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jazzman
08-06-2003, 06:07 PM
I have just completed swapping engines in my 1995 Grand Am.

I swapped my original 3100 engine for a brand new 2000 Aztek 3400 rated at 185/210. The engine had never been in a car and is brand new.

The engine runs strong and is now undergoing a very gentle break in period.

Derek Wagner

P.S. Thank you to all the people who helped me gather information for the swap and thanks to my mechanic Dave for his help as well.
99GrandAMSE
08-06-2003, 06:15 PM
... pictures would be cool :D
jazzman
08-06-2003, 06:47 PM
In time my mom is supposed to get the film developed this week then i'll scan some of the pictures in and upload them.

Derek
99GrandAMSE
08-06-2003, 07:50 PM
Originally posted by jazzman
In time my mom is supposed to get the film developed this week then i'll scan some of the pictures in and upload them.

Derek

Cool!! :D
martopg
08-06-2003, 10:14 PM
Originally posted by 99grandamse
Cool!! :D

:agree: Roger that!! I wanna see it... I bet it looks sexy!
MJE95GAGT
08-06-2003, 10:32 PM
cant wait for the pics derek, glad someone got good use out of the engine and it stays in the GA community :horay:
1995grandam
08-06-2003, 10:43 PM
i think its cool and all that you swapped it... but why did you swap it for only 25 horsies? and 25 torquies? couldnt you have dropped in an even stronger engine? unless you got the engine for cheap or something.
martopg
08-06-2003, 10:59 PM
Originally posted by MJE95GAGT
cant wait for the pics derek, glad someone got good use out of the engine and it stays in the GA community :horay:

Did you sell him the engine or somethin?
MJE95GAGT
08-07-2003, 01:10 AM
yea it was originally my project but I dumped it........ and needless to say he got it cheap esp. for being new ;)
jazzman
08-07-2003, 12:54 PM
Originally posted by 1995grandam
i think its cool and all that you swapped it... but why did you swap it for only 25 horsies? and 25 torquies? couldnt you have dropped in an even stronger engine? unless you got the engine for cheap or something.

Simply because this engine is the easiest to swap for my original 3100. This 3400 is also the 3x00 engine with the most stock horsepower. In addition i got a killer deal on it from matt. If I had gone with a bigger engine say a 3.8 SC i would have needed a stronger tranny and custom drive shafts, along with custom motor mounts. It would just not have been cost effective.

Derek
1995grandam
08-07-2003, 01:17 PM
well how much did it cost you?
jazzman
08-07-2003, 03:49 PM
I only paid $500 for an engine that had never been in a car and had ZERO miles on it.
1995grandam
08-07-2003, 04:35 PM
well that is a great deal, how much did it cost to put it in?
ironray75
08-08-2003, 06:52 AM
Originally posted by 1995grandam
well that is a great deal, how much did it cost to put it in?
That I would love to know.. I was thinking about the same thing..
TA^Guy
08-08-2003, 07:39 AM
Sounds cool man. It's a nice swap too, no major work really needed as the 3400 and 3100 are identical motors.
"No replacement for displacement." :D
jazzman
08-08-2003, 02:13 PM
yeah now i just need and upper motor mount insert and i'll be set.
mikem220153
08-09-2003, 10:00 AM
What is wrong with the insert you currently have on your car? Is it bad (collapsed) or does it not fit correctly?
jazzman
08-09-2003, 04:33 PM
its really soft and when i drive the car the exhuast that had to be set up moves with the motor and bounces on the sway bar under the car. Plus with the new mount it will help my torque get to the ground better, and once i have the insert and the lower dogbone i'll be set.

Derek
1995grandam
08-09-2003, 06:03 PM
you still have yet to say how much it cost to have it installed...
jazzman
08-10-2003, 06:16 PM
Sorry, I've been busy lately. The install cost me $200.

Derek