Flexplate Woes... (Page 3/3) pmbrunelle NOV 28, 05:34 PM The 3.4 L LA1 comes from a FWD car/minivan. The starter is already in the correct location; no drilling required as with the RWD donor engines. eti engineer NOV 29, 09:05 AM Pmbrunelle, Thanks for the information below. The engine is due to arrive tomorrow, so we will see. I didn't know the application of the LA1 until you pointed it out. Thanks.... quote Originally posted by pmbrunelle: The 3.4 L LA1 comes from a FWD car/minivan. The starter is already in the correct location; no drilling required as with the RWD donor engines.