03-19-2009, 06:44 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Engine Swap
Is it possible to drop a Grand Prix 3.8 Supercharged eninge into my Alero? And if so how hard do you think it would be?
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03-19-2009, 06:46 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: NJ
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i'm pretty sure someone has done it on here.
i can imagine it would be tough to do though.
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03-19-2009, 06:51 PM
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636 whp
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: AZ
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Impossible.
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03-19-2009, 06:54 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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even with some mods to the engine bay and perhaps recessing the firewall?
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2003 Alero GLS 3.4L
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03-19-2009, 06:59 PM
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Canada's Ghost
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Alberta
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Lmao!
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03-19-2009, 07:01 PM
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636 whp
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Location: AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Xtrm
even with some mods to the engine bay and perhaps recessing the firewall?
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The vehicle in the picture is an Alero. FYI.
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03-19-2009, 07:01 PM
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3500 DONE!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Albany, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Xtrm
even with some mods to the engine bay and perhaps recessing the firewall?
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Sir, i never thought this day would come....... its bringing a tear to my eye. But i would like to pass the "Aleromod window licker" title over to you. I hope you can cherish it like i have.
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03-19-2009, 07:16 PM
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Wide Open Throttle
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Warsaw Indiana
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it put a tear in my eye. 3400 performance = l67 swap.
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03-19-2009, 08:45 PM
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A-mod Pirate
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Big Bad Cali
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Xtrm
even with some mods to the engine bay and perhaps recessing the firewall?
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OMFG!!!  |
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03-19-2009, 09:40 PM
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GL Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Aleromod
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Decent laugh there. Xtrm look closely at the picture.
Here's Guiguilandry's car domain http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2941359 |
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03-19-2009, 10:18 PM
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Now a Ford Traitor.
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Greenland
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guiguilandry? hello??????
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03-19-2009, 11:45 PM
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Premier V.I.P. Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Quebec
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wazzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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03-20-2009, 12:40 AM
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GL Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billytheman1188
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lmao!
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03-20-2009, 01:25 AM
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GLS member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Xtrm
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Perhaps I would suggest you dont attempt something like this
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Originally Posted by Alerosaint
the #6 bolt torque..its impossible to get...unless I use telekenesis
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03-20-2009, 02:50 AM
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GLS member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: The Dotte of Michigan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billytheman1188
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WFT? window licker? Should I even be asking?
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1999, RED Alero GX
Mods: WAI/CAI Intake w/ K&N Filter, Dynomax Muffler, B&M Shift+ Drag DR-9 Wheels, Yokohama YK520 Tires
Soon to come: Full 2.5'' Exhaust, Re-Worked CAI Utilizing Factory Air Box, AAS Body Kit, KYB Struts, Sprint Springs
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03-20-2009, 02:52 AM
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The Plane Mechanic
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: South GA
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im VERY interested in this because ive got buddies wit GTPs and they know A LOT about them so id have plenty of support locally
on a scale of 1-10 how hard is this swap?
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03-20-2009, 02:59 AM
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GLS member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: The Dotte of Michigan
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Im gonna take a geuss, and say probably a 8.5-10 but then ageain, its only a geuss tho, ive never done an engine swap, lol
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1999, RED Alero GX
Mods: WAI/CAI Intake w/ K&N Filter, Dynomax Muffler, B&M Shift+ Drag DR-9 Wheels, Yokohama YK520 Tires
Soon to come: Full 2.5'' Exhaust, Re-Worked CAI Utilizing Factory Air Box, AAS Body Kit, KYB Struts, Sprint Springs
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03-20-2009, 03:10 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Long Grove, IL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiteV6
it put a tear in my eye. 3400 performance > l67 swap.
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Quoted for truth!
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2004 Alero GX w/sport pkg - Sold, living somewhere in WI now.
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03-20-2009, 03:37 AM
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Aleromod part owner
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Far Northeast Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 18,199
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Move the firewall?
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