Will a 98 3.8 v6 fit in a 96 Firebird?

Rage
07-08-2004, 11:11 PM
I know it will "fit", but are they going to have the same mounts....wiring....blah...blah...blah....

I know nothing of V6's, this is for a buddy of mine, so I would greatly appriciate y'alls help.

Teufel Hunden
07-08-2004, 11:37 PM
The 96 and the 98 V6s are identical as far as i remember.

OneSickSix
07-09-2004, 12:53 AM
Only difference is the intake manifold design - one is angled and the newer one is straight.

99blackSS
07-09-2004, 05:15 AM
Originally posted by OneSickSix
Only difference is the intake manifold design - one is angled and the newer one is straight. You mean the throttle body? Because the 98 V6 has a angled throttle body too, which would work out good.:think:

OneSickSix
07-09-2004, 09:57 AM
Yes, but IIRC to swap out one you have to swap out the other because of the mounting setup.

96 Chamelon TTops Stock
07-12-2004, 09:23 PM
I just put in a 98 pontiac engine in my 96 camaro. I did not have any problems.