1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue 3.5 VS 3.8

1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
78,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KJONES805
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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
Sep 11, 2010 at 5:55 PM
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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.
Sep 18, 2010 at 3:19 AM
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