Manitcor
09-25-2003, 05:58 PM
Hey guys,
Well my 3100 SFI in my Monte ate the big one and I've decided to upgrade to the 3400 SFI to drop in.
I found a 3400 from a 1999 GA with a mere 22k miles on it (a heck of a lot better than my 100k mile engine).
I've already done quite a bit of research on this swap and am aware of the issues with the EGR, Timing chain cover and fuel injector harness.
I want to change all the gaskets while the engine is out of the car and would like to know which kit I need.
I went over to http://www.pickproparts.com and they have 2 kits available.
One is listed for the 99-00 engine and the other is for the 00-present engine but both are listed as vin E.
Im a little confused as to which one is correct (even though this engine came out of a 99 Im not one to trust a parts supplier listing) as the listing for the 99-00 kit does not have a picture but they have a pic of the 00-present.
http://www.pickproparts.com/pictures/result.aspx?linecode=fel&partnum=HS9071PT%
Which one is correct and what are the major differences gasket and seal wise on between the 2 (if any at all)?
Would the 00-present kit work on a 99?
Are there any things I should look out for as I do these gakets that is paticular to this engine?
Finally any boosted 3400s out there I am thinking of putting my turbo on the new engine after I have had a chance to break it in some more and annel the block. I would love to talk to some turboed 3400s for hints and tips.
Thanks for the help.
Well my 3100 SFI in my Monte ate the big one and I've decided to upgrade to the 3400 SFI to drop in.
I found a 3400 from a 1999 GA with a mere 22k miles on it (a heck of a lot better than my 100k mile engine).
I've already done quite a bit of research on this swap and am aware of the issues with the EGR, Timing chain cover and fuel injector harness.
I want to change all the gaskets while the engine is out of the car and would like to know which kit I need.
I went over to http://www.pickproparts.com and they have 2 kits available.
One is listed for the 99-00 engine and the other is for the 00-present engine but both are listed as vin E.
Im a little confused as to which one is correct (even though this engine came out of a 99 Im not one to trust a parts supplier listing) as the listing for the 99-00 kit does not have a picture but they have a pic of the 00-present.
http://www.pickproparts.com/pictures/result.aspx?linecode=fel&partnum=HS9071PT%
Which one is correct and what are the major differences gasket and seal wise on between the 2 (if any at all)?
Would the 00-present kit work on a 99?
Are there any things I should look out for as I do these gakets that is paticular to this engine?
Finally any boosted 3400s out there I am thinking of putting my turbo on the new engine after I have had a chance to break it in some more and annel the block. I would love to talk to some turboed 3400s for hints and tips.
Thanks for the help.