will 3.8 trans work in a 3.4

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Old 02-16-2013, 07:43 AM
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i have a transmission for a 3.8 and a friend is wanting it but i dont know if it will work with his 3.4? can any of you help me? i dont want to give it to him and it not work
 
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Old 02-16-2013, 08:42 AM
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nope, bolt pattern is different
 
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Old 02-16-2013, 01:19 PM
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With SII 3800 GM when with the 60V bolt pattern. The bell housing bolt are the same, do you mean the converter? I am not sure of the diameter of the torque converter, I think the electronics will be differents because the 3.4 is OBD1 and the 3800 is OBD2
 
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Old 02-18-2013, 06:25 PM
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Trans has the same part number. Use the 3.4 bell housing and 3.4 input shaft. Those are the only two parts of the trans that are different as far as I know.
 
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Old 02-19-2013, 08:06 AM
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Are you say that no matter the year they are all the same? Because a 93 would not even be an E and completley different setup. I know on the LT1's 94-95's are old ***** because of the PCM shifting harness.
 
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Old 02-19-2013, 08:33 AM
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Chaotic is reefering to a manual trans. Katzen never said if he was talking about an auto or manny tranny.
 
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Old 02-19-2013, 10:53 AM
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Ha,,, didn't even notice, I always assume auto unless they say stick.
 
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Old 02-20-2013, 10:04 AM
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oh sorry, yeah it is auto
 
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Old 02-20-2013, 10:53 AM
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So the short answer is no it is not plug and play.
 
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