare than the pushrod motors and has a lot more complex engine control system.1993 EXT. CAB, 3.4L V6 TBI, 5spd manual. Sonoma
1990 4Door, 3.2L V6 TBI, 5spd manual. 4X4. Trooper
Because... I am, CANADIANComment
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bulky as in bigger or heavier?Comment
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Bigger for sure, DOHC motors are big. Heavier, probably somewhat.sigpic New 2010 project (click image)
1994 3100 BERETTA. 200,000+ miles
16.0 1/4 mile when stock. Now ???
Original L82 Longblock with LA1, LX9, LX5 parts
Manifold-back 2.5" SS Mandrel Exhaust. Hardware is SS too.
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It's all aluminum externally so it certainly shouldn't be heavier than a 3.4 DOHC. I don't remember which thread but I do recall posting the weight. You have to decide what to do about the VVT which is a bit more complicated than the cam in block VVT motors though I'm sure you could find a way to fix them into an optimal position. Depends on what your plans are. All of the manual flywheels for it are dual mass I believe and your sources are likely the Saab 2.8L DOHC motors and the Cadillac CTS, in which case you would also have to use a Saab manual trans as a result or have a custom flywheel made.Comment
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I've read that the LY7 weighs 370 lb installed. So how much do the others weigh (3.4, 3500, 3900)? As for the flywheel, if I pull an engine/tranny combo from a CTS why would I need to mess with it?Comment
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So is my car
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Sorry, didn't mention that before. 66 Sunbeam Minx. I posted another thread about it.Comment
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Mine is in process:
This is the manual transmission from a CTS being checked for fit in a Studebaker.
If someone has a link for overall 3.6L dimensions, it would be greatly appreciated.sigpic
1963 Studebaker Avanti: C4 Corvette narrowed front/rear suspension, C5 13" calipers/rotors adapted to C4, Viper differential with Intrax 3.54 ratio (the snake has been charmed!), coil overs, stainless tubular frame, stainless chambered side exhaust.
Here is a link to a slide show on the frame and car. Slide Show
Here is a link to the magazine article written on it: Magazine ArticleComment
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