3800 Series 2 engine swap?

Tiny
DMTOWNSEND1
  • MEMBER
  • 2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA
  • 3.6L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
I have an 02 Pontiac Grand Prix GT with 124,000 that came standard with this 3800 series 2 engine. Very reliable. I found a Base model 2013 Impala with 120,000 miles. But the 3.6l is garbage. And in addition, I found a duplicate 02 Grand prix with a bad transmission, but with the same good motor with 160,000. My plan was to finish and sell the car and move up to the latest w-body I can afford. I was told I can make the 3.8l work with the car's computer and wiring and stuff, but I know I would have to switch to the car's flex plate so it can happily bolt up to its 6-speed transmission. But that's pretty much all I can think of.
Thursday, August 11th, 2022 AT 11:13 AM

4 Replies

Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 47,282 POSTS
The year spread is pretty significant, I would make sure the mounting and bellhousing is the same and that the sensors plugs will work. Let me know if you need any wiring diagrams to help make the swap.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, August 11th, 2022 AT 12:40 PM
Tiny
DMTOWNSEND1
  • MEMBER
  • 21 POSTS
Yes, may I have a diagram?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, August 11th, 2022 AT 1:06 PM
Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 47,282 POSTS
Yep, here are the engine wiring diagrams for a 2013 Chevrolet Impala 3.6 engine and a guide to help check the connections. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 12th, 2022 AT 10:19 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links