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  1. 09-18-2011, 12:58 AM #1
    rpond
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    transmission swap info please

    wanted to know if a tranny from an 85 3.8 buick will bolt to my 83 2.8 pontiac. can someone help me with this?
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  3. 09-18-2011, 08:50 PM #2
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    Sorry, they won't bolt up, different bellhousing bolt patterns.
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  4. 09-20-2011, 08:27 AM #3
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    If the 3.8 is a FWD engine then yes, it'll bolt up just fine.


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