What motors will fit my 96 Lumina

[tulsaokjoel]

I have found a 3.1 liter motor from a 2000 Buick Century and am wondering if I can make it work in my 96 Lumina? I still have my current motor in the car, so I can change over any parts that I need to. It seems like I've heard I'll have to change the intakes. Is that right? What else?

Thanks,
Joel

[Compufreek]

No leave the intakes you have larger channels in the '00 and if I remember they have roller tipped rockers. They only thing you may have a problem with is the EGR but there are designs for adapter plates every where in the forums.

[Anonymous]

I think hes talking about leaving his original block in the car and swapping on the 2000 parts (?). Yeah, 97+ 3.1 has roller rockers, and your 2000 motor has slightly different intake. Basically 96=160hp 2000=170 or 175HP same torque ratings.

[Rhedalert]

you should have the same EGR IIRC '96 vs '00

[Compufreek]

Oh the EGR already changed over in '96. I thought it was '97+ and even then some of the vans used the old style EGR.

[tulsaokjoel]

Actually, I'm wanting to switch everything. The engine I found has an egr valve on it, but no exhaust manifolds, alt., starter, ps pump, etc.

Basically what I'm getting out of your replies is that the motor will drop in my car with no problems other than maybe the egr valve. The 2000 intake will work fine in my car.