Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor

[nightrider2]

Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor

kinda...I left all the rockers way loose so i can crank her with the starter to get the oil flowin' then I'll torque em down

[damianw22]

Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor

what does the 3500 motor come out of. and if i do this swap to my 3.4, will everything fit perfect and all the sensors plug up?

[nightrider2]

Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor

this isn't really just a bolt on swap, theres alot more to it to get the 3.4 accessories and what not to go back on

[Forced_Firebird]

Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor

kinda...I left all the rockers way loose so i can crank her with the starter to get the oil flowin' then I'll torque em down

I tried some Gen2 pushrods on my motor, and they are almost right. They are good enought to where I'm going to run them, but it seems they need to be about .010" longer.

I got .037" of lifter travel after zero lash. The Gen3's are closer to .050' (a little much) and .045" seems to be best in most cases.

The only drawback to using them is that at high lift/RPM situations, there won't be as much lift/duration -- BUT --- that's better than the pushrods being on the long side :P

[damianw22]

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thanks nightrider2. i have read alot about the 3500 swap, and i think i am going to stay with what i have and just add a bunch of bolt ons. i am actually looking for a set of headers that arent to overlly expensive. if you can lead me in the right direction i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks again.

[nightrider2]

Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor

pacesetters, around 230ish

[damianw22]

Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor

thanks. can i order them offline, or do u know an individual selling them? i also heard that there was a stock cutout in the 3.4 manifold, and if taking that out, it woud give a 3 horses. is that true.

[AHowe0]

Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor

Alright so the 3.4 FWD heads and intake manifold bolt right into the 3.4 RWD?

You said you put 3.1 FWD heads on your 3.4...so they must fit, but what about the 3.1 FWD intake manifold? Will that work as well?

[Camaro_95]

Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor

hey thanks guys i knew there was a way. You guys help me out alot in what mods to do next, again thanks

[nightrider2]

Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor

Alright so the 3.4 FWD heads and intake manifold bolt right into the 3.4 RWD?

You said you put 3.1 FWD heads on your 3.4...so they must fit, but what about the 3.1 FWD intake manifold? Will that work as well?

yes but if your going to take the time and spent the money......use 3400 stuff from a 00+ year car....theres no point in using crap

[Forced_Firebird]

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yes but if your going to take the time and spent the money......use 3400 stuff from a 00+ year car....theres no point in using crap

3400 stuff pre-'00 is good, it's only the 3100's that changed after '00 and became identical to the 3400's on the top ends (with the exception of the 3100/3400 written on the plenums).

[parkplace101]

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excelllent info on this motor!! thanx dude!!!:banana:

[ozzker]

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I just read all 27 pages, my brain hurts! But I learned alot and will have many questions once I gather my thoughts!

[IwannaCamarosoBad]

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I just read all 27 pages, my brain hurts! But I learned alot and will have many questions once I gather my thoughts!

You sad sad soul lol I pity you for reading it all at once

[FuZE01]

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I just read all 27 pages, my brain hurts! But I learned alot and will have many questions once I gather my thoughts!

im with oz on this one, 27 pages made my brain explode! there was alot of cross talk. (a little too much for my a.d.d.) it is good info though. it seems as if i need to take notes on this or just ask black or someone else who already did the swap to see what there thoughts are on the subject