Parts off other cars

rida125 · 02-09-2010, 01:39 PM

Ok so this thread is all about all the different appearance parts that you can get from other cars.

Ex. GA mirrors on the Alero.

So if you guys know of any other parts that work on the alero from any other car post it up here. And if you have done it you should post pictures.

cherrington17 · 02-09-2010, 01:40 PM

the blower motor from a GMC denali...

but seriously.. i don't think much. A few gagt parts, and a few rims from others... thats about it.

kwhauck · 02-09-2010, 01:44 PM

there are some motor parts that swap too, and suspension and brakes as well....

Xtrm · 02-12-2010, 04:26 PM

What other manufacture oem rims can i put on the alero?

kwhauck · 02-12-2010, 06:14 PM

a lot........pretty much anything with a 5x115(5x4.5)

Redog · 02-13-2010, 04:43 PM

and a +40 offset.

Grand Prix wheels fit too. The best looking OEM rims IMO

kwhauck · 02-13-2010, 08:35 PM

doesn't have to be a 40+ offset...

TheSoundDemon · 04-14-2010, 11:22 AM

I know that the Bonneville GXP Rims have the 5x115 bolt patter, but they are a factory 18. I'm wondering from those of you who have after market rims if there is anything I may run into as far as problems with these. They're also 8 inches wide, I did take into consideration the possibility of rubbing being as how a factory alero rim is about 6.5 inches wide.

hok666 · 04-14-2010, 12:28 PM

great idea rida there is already a few things I learned...

rida125 · 04-14-2010, 01:14 PM

yeah i also think that the LED third break light from the newer monte carlos will fit into our housings.

and I think that the Grand Am rims look pretty nice, coming from the factory that is.

hok666, are you serious or sarcastic

02AleroEco · 04-14-2010, 01:46 PM

I like the newer pontiac rims

pimpalero2003 · 04-14-2010, 02:25 PM

Had 20x7.5 and lowers and no rubbing Gould be fine

widbyj · 04-14-2010, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoundDemon

I know that the Bonneville GXP Rims have the 5x115 bolt patter, but they are a factory 18. I'm wondering from those of you who have after market rims if there is anything I may run into as far as problems with these. They're also 8 inches wide, I did take into consideration the possibility of rubbing being as how a factory alero rim is about 6.5 inches wide.

I'm running 18x8s on my Malibu (cheap Alero) with no problems. Trick is to get the CORRECT tire cause there's not much extra space near the spring perch on the strut.

Plus - Lots of room for oversized brakes, 13" rotor fits well.

knuckleballer32 · 04-14-2010, 11:36 PM

grand prix shift knob, many more

hok666 · 04-15-2010, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rida125

yeah i also think that the LED third break light from the newer monte carlos will fit into our housings.

and I think that the Grand Am rims look pretty nice, coming from the factory that is.

hok666, are you serious or sarcastic

well yea im serious,

such as the offset I didnt even know what it was thatll help in the future.

I would like bigger brakes, calipers, and rotors for my 19's would be a smart idea, I cant decide on which would be best. I know aleromod has the corvette or gto big brake kit, but I need specifics to go with it, such as all the part numbers, names, price, and installation.

that's why so serious

hok666 · 04-15-2010, 09:01 AM

I can see how it could have been taken as sarcastic now

rida125 · 04-15-2010, 11:13 AM

I know that you can do a compolete swap of the interior from a grand am. so seats would fit...

Also what are all the cars that we share the same engine? 3400 SFI and the smaller engins

kwhauck · 04-15-2010, 11:51 AM

l82 - 3100

1994-1999 Buick Century
1994-1996 Buick Regal
1994-1996 Chevrolet Beretta
1994-1996 Chevrolet Corsica
1994-1999 Chevrolet Lumina
1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu
1993-1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (1993 received both LH0 and L82 3.1 L motors)
1994-1999 Pontiac Grand Prix
1994-1998 Pontiac Grand Am
1994-1998 Buick Skylark
1994-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva
1995-1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

La1- 3400

1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV
1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette
1997-2005 Chevrolet Venture
1997-2005 Pontiac Trans Sport
1997-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek
1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am
1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero
2000-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala

TheSoundDemon · 04-23-2010, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by widbyj

I'm running 18x8s on my Malibu (cheap Alero) with no problems. Trick is to get the CORRECT tire cause there's not much extra space near the spring perch on the strut.

Plus - Lots of room for oversized brakes, 13" rotor fits well.

Yeah, I kind of figured that tire size would come into play with that, thanks for the info though. Btw, I'm not sure if this really belongs here or not, but has anyone tried to do anything with an LED 3rd brake light? (Besides putting one in from an Impala) I'm asking because I'm working on a circuit to build one that would scroll from Right to Left when making a left turn, and from Left to Right when making a right turn, and then scrolling from the center out to the edges when just braking. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Would this interest anyone?

widbyj · 04-23-2010, 02:13 PM

Sounds like the cool sequential lights some cars had in the 60s & 70s, cougars I think??? Fun idea. Something similar 'could' be done for the tails also.

Malibus had the third brakelight built into the rear dash. I removed mine (dash) to fab custom speaker mounts so I got the upscale (for me) wing with LED built-in from the deluxe model and mounted it - works great!