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1991 Pontiac Sunbird Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Rebuild, Transmission.
Mileage: 153 miles.

Asked on October 24, 2011

Will the chevys 4.3v6 fit in a gt with the 3.1v6

My engine isn't what i really want and has problems and i wanted to swap the 3.1 for the 4.3 and i need to know if its possible
Avatar Asked by liljj

Answer

Replied on October 26, 2011

nope. too much different mountings, harness, and all components.
why dont you just rebuild the 3.1??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on October 26, 2011

To add to this, the 3.1 is a transverse mounted engine and there is no FWD transmission made to fit it and the biggest issue is that you have an operating system for one engine and one engine only, not to mention it would be against Federal law to drive it on US highways.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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