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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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3.5 a/t swap

has anyone tried 3.5 and 3.5 auto trans swap into 97 max
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Please be more specific.

Yes, there have been 3.5 swaps into auto equipped transmissions. The transmission is the same (gear ratio wise) save for the small difference in the F/D.

The transmission in 3.5L equipped cars uses CAN communication, so electronic/software bugs might come into play. Why not use your stock unit? Is it on its way out?
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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im looking into swaping a 3.5 into my 97 auto---do i use my auot or do i need to use 3.5 auto
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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You can use yours. I'd recommend a tranny cooler and the normal stuff.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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if i swap i'm using mine but putting a VB in there I think. Maybe a new TC after as well. Try to keep that tranny as strong as possible.
Old May 1, 2007 | 07:59 AM
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Yep, one of my friend did it. He start it a month ago, and its almost COMPLETLY done.

He'll put the how-to soon on car domain, I'll keep you on.
Old May 1, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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the only issue ive heard of was the EGr valve
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