Date:         Thu, 20 Apr 2006 10:40:53 -0400
Reply-To:     "Bostig Eng." <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
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From:         "Bostig Eng." <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine replacement
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one big problem in using FWD setups for the RWD application will be the
introduction of assymetrical halfshafts... RWD "torque steer" could be a
very unsettling thing.. but it'd be fun to watch! :)

At 10:44 PM 4/19/2006, -------------------- wrote:
>Take the entire drive line.  This was my second choice in engine swaps.
>I was thinking of taking the entire tranaxle and engine from a GM 3.8L
>and matting it at the half shafts.  The vehicle weight is about the same,
>so it will be a great match.   Parts are everywhere.   Your biggest problem
>with this is cutting the rear seat area (maybe) to fit this arrangement.
>When complete this will be the best setup going, except for gas milage.
>                                                                joe. W.
>
>
>
>Evan Mac Donald wrote:
>
>>I need to replace the engine in my '84 (with a manual trans), and have a
>>deal on an '88 Olds 3.8 from a FWD. It is an electronic engine, fuel
>>injected and all. Has anybody that has done a "small" V-6 such as this
>>got anything to say? My main worry is about this engines' life
>>expectancy. It will be revving much higher than orginally designed, and
>>for long stretches. I hope the trans should be able to take the loads, as
>>it will be a highway / trip truck, not a daily driver. I know the
>>conversion part will not be bolt-up, and am not worried about most of that.
>>
>>
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