1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue 3.5 VS 3.8

Tiny
KJONES805
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  • 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 78,000 MILES
IF I WAS TO TRY AND PUT MY 3.8 IN A 2000 MODEL WHICH CURRENTLY HAS A 3.5 WHAT PROBLEMS AM I GOING TO ENCOUNTER? THANKS
Sunday, September 12th, 2010 AT 12:55 AM

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Tiny
ERNEST CLARK
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The 3.8's motor mounts won't fit, neither will the exhaust. You'll also have to completely change out the computer and wiring harness, as well as many smaller things such as emissions equipment, hoses, etc.

Not to mention, you'll never get that car certified to run on the roads.
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Saturday, September 18th, 2010 AT 10:19 AM

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