Hmmmm.....enigine probs
Hmmmm.....enigine probs Ok, my T/A is fine. I also have a V-6 Firebird that is giving me problems. It was having a really weird engine knock, so I brought it to the dealer since it was beyond my abilities. Well, they said its something internal with the motor. They told me flat out that for them to crack it open, diagnose and repair...it would be cheaper to replace the engine. Now, ever since I got my LS-1 the V-6 has been up for sale. So, I don't really want to spend much money if I don't have to. There are several options I have been weighing and I wanted some input. Hopefully, the insurance will cover it since there is only 75k on the motor, but if not....what should I do? Please keep in mind the car is only worth about $6k in decent running condition.
1. Sell as is....and take the loss.
2. Get another 3800 and replace it, for a quick cheap fix.
3. Take the Chevy van from my friend and pull the 350 from it. Then install. But, if I do this...will the tranny bolt up and endure the power long enough to sell? Would it be easier to do the old school carb Vs. fuel injected? Computer and idiot light issues? Etc... Sounds expensive just typing it, but I should be able to get more than $6k if its done. The car looks flawless...other than the motor prob.
4. This is what I would really like to do. Take a wrecked Grand National (yes, I know where there is one). Take out the turbo 3800 and install it. Then paint the car black and put a GN emblem on it for novelty and a nice sleeper. What kind of PC problems will I have. I do know there might be some fabrication with turbo mounts or piping....but I was told the lower block is basically the same. Will the trans handle that as well? If I did this, I would probably keep the car as a daily driver.
Thanks for any input.
1. Sell as is....and take the loss.
2. Get another 3800 and replace it, for a quick cheap fix.
3. Take the Chevy van from my friend and pull the 350 from it. Then install. But, if I do this...will the tranny bolt up and endure the power long enough to sell? Would it be easier to do the old school carb Vs. fuel injected? Computer and idiot light issues? Etc... Sounds expensive just typing it, but I should be able to get more than $6k if its done. The car looks flawless...other than the motor prob.
4. This is what I would really like to do. Take a wrecked Grand National (yes, I know where there is one). Take out the turbo 3800 and install it. Then paint the car black and put a GN emblem on it for novelty and a nice sleeper. What kind of PC problems will I have. I do know there might be some fabrication with turbo mounts or piping....but I was told the lower block is basically the same. Will the trans handle that as well? If I did this, I would probably keep the car as a daily driver.
Thanks for any input.
