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coyotes22

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Mar 19, 2011 11:52 AM
I have a 97 cavalier, and will be getting a 90 cav for free. The 90 cav only has 65k miles on engine and tranny (frame is shot on 90), and i would like to swap it out into my 97.

Question is:

Is this possible?

Would it just be a matter of keeping the 97 intake and fuel injectors with the 90 engine, to keep the 97 computer?
Mar 19, 2011 11:52am
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Mar 19, 2011 5:55 PM
Problem solved.

Mar 19, 2011 5:55pm
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Mar 19, 2011 5:57 PM
What engine is in both cars? That's going to matter a lot obviously. If they are both the 2.2's...I'd imagine that would be possible. But I believe the 90 model also had the 3.1 in it? If you are going from a 2.2 in the 97' and trying to put a 3.1 in it from the '90...that would be a little more involved.
Mar 19, 2011 5:57pm
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Pick6

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Mar 19, 2011 6:01 PM
like gochiefs said, if they are different sized motors, there might be some extra work needed, but its definitely possible.
Mar 19, 2011 6:01pm
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WebFire

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Mar 19, 2011 7:02 PM
Drop a 350 in that bitch.
Mar 19, 2011 7:02pm
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Mar 19, 2011 8:13 PM
WebFire;717689 wrote:Drop a 350 in that bitch.

Go big or go home. 454.
Mar 19, 2011 8:13pm
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WebFire

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Mar 19, 2011 8:32 PM
Hell, stroke it to 496.
Mar 19, 2011 8:32pm
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Mar 19, 2011 8:35 PM
502 BB
Mar 19, 2011 8:35pm
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WebFire

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Mar 19, 2011 8:49 PM
LJ;717755 wrote:502 BB

I bought a '69 Caddy for a derby car years back. It has a 502 in it. Beast of a motor. Too bad they are no good for derbys.
Mar 19, 2011 8:49pm
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coyotes22

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Mar 20, 2011 2:53 AM
GoChiefs;717739 wrote:Go big or go home. 454.

I have a buddy with a '71 Nova, that has a 454 in it.

My car, that is pushing it. LOL
Mar 20, 2011 2:53am
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Mar 20, 2011 2:55 AM
coyotes22;717452 wrote:I have a 97 cavalier, and will be getting a 90 cav for free. The 90 cav only has 65k miles on engine and tranny (frame is shot on 90), and i would like to swap it out into my 97.

Question is:

Is this possible?

Would it just be a matter of keeping the 97 intake and fuel injectors with the 90 engine, to keep the 97 computer?
Ok, I have to edit a couple things:

It's a '91 Cav, Z-44 I forgot to look if it is a 2.2.

My only concern now, is the motor mounts may not be the same, as the body styles are different.
Mar 20, 2011 2:55am
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Mar 20, 2011 7:41 AM
coyotes22;718074 wrote: My only concern now, is the motor mounts may not be the same, as the body styles are different.
That is very possible that they could be different, I would also be concerned with joining it to the tranny.

The swap is very possible with a few modifications to solve these issues which involves more time and cash.
Mar 20, 2011 7:41am
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Mar 20, 2011 9:13 AM
Bio-Hazzzzard;718096 wrote:That is very possible that they could be different, I would also be concerned with joining it to the tranny.

The swap is very possible with a few modifications to solve these issues which involves more time and cash.
The tranny in the 91 is a 5 speed, as is mine.

So if my tranny does not match up right,,,,, tranny swap too? Is wat I am thinking.
Mar 20, 2011 9:13am
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Mar 20, 2011 10:52 AM
coyotes22;718108 wrote:The tranny in the 91 is a 5 speed, as is mine.

So if my tranny does not match up right,,,,, tranny swap too? Is wat I am thinking.

I would say yes to that if you already have the engine out it would make it that much easier to swap the tranny as well on a front wheel drive car. If the tranny in the 91 is in good condition with only 65k on it I would do it.

What is the mileage on the 97 BTW?
Mar 20, 2011 10:52am
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coyotes22

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Mar 20, 2011 11:24 AM
about, 150k (on the 97)

I looked at the gauge on the 91 yesterday, it said almost 80k. (I was told he thought it was 65-70k).
Mar 20, 2011 11:24am
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Mar 20, 2011 11:58 AM
Why not just drive it the way it is until the engine starts having problems, then swap it out?
Mar 20, 2011 11:58am
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Mar 20, 2011 12:12 PM
WebFire;718211 wrote:Why not just drive it the way it is until the engine starts having problems, then swap it out?

This...but additionally

Cavaliers were z24's not 44's, the Lumina came in a z34 however.

Also you really need to look under the hood and get some specs, the z24 came in four engine options, two 4 cyl. (2.0/2.2) and a v6 (2.8/3.1) I think. You better know what's up before you start pulling shit out Lol.
Mar 20, 2011 12:12pm