Gm 3400 engine interchange book

I have had two cars with the 3800, one was a 1989 buick lesaber where i went through two trannys and no major engine problems and now i have a 05 impala. Bought a 2001 oldsmobile silhouette about 3 weeks ago. Ls engines are configured differently and thus they are not a boltin swap for pre1997 cars and trucks. I have decided to try to compile as much information as possible into one location regarding the gen iii 3400 3500 non vvt swap. Crate engine upgrades if you are looking to beef up your vehicle you can use our crate engine quick reference guide for small block, big block, rpo gm v6, rpo gm ecotec four cylinder, rpo and cadillac northstar v8 comparability guides. It has a high mount alternator which interferes with the decklid. How to swap gm ls engines into almost anything covers the right way to do a spectrum of swaps. The vehicles with the worst engine reliability are listed first. Oil filter lookup oil filter lookup by vehicle what oil. A chevy with an engine from china the new york times. This is a followon book to author joseph potaks how to build and modify gm ls series engines in which he detailed the performance communitys broad embracement of gms lsseries engine proving it a worthy successor to the venerable chevy small block v8. Today i was driving from sacramento to san francisco and as soon as i hit san francisco the temp gauge went from the half way mark to the red. We provide all kinds of performance parts to dramatically increase the speed and power of your chevy 3400 or improve its look and feel.

Our filters protect without reducing pressure or volume. Iii hollander interchange faxons is proud to offer the hollander interchange manual, considered the bible of the parts industry. Torque specs for the rocker armsin foot poundsfor 3400 engine. Looking through a junkyard for an auto part only to find that the make and model you were looking for is not available is frustrating and a waste of time. You will find model applications for interchangeable parts for each car line is shown. Select year 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967. This guide will be updated on a regular basis and is a continuous workinprogress. How to swap gm ltseries engines into almost anything. All of these engines are 12valve caminblock or overhead valve engines, except for the lq1. They overtorqued the rocker arm bolts which is why i am having to pay a nongm dealer mechanic good coin to constantly replace the rocker arm bolts.

I realize that the pcm will have to adapt to the new 3100 engine. Bad oil filter symptoms can include dirty exhaust, low oil pressure from oil leaking, or metallic sounds and sputtering from the engine. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Any vehicle currently powered by a 3100 or 3400 engine can easily have a. Obviously our assumption will be wrong on occasion, but thats ok, we have every 3400 engine made for sale, i may not be familiar with it though, so call and speak with an engine application profess. Yearmodel interchange list all makes cars and trucks apr12 suggestions for using the yearmodel i tercha ge list clonessisters list. Engine mount strut bracket bolt vehicle right side. P3400 chevrolet meaning to provide maximum fuel economy under light load driving conditions, the engine control module ecm will command the cylinder deactivation system on to deactivate engine cylinders 1 and 7 on the left bank, and cylinders 4 and 6 on the right bank, switching to a v4 mode. Manuals cover troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing and completely rebuilding chevy and gm engines. Whether you want to learn how to build a heavyduty v8. Theyre relatively good engines after a few repairs. Hot rod engine tech chevy small block v8 interchange manual. I have a 1999 alero with a 3400, can i put a 1998 malibu 3100 in the 1999 alero.

Readers of general motors 3800 v6 engine the untold story are provided a brief history of the buick v6 engine that preceded the 3800 first introduced in 1988. A majority of the cars that i find in the pickapart, which will never see the road again, are either unwanted property, unclaimed vehicles, vehicles with rust damage, usually the floorboards, which are common for vehicles that have. Whether youve chosen to increase the power of your vehicle or simply want to personalize its look, youll get high quality and unmatched durability with. Nov 26, 2011 opening up a discussion and repair blog on the 3. I need to know some information about the gm 3400 engine and. The bell housing mounting bolt pattern is the same as is used on all the gm frontwheel drive configurations. The first year produced may contain a reference to which vehicle the subject vehicle was based on, if applicable, or. General motors engine guide, specs, info gm authority. Engine conversion info fiero brakes, fiero performance. Part of gms high feature v6 vvt engine family, the llt was among the first. Gm power enthusiasts like us were relieved to find that the gm gen iii engine released in 1997 had essentially the same block bolt pattern at the rear face as the previous chevy. Since every ls engine swap is a little different and there are lot of choices to be made, you can use this guide as a reference for ideas and part numbers as you move through the process. Dont set yourself up for engine damage down the road, get the parts you need today.

Gm 3400 pontiac motor antifreeze bleed air water bottle trick duration. This is a reprint of a parts book that gm dealers would have used to order parts. The lx9 3500 swap has become one of our biggest selling products to. The crate motor guide for 1973 to 20 gmcchevy trucks.

While most people are not familiar with the internal codes, they are familiar with the standard street names. Gm genuine parts and acdelco original equipment are the true gm oe parts installed during the production of your chevrolet. The general motors 60 v6 engine family was a series of 60 v6 engines which were produced. Using ultra black or gm assembly adhesive rtv, put a bead of rtv on the. In an effort to try to give something back to the forum that i have taken from for many years. Obviously our assumption will be wrong on occasion, but thats ok, we have every 3400 engine made for sale, i may not be familiar with it though, so call and speak with an engine application professional. Keep the engine oil clean in your chevy 3400 with a high efficiency, large capacity oil filter.

This is an easy way to figure out what gm parts fit your vehicle from 192952. This is a followon book to author joseph potaks how to build and modify gm lsseries engines in which he detailed the performance communitys broad embracement of gms lsseries engine, proving it a worthy successor to the venerable chevy small block v8. In order to reduce the chance of personal injury andor property damage, carefully observe the instructions that follow. While trying to decide what performance parts are right for your chevy 3400, whether it be brake parts, spark plugs or a new suspension, youll be inundated with a vast choice of performance upgrades at carid. Get the best deals on complete engines for pontiac grand am when you.

This guide will assist you in making a seamless ls engine swap. Complete engines for chevrolet colorado for sale ebay. These maintenance, repair, powertrain, and collision components are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards and are backed by general motors. My name is xxxxx xxxxx i will do my best to assist you with this problem. Other than the gasket issues that are so common in this and other gm engines, it is a decent engine. Only problem is the already mentioned intake gaskets, which really arent bad at all to replace just time consuming. Whether it be oem genuine replacement or performance upgrade we got it. Drawing from documents published in the 3800 engine plant as well as numerous testimonials, the story is told chronologically. The 3400 engine has a strong, ribbed cast aluminium oil pan. Exhaust, coolant, heater and fuel plumbing and an intake tube, most likely all need to be built when swapping from a 2. Some information pertains to other applications of the engine. That engine is a 90 engine that is a much tighter fit into the jbody engine bay. How to swap gm ltseries engines into almost anything jefferson bryant on. General motors engines weve compiled a comprehensive guide of general motors engines used around the world.

Robinson analytical overcomes an impossibly small budget to build a 435hp pumpgas olds 307 for the engine masters challenge. Firstly, i am in no way an expert on this, or any, engine swap. Search car torque specifications by engine or model. Owners of pontiacs with these engines reported on websites such as car that they experienced coolant leaks and overheating problems with these engines. I would appreciate hearing from a certified mechanic that is familar with the two engines or anyone that is famillar with the two engines. I have owned a 1989 pontiac bonneville in the past that had a 3800 and i know that car got great gas mileage. No pan gasket is used, as rtv sealant is applied during installation to provide a leakproof seal. For the most part gm has always had a problem with the 3400s but if the 05 impala was a 3800 series they are mint. I know they have the gasket issues, but once fixed, do they stay fixed. General motors uses a series of identification codes for all of its created engines. Gm s models have a longer tailshaft than ck trucks.

This manual is a reproduction of a general motors powertrain publication and contains information pertaining to industrial generator set engines. Quickly search pullapart s online parts interchange database for a fast, easy way to find your used car parts. The 3400 is definitely the best bangforyourbuck engine swap available at this point in time. Interchange manuals are notoriously difficult to research and write, particularly when they cover a very popular engine that has been manufactured in more than a dozen different sizes and even more configurations. I need to know some information about the gm 3400 engine. The case and bellhousing are one piece with differing, engine specific, bellhousing bolt patterns.

These symptoms only get worse as the oil filter gets older. You will see complete model identification, original parts numbers, and group numbers. This list is created for researching primarily frontal impact tests. However, i have had my 3400 fiero running for several years, and it has gone through many chang. As an allnew edition of the original topselling title, ls swaps. Torquey engines are what this story is all about, and paces version of the gm ht383 makes a peak of 425 lbft of torque at 3,500 rpm and over 400 lbft between 2,500 and 4,000 rpm, which is perfect for an offroad engine. P3400 chevrolet cylinder deactivation system performance. Accurate engines is an industry leading remanufacturer for 3. Still basic interchangeable components should be cataloged with little difficulty because so much previously published material is already available. Oshawa, ontario general motors car engines were once the stuff of. Hot rod engine tech chevy small block v8 interchange. I have decided to try to compile as much information as possible into one location regarding the gen iii 34003500 non vvt swap.

Owners of pontiacs with these engines reported on websites such as car that they experienced coolant leaks and overheating. We have to assume when someone inquires about 3400 engines for sale, they mean the general motors 3400 or 3. The general motors 60 v6 engine family was a series of 60 v6 engines which were produced for both longitudinal and transverse applications. Engine mount strut bracket bolt upper radiator support. For the most part gm has always had a problem with the 3400 s but if the 05 impala was a 3800 series they are mint.

I can hold out for the same model with a 3800, but the 3400s seem to be way more plentiful, lower miles, and in better shape. The reason is i am test driving a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo and it has a 3400 sfi engine in it. These engine repair books are written by individuals with experience working on all types of engines and include instructions and techniques that are carefully tested for effectiveness. Free lockout assistance free deadbattery assistance free outoffuel assistance free flattire change emergency towing 18007623743 for vehicles purchased in canada, call 18002686800 that provides in an emergency. The 3400 bolts directly to the same engine mount and transmission as the 2. The engine reliability ratings are based on engine reliability of vehicles that were 6 to 10 years old. A person who is searching for the best deals for 3400 engine used inventory can benefit. Engine mount strut and lift bracket bolt engine left rear. In addition to bolts attaching it the block, six bolts go through the side of the oil pan into the main bearing caps. Jan 14, 2014 general motors uses a series of identification codes for all of its created engines. They overtorqued the rocker arm bolts which is why i am having to pay a non gm dealer mechanic good coin to constantly replace the rocker arm bolts.

The 3100 and 3400 are a lot a like basically same engine, minor differences. The accuracy and completeness of information is the sole responsibility of general motors powertrain. Yearmodel interchange list all makes cars and trucks. The bottom end of this engine consisted of a stock 3800 crankshaft, l32 stock rods series iii. Gm put these engines in a lot of their cars and minivans.

For vehicles purchased in canada, call 18002686800 bumpertobumper 3years36,000 miles 60 000 km limited warranty. So, pick up this guide, select your ride, and get started on your next exciting project. Free lockout assistance free deadbattery assistance free outoffuel assistance free flattire change emergency towing 18007623743 for vehicles purchased in canada, call 18002686800. Can some tell me what is the difference is in the 2 3400 engines in the alero. Gm power enthusiasts like us were relieved to find that the gm gen iii engine released in 1997 had essentially the same block bolt pattern at the rear. Im aware that the 3400 is basically a boredout 3100. Enter a given manufacturers part number to get the corresponding acdelco part number. This is an easy way to figure out what gm parts fit.