Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor
#16
Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor
the gen 3 3.4 started in 96,in vans(99 in cars),and it had the 1.76 valve,3100 got the big port intake and big intake valve in 99 or '00
the big port 3X00 intakes have a 56mm tb insted of a 52mm like the older 60*v6
the big port 3X00 intakes have a 56mm tb insted of a 52mm like the older 60*v6
#17
Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor
Originally Posted by Wolfie
the gen 3 3.4 started in 96,in vans(99 in cars),and it had the 1.76 valve,3100 got the big port intake and big intake valve in 99 or '00
the big port 3X00 intakes have a 56mm tb insted of a 52mm like the older 60*v6
the big port 3X00 intakes have a 56mm tb insted of a 52mm like the older 60*v6
Not really relevant to my post.
#18
Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor
most of the stuff I know is from reading the 60*v6 forums for years(I still remeber when it was part of gmforums)
as for the tb,I've seen with my own eyes that the 3400 & large port 3100 tb is bigger than all the previous ones
as for the tb,I've seen with my own eyes that the 3400 & large port 3100 tb is bigger than all the previous ones
#21
Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor
Only thing I have to say is well... sure the 3.4L coudl probably be made to make oodles of HP but, you will have to do alot of R&D yourself, and spend alot of money.
I enjoyed and miss my 3.4L at times, but hell even with my 3.8L I think tis crazy to go too nuts on them because you have to do alot of research yourself. Which gets pricey and unfortuneatly I don't have the money for that
I enjoyed and miss my 3.4L at times, but hell even with my 3.8L I think tis crazy to go too nuts on them because you have to do alot of research yourself. Which gets pricey and unfortuneatly I don't have the money for that
#22
Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor
I know this thread is about the 3.4 but i have a kinda similar question about the 3800. What is the differance between the 3800 series II and series III or the rwd and frd motors? Are there any parts like heads, intake, that you could swap for the better like you did on the 3.4? If nobody knows thats fine, but I was just wondering.
#23
Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor
Originally Posted by VladimirSteel
I. What is the differance between the 3800 series II and series III or the rwd and frd motors?.
and fwd and rwd are older fwd have a plasitc intake and a different oil filter location/angle,and exhaust mainfolds are different
Last edited by Wolfie; 10-03-2005 at 10:42 PM.
#25
Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor
the problem is that the intake manifold (upper and lower) cannot be used without using the aluminum heads. the same can be said about the heads themselves.
its not a one or the other package.
its not a one or the other package.
#28
Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor
Russel: I've not posted here for quite a few years, but I was intrigued by your post. I was wondering if you could hypothesize what difficulties might be encountered if one were to swap a FWD minivan or GA GT donor motor into the F-body? This would avoid the rebuild cost (but still have to rotate the upper intake manifold 180 degrees as you stated). Big question is...will the RWD accessories bolt onto the FWD block? I expect the tranny housing will bolt up fine. Engine mounts should be the same, right?
Also, do you like the FWD GT cam profile better than the RWD? I noticed you don't mention changing the cam, or was that implied?
Also, do you like the FWD GT cam profile better than the RWD? I noticed you don't mention changing the cam, or was that implied?
#29
Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor
Originally Posted by dakotacamaro
Russel: I've not posted here for quite a few years, but I was intrigued by your post. I was wondering if you could hypothesize what difficulties might be encountered if one were to swap a FWD minivan or GA GT donor motor into the F-body? This would avoid the rebuild cost (but still have to rotate the upper intake manifold 180 degrees as you stated). Big question is...will the RWD accessories bolt onto the FWD block? I expect the tranny housing will bolt up fine. Engine mounts should be the same, right?
Also, do you like the FWD GT cam profile better than the RWD? I noticed you don't mention changing the cam, or was that implied?
Also, do you like the FWD GT cam profile better than the RWD? I noticed you don't mention changing the cam, or was that implied?
as for the cam,it won't work in the rwd block(due to oiling and the rwd block dosn't have the bosses for the cam retainer) and even if it did, it isn't much bigger than the x-11 cam in the rwd 3.4
#30
Re: Some insight into the 3.4L OHV RWD motor
heh. i love how my posts turn into other peoples posts on this board.
hes somewhat right. most of the engine info is good, the cam in the 3400 is actually milder than the 3.4L RWD cam - hence the more tq output.
thats why i didnt mention changing the cam, because i didnt. i still have my stock 3.4 rwd cam in the engine.
hes somewhat right. most of the engine info is good, the cam in the 3400 is actually milder than the 3.4L RWD cam - hence the more tq output.
thats why i didnt mention changing the cam, because i didnt. i still have my stock 3.4 rwd cam in the engine.