Why do you need to swap 3400 engine?
You will shave at least 1 full second off your quarter mile time, with basically stock 3400 swapped cavaliers running as fast as 14.5 seconds at 93mph through the 1320! If that isn’t enough reason to do this swap, I don’t know what is! The junkyard! www.car-part.com is your friend for locating your new motor.
What kind of engine is in a GM 3400?
Then 3400 is one of GM’s 3rd generation 60°V6 motors. The engines used in our 2nd generation J-Bodies is the gen 2 version of the 60° V6.
Can you swap a V6 for a 3400?
Your stock V6 transmission will bolt up to the 3400 with no modifications. Just use the clutch (performance clutch recommended) and flywheel from the old motor. If you have an automatic, you will need to use a Quad 4 throttle box in order for the kickdown cable to function A complete computer & wiring swap is not necessary.
Is the 3400 a GEN 2 or Gen 3?
The Gen 3 motors show significant improvement over the gen 2 variations in power & fuel efficiency. The 3100 is also a gen 3 motor and depending on year, is nearly identical to the 3400, save for the bore. GM rates the 3400 V6 at around 185 crank horsepower depending on application.
You will shave at least 1 full second off your quarter mile time, with basically stock 3400 swapped cavaliers running as fast as 14.5 seconds at 93mph through the 1320! If that isn’t enough reason to do this swap, I don’t know what is! The junkyard! www.car-part.com is your friend for locating your new motor.
Then 3400 is one of GM’s 3rd generation 60°V6 motors. The engines used in our 2nd generation J-Bodies is the gen 2 version of the 60° V6.
Your stock V6 transmission will bolt up to the 3400 with no modifications. Just use the clutch (performance clutch recommended) and flywheel from the old motor. If you have an automatic, you will need to use a Quad 4 throttle box in order for the kickdown cable to function A complete computer & wiring swap is not necessary.
The Gen 3 motors show significant improvement over the gen 2 variations in power & fuel efficiency. The 3100 is also a gen 3 motor and depending on year, is nearly identical to the 3400, save for the bore. GM rates the 3400 V6 at around 185 crank horsepower depending on application.