3.1 from '89 CS - swap into a '94?

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[kthelen]

Hello all!

So I'm finally getting around to that 94 'vert I picked up a couple months ago. I know I could simply (ha!) install a new set of head and intake gaskets and let it be, but it's got a lot of miles. Hence why I'm tempted to take my neighbor up on an offer he made me today: a low-mile (just under 100K) '89 Cutlass coupe for $300. It's actually pretty clean, but his ex won't give up the title so it's doomed to be a parts car. I'm thinking its engine (and possibly also its tranny) might be happier under the hood of my 'vert.

I'm not too familiar with the earlier W-bodies like that one, so I don't know what exactly I might be getting myself into. Has anyone here ever attempted such a swap? If so, would you consider it relatively easy (as compared to dropping in a same-year, same-model engine)? Or would I be jumping down a bottomless pit of "this-don't-fit-with-that" and "if-I-change-this-then-I-gotta-change-that" type issues?


--Keith

[SofaKingWeToddDid]

Because of the year lots of objections will arise. I'm sure the later 3.1, or better yet 3100 would be better choices topped off by anm LQ1

[94 olds vert]

It will bolt in, but the computers are different. It is a nighmare of wiring to do. But I'm sure it could be done. It would be a lot of extra effort. I would get a 94 or 95 3100 from a grand prix or cutlass supreme or lumina.

That will bolt in and you won't have to mess with your wiring too much.

[HyBalz]

If you could get in touch with the ex, offer her $50 for the title. $50 in pocket beats a useless title in the drawer any day. $350 for a good, driveable coupe is a great price.