24v 3.5 v6 in alero

[springs fastest alero]

I think having the 3.5 is a big part of the choice of engine
not to mention the northstar is very expinsive and the new 3.6L is only in RWd form right now as far as I know.
plus drive by wire and all that crap off that engien would be a royal pita.
while the 3.5 may not be everyones choice there are many things that can be done to it.

if I did any kind of swap it would prolly be 3500 or the upcomming 3900
limitless cash flow... I'd have an entire northstar srx drive line under the alero
somthing about an awd v8 that appeals to me

Too bad the Tremec T-56 doesnt come in AWD form... an AWD V8 with a 6-speed manual would be "pretty neat" too huh? :P

[springs fastest alero]

that would be extremely cool
one can dream huh?

Originally posted by Final-Reality@Mar 11 2004, 02:07 PM
AWD V8 with a 6-speed manual

WOOOOOAH..........*drools*

There are many companies out there that would be willing to convert the T-56 into AWD I'm sure if you can pony up $20g's or so for the job...

Sorry about bringing up such an old post but I am also thinking about doing this swap in my car. My parents have a 2000 Intrigue GLS too and the shortstar is capable of moving that car faster than the Alero even though it is quite a bit heavier. But the shortstar does not have much aftermarket. If you can get some things for it it would really go. Cams would be expensive for it, although I know that there are places that will make some for me. I know that it would be an expensive project, but I would really like to do this. I really don't like the tranny that comes with the shortstar engine though. I was wondering if you could hook up a different tranny since the tranny that comes with it has such low gear ratios?

I also don't really care if its a standard or an auto. Also wondering if there would be any way to hook up the Alero's tranny to it. I prefer its gears to the Intrigues. Would probably ahve to machine a new flywheel I'm guessing.

[springs fastest alero]

the 4t65-e has plenty of aftermarket so you can get the gears you want in the trans for the 3.5L dohc.
as far as the engine goes dont count on a larger aftermarket since it only came in one car and is now a dead engine.
unless gm decides to dump into a sports car your pretty much stuck with all out custom parts.
cost will be very high.
if you want a 3.5L cool
but you better not be doing it for performance.
there are several ways to get much faster using other engines or even the stock alero engines

I still vote you use the new 3.6L engine that makes 255 or so HP, it's a GM660 engine as well but should have an aftermarket for it sometime, and it does come in transverse form, in the Buick Rendevous and LaCross CXS, so it'll bolt up to the 4t65e tranny.

[springs fastest alero]

why would you want to bolt it ot an auto tho?

^^^I'll tell you one thing. I really appreciate having an auto when going through the mountains. The odd time when in city traffic. Other than that, I would prefer to drive a standard.

[ImSoBored]

Originally posted by SweetAlero99@Mar 1 2004, 04:33 AM
i can tell ya right now i dont think $20k will be enuff to buy a high milage alero

I got mine for 7500 about 56k miles. 2000 GLS coupe 3.4

[jackal2000]

Originally posted by ImSoBored+Nov 26 2004, 06:55 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (ImSoBored @ Nov 26 2004, 06:55 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-SweetAlero99@Mar 1 2004, 04:33 AM
i can tell ya right now i dont think $20k will be enuff to buy a high milage alero

I got mine for 7500 about 56k miles. 2000 GLS coupe 3.4 [/b][/quote]
you took what he said a little bit out of context. he was talkin about 20k for the whole swap not just for the alero.

[ImSoBored]

ahh, but seeing that he alread yhas the 3.5 16k wouldnt be enough to move everything and whatever else need to be done?