I'm buying another 3400 engine!

99alerogirl · 03-03-2009, 03:52 PM

so this guy is cleaning out his garage, and he's selling a 3400 that came out of a 2003 grand am GT. the only thing wrong with it is a blown head gasket! and he's selling it for 50-75 bucks, he just wants to get it out of the way. i'm thinking of cleaning it up and swapping in some parts, especially the UIM, since the 2003 one is going to be a lot better than my 1999. and then i'll have a bunch of parts for core parts

but yeah, had to tell you guys... i'm excited

Bad99Olds · 03-03-2009, 03:56 PM

im excited for you. TURBO!

99alerogirl · 03-03-2009, 03:57 PM

BAHA gotta find a job to fund that project first.

question.. do i need anything special to transport the engine back down to bloomington? i mean obviously i'll be driving the family's trailblazer to get it, but will i need to hook a trailer up or anything?

Bad99Olds · 03-03-2009, 03:58 PM

well can u fit the engine in the trailblazer? lol

lonnie · 03-03-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad99Olds

im excited for you. TURBO!

This could be good or bad..LOL

Bad99Olds · 03-03-2009, 04:00 PM

hahahahahahaha.

fielder87 · 03-03-2009, 04:01 PM

That is an amzing price...goood job alerogirl

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99alerogirl · 03-03-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad99Olds

well can u fit the engine in the trailblazer? lol

haha i mean all the seats fold down, but i guess i've just never seen how big this engine is, and i don't know how fragile it is and if i can just throw it(not literally of course) in the back and go hahaha.

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Originally Posted by lonnie

This could be good or bad..LOL

and yes, i realize this

Bad99Olds · 03-03-2009, 04:02 PM

well idk. someone who has seen the engine out could tell u.

99alerogirl · 03-03-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fielder87

That is an amzing price...goood job alerogirl

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thanks! i figured if anything that's even cheaper than core prices i would be charged for getting things ported and whatnot. because my car is my DD and i can't go without it for a week.

99alerogirl · 03-03-2009, 04:04 PM

the guy just emailed me back, it has 90k on it

a bit much for an 03, but still 27k less than mine!

lonnie · 03-03-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fielder87

That is an amzing price...goood job alerogirl

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Now I'm really worried!
- Notice the missing [a] don't know what that means but it seems relevant.
- Notice the ooo on good stressing the obvious yet with such stalkerish characteristics.

lonnie · 03-03-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 99alerogirl

the guy just emailed me back, it has 90k on it

a bit much for an 03, but still 27k less than mine!

just do it its only 50 bucks

cherrington17 · 03-03-2009, 04:07 PM

Total miles doesn't matter if ur gutting and rebuilding new... The block isn't known to wear out unless something horrible happens. Congrats!! Now u have something to do!!

99alerogirl · 03-03-2009, 04:10 PM

you're right! and it's 75 i guess. he had it listed for both prices, but 75 was his latest price. but to rent an engine hoist (he said he just got rid of his not too long ago) it costs 35

i'm hoping i can just bring some manpower to lift it haha. and yes, now i have something fun to do! hopefully i can get it into our big garage so it can be at least a little warmer..

01OldsAleroGt · 03-03-2009, 04:12 PM

now its time to hunt down a M62 Magnacharger

cherrington17 · 03-03-2009, 04:13 PM

Now member up on wot-tech.com. Ben is ur friend

billytheman1188 · 03-03-2009, 04:16 PM

time for all new internals and 250+ HP

CONGRATS on an amazing deal!

The transport issue..... if you have access to a trailer then use it. It will be a lot easier to load/unload. Just strap the engine down and your all good. One of my sisters used to have a trailblazer and i dont think it would be a problem to fit the 3400 in the back. just make sure if you put it in the back that its strapped down so it doesnt fall over and break shit. lol

fielder87 · 03-03-2009, 04:19 PM

yes loonie im a stalker...watch out....and thanks for the grammer update ahoe..(dont got nothing better to do?)

99alerogirl · 03-03-2009, 04:20 PM

haha yeah, now i just have to learn how to rebuild an engine, what's required to "beef up" the internals and such. i'm ready for some POWER. i should probably invest in a beater to get me through, just in case. haha.