3500 top swap write-up and what vehicles and years

[Hugger]

Looking for a write up for a 3500 top swap. I just bought a 01 GA GT with blown head gaskets and figured I might as well upgrade while im in there. I want to make it a weekend project and i would like a list of parts, then buy the parts i will need before starting the job. So far i know i will have to use my 3400 uim so i dont have to worry abt the tb. 8mm rockers will be needed. but not sure what year make and model 3500 i can get the heads from. I am working on a budget and dont want to spend over $500 for the complete project. If anyone has already made a list or helpful knowledge, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Hugger

[bszopi]

Welcome to the site. Doubt you'll be able to do it for less than $500, unfortunately. Just the gaskets and bolts for the top end swap is going to run you close to $200.

[02GT_Skyhigh]

Welcome!
This is a great community!

I am currently working on a 3500 top swap. I am waiting for the ported 3500 lower intake to come in.

http://60degreev6.com/forum/showthread.php/48251-My-3400-3500-Build

[Hugger]

did it for $600 still not bad

Now... guess im needing injectors :P

[boomofdoom88]

might be cheaper yet to just swap to a full 3500 engine. i did it for less than $600 including crank sensor and ALL new sensors, gaskets, etc.... more work however. but dont we all love wrenching on cars anyway?

[ericjon262]

I bought a whole engine for $475 shipped to my front door. and I've picked most of the parts from out of the junkyard, I'm probably up to $550-$650.

[MidnightriderZ24]

nothing like a fresh top end though.

[ericjon262]

nothing like a fresh top end though.

yeah, but why bother, the motor I bought had 38,000 miles, that's nothing.

[boomofdoom88]

yeah, but why bother, the motor I bought had 38,000 miles, that's nothing.

48,000 on mine. looked like new inside. came from a malibu. car dealer that was dismantling it said the owner was an old lady

[Hugger]

dang thats cheap... lol, i really wish i woulda looked more into the engine swap. at the time i was living in an apartment and space and time wasnt in my options :/

[Daguse5853Z]

Yeah you'll spend the same amount doing to topend as you would buying the engine. I picked mine up for $275 with 27,000 miles on it. The engine we can use only had like a 3 year run or something and there isnt much demand for them so thats why you can get them for cheap, cheaper then a low mileage 3400. The swap is a little more involved then a 3400 swap but not impossible.