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Would it be physically possible to drop a 2.5L Duratec and accompaning tranny into an '02 Chevy Cavalier? I know, this sounds insane, but I love the Duratec, but I cannot find a decent 'Tour in this area... I can find the engine and tranny in a junk-yard, but a whole 'Tour is just out of the question... I have the '02 Cavalier, but the engine is probably the weakest thing I have ever driven (And this includes a Mitsubishi Mirage...), and I would hate to get rid of it because it has extensive exterior mods and sweet alloy rims. Anyhoo, if I sound like an idiot asking, let it slide... I just worked 14 hours on a few hours sleep =). Thanks =).
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anything is possible. how deep are your pockets?
Jim Hahn
1996 T-Red Contour SE Reborn 4/6/04
3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit
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Of course someone will say that it possible if you have a lot of money. BUT it will be very difficult. Very hard to swap powertrain from one manufacturer and put it in an another. Nothing fits, shifter emplacement, all wirings for dash and electrical, mounts, etc.
IMO i would try searching for another tour, even if it's nt closer from where you live.
Nic.
Contour 99 MTX V6 fully loaded, stock with 110000km. Illuminated sunroof switch. About to do the mystique rear dome light conversion with eyeball dome light.
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You are better off dropping a S/C 3.8L with tranny into the J-body.
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It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.
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There is even a big after market for the Ecotec...they like turbo's too. I wouldn't mess with trying to get the duratec in there...if you are going to that much trouble...the car just wouldn't be worth it IMO.
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Originally posted by DemonSVT:
You are better off dropping a S/C 3.8L with tranny into the J-body.
99 SE V6\5spd - 156 HP\157 TQ 15.166-90.84
Totaled 02/12/06
99 SVT # 1571 - 175 HP\153 TQ 14.999-91.88
Born 3/24/99 Reborn 3/18/06
Pietenpol Racing Technologies project vehicle
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Originally posted by pole120:
Originally posted by DemonSVT:
You are better off dropping a S/C 3.8L with tranny into the J-body.
I know.
The wife won't let me do it though.
Eibach pro-kit and some bolt ons is all she'd let me do... 
Infinitely better then a stock Z24 and I know it's just her commuter car but still...
The 3.8L gets good mileage in O/D cruising... 
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I LOVED that 3800 in the 02 Regal I had. Super smooth, awesome power, tons of potential, and quality/reliability to boot.....
2006 Pontiac G6 3900SFI GTP Coupe
CAI, Stainless Cat Back, Vector Tune, Strut Brace, Eibach Pro Kit, Custom Made Projector Headlights, 4300K, 20% Tint
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Originally posted by LilRedRocket:
I LOVED that 3800 in the 02 Regal I had. Super smooth, awesome power, tons of potential, and quality/reliability to boot.....
i was originally going to buy a s\c regal but couldn't come up with the cash, so i bought my tour.
i have considdered picking up a malibu with the 3.1 and attempting to put a 3.8s\c in it, but that'll have to wait for some money, what a sleeper that would be  .
99 SE V6\5spd - 156 HP\157 TQ 15.166-90.84
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Born 3/24/99 Reborn 3/18/06
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There are two Buicks people should get if they are going to get one. 65-70 Gran Sport or a Gran National. VAROOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
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