Unfortunate for me I have a very limited budget to contend with. That and with work slowing down, has pushed my dates back most likely till spring.
Most of the stuff is used. The 3800 Series 1 (I know, but what do you want for $200.00) had around 70,000 and is together. Pulled bottom end apart(with new bolts) to inspect, looks very good. Charger in good shape. The GM number confirms it is a 1993, but all Eaton charts show it is a Gen3?
It was cheaper for me to go with the pre ODBII PCM I got with the engine. I have a prom burner and have been practicing with a few tuner tools. Have the harness ready except for what I have to tie together in the car.
That limited me to a 4T60e. Keeping around the 3.33-3.29 differential range also limited things that I could afford. Any of the larger cars with a 4t60e in the pick and pulls were too toasty for me. So I had to end up with a Nbody 1995 5wfw broadcast code. I pulled it this past May and it was remaned for that wrecked car Jan. 2011. Painted sign off and dates behind the converter. On the road for 16 months or less. I had to find out the code the hard way. The code numbers were gone off the tag. I pulled things apart a few days ago. 3.29 reversed fine tooth diff. Not HD but the same one used in the 1995 G body SCs. The only difference being the teeth on the reluctor and I can deal with that in the programming.
The sun gear looks like the hardened replacement. How much problems were there after the sun gear update? Absolutely no debris(not even dust) in the pan.
Still have to get a Wbody left axle shaft. Left side is ready and have the right inner and outer joints.
I not doing A/C (no compressor anyway),but have put the alternator low rear side in case I want to later.
I'm going to use 4 point engine mounts instead of the dogbone. Have already fabricated the front engine mount, right trans nose mount and engine to trans nose brackets. Do the left, front and rear TH125 trans mount brackets work on the 4T60e? I will be fabricating my own rubber mounts. You will see later.
I have fabricated, using the manifolds and new parts a new crossover/Ypipe so I can run the exhaust in stock direction. Have the other parts in 2.5" ready. Mandrel bent. Using a glass pack where the cat is for now. May want to put one in later to use normal tags. Have to have engine in car before I can do a fit up. Still have to weld in a O2 bung and set up a flex or spring flange.
I have a Delco new SC suitable fuel pump ready. Have to make up lines.
I will be dealing with the throttle and trans cable brackets in the next few weeks.
Have already been over the brakes and suspension in the car. The only wear is about .015 in the upper ball joints. Passable, but I might do them anyway. Rebuilt all calipers. And rotors are less than a year old. Just have to get a better set of front pads. Currently Raysbestis. Stock brakes are working OK for me and I'm not going to race or autocross it.
The car is currently a daily driver. My daily drive to work is less than a 1/4 mile.
When I go to do the swap it will need to be as quick as possible. I live in the city without a garage. I have to get as much done out of car as possible.
Thanks to all for the help so far.
[This message has been edited by cmechmann (edited 11-09-2013).]