88 Coupe gets a 3.4 (Page 35/57)
Marine1981 MAY 29, 04:56 PM
Wow Joe, finally finished this thread. The car looks great and you have me thinking of a 3.4 for one of my cars. Whenever I get a garage I will probably pick your brain on how you did some of this stuff.

Ben
josef644 MAY 29, 05:25 PM
Ben I located a box about the right size today for your 120 Speedometer. I will take it to the post office tomorrow.

I am pretty happy with the 3.4. I am thinking about a 4T60 overdrive for an over the winter project. I am turning 3000 rpm at 70 MPH. Our Malibu is only running around 1800 rpm for the same speed. I think you will be happy with the 3.4.
Joe
Marine1981 MAY 29, 05:52 PM
I plan to swap the engine and trans out at the same time. I think a 3.4 would be good for Becca's car because she likes the look of the stock 2.8 and was fine with the power her auto had. I figure a 3.4 and newer auto trans would work will for her 84.
josef644 MAY 29, 06:22 PM

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Originally posted by Marine1981:

I plan to swap the engine and trans out at the same time. I think a 3.4 would be good for Becca's car because she likes the look of the stock 2.8 and was fine with the power her auto had. I figure a 3.4 and newer auto trans would work will for her 84.



Best that you locate a parts car for the swap. One you can keep near. You can't remember how stuff was installed or indexed until it is crunch time. You will discover a thousand things and fasteners you need when you get to installing it back in the car. Poe has been my best friend for the last year and a half. Take lot and lots pictures of everything before you remove them.

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Marine1981 MAY 29, 10:39 PM
Not sure if I can afford or store a whole parts car. Who knows, maybe when I get around to it I will be able to.
josef644 JUN 02, 09:29 PM
I put the side marker lights back on teh car this morning. I am gonna go for a nice ride tomorrow AM before I start removing the rack to replace all four tie rods.

Not gonna get much done this week as I have the grandchildren here until next weekend.

As it sits today:


I'll take a good picture of it outside the garage tomorrowr.

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josef644 JUN 10, 12:24 PM
Took me a nice 50 mile ride around Lake Livingston today. Car runs great. No AC yet
Marine1981 JUN 10, 02:46 PM
Looking good Joe, can't wait to see it at the next meeting we go to!
30+mpg JUN 10, 04:05 PM
Tip: Add some oil with dye in it to the AC system and a use UV flashlight to find leaks.
josef644 JUN 10, 04:33 PM

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Originally posted by 30+mpg:

Tip: Add some oil with dye in it to the AC system and a use UV flashlight to find leaks.



This is on my 'To Do' list. I have a friend who does this for a living. I am gonna take it to him and let him put in the UV dye. I purchased me a good 51 bulb UV flashlight for $13.00 at Amazon.com.