3800 rat rod project

[phoenix]

Hello! I'm brand new, and that's my old minivan. I'm building up parts and pieces for a rat rod project, example;



The 3800 in the squished silhouette is in good shape and I'm on a budget, so i'd like to drop it into a frame-up build. There's also some sentimentality involved, thus "phoenix." I'd like to see that car reborn.

My question is this- the engine is a 3800 v6, series 1, L27, TPI, 3.8L. It was sitting east- west in the silhouette. What transmission/ bell housing combo do I need to scrounge up to turn it 90° and make it a laterally mounted RWD engine?

Also, will changing the orientation mess with the oil pan pump? I know i'll have to fab up new mounts, and clearance will be no issue what so ever since it's going into a 1940's behemoth.

Thanks for the help,
Ben Brandt

[bszopi]

Interesting project. Unfortunately, http://60degreev6.com/forum/showthre...847-3800-Swaps

We'd be more than willing to discuss a 3400, 3500, or any other 60V6 engine swap into your truck.

[phoenix]

Thanks for the head's up and the link, much appreciated!