Can somebody direct me to a thread on how to do a 3.5 swap? I have a 2002 with lots of body issues that was supposed to get a motor and have an opportunity to get a 2001 for dirt cheap with a blown motor. Is there anything that is going to need some modifications? Or can I just swap the front end over? I have a good 3.5 ready to go into a chassis.

 

It's doable, mods are required. IMO you'd be better off waiting for a decent 2002+ with a blown motor. Even drivable ones are cheap enough these days

 

Would I have to do any welding to make those modifications? I can still back out of the sale but it wouldn't look so good on my end. I have enough tools and dont mind doing some drilling and harness swaps.

 

No welding required. 6 speed swap would require a new trans mount that can be bolted on.

You have 2 options.

1: Swap everything over, engine, wiring, ecu, trans, emissions etc. for a full 3.5 swap.

2: Engine swap with 3.0 timing for a hybrid swap.
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Does the 3.5 bolt right up to the 3.0 transmission?

 

Yes.

You really need to do some reading. 3.5 swaps have been done and documented countless times.

 

I'll try searching a little harder. I was having some trouble finding a well documented swap with the keywords I was using. I have one concern though, would I still be able to pass inspection in NY with a new motor? I might be wrong but I feel like the 3.5 PCM wouldn't communicate with the modules in the 3.0 chassis. Im sure that info is on the forums, though.