3100 5 spd

[dmbprep69]

So I found someone who has a 92 or 3 cavalier it is in good running condition and it has a 3100 with a 5spd. The car is pretty damn cheap, dont wanna say how much cuz then it may influence ur decision too quickly but my thought is that I could drop the 5spd from that 3100 to mine. Just wondering if anyone has thought about this or heard of attempting it... Also lemme know any tips or anything u have to say.
Peace,
Andrew

[ziggo0]

It sounds possible...but things like that usually take alot of work.

[95GT]

I have asked a guy I know, he's a mechanic, He's been working with GM cars for his whole life, In fact, he's got a 95 Grand Am with a 3100 V6, and he says that it's very possible, but the automatic has much more acceleration than a manual, besides, it's out of a caviler, so it may not perform as well.

[hamiltonaudio]

since when does a power-robbing slush-box accelerate better than a 5 speed? Mechanic or not, he may wanna rethink that statement ;)

less parasitic power loss on the manual means more of it meets the pavement...which can only mean more acceleration...

bmoney

[coupe]

Originally posted by 95GT
I have asked a guy I know, he's a mechanic, He's been working with GM cars for his whole life, In fact, he's got a 95 Grand Am with a 3100 V6, and he says that it's very possible, but the automatic has much more acceleration than a manual, besides, it's out of a caviler, so it may not perform as well.


:rofl:

[Big Joe]

People have done things like this but they always turn out to be very expensive and very time consuming. I think there also are issue that would have to be worked out with the car computer since it not set up for a manual tranny. Andrew as far as I know you only have the one car right? I dont think it would be smart for you to do this cause you will not be able to use your car for a while.

[dmbprep69]

Yeah i no Joe I really wish i had a beater car for a little while but thats not gonna happen... Anyway thx for all th help guys!
Peace,
Andrew

[95GT]

OK, your 5-speed is putting power to the ground at what, 2500-3000 rpms? besides, the gears in the manual for the caviler isn't going to push a Grand Am to all new heights.

[Matt95GT]

^Sorry, but everything you've said is 100% incorrect. Yes, it will push it to new heights... those that own 3100 Beretta's (same exact drivetrain as 3100 N-body's) have had great results after this exact swap.

Joe brings up a good point... this is the kinda project to do only if you have a beater. You'll need it if things don't go completely as planned or you need time to work out the bugs.