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hey guys,

This question is from my brother. He would like to know what engines would be easy to put into a 2002 Sunfire 2.2L 4door. What would be the best bang for the buck. He is looking to spend 3000-3500$ for the swap.

Thanks for the help.

 
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An ecotec 4 cyl can be a potent choice, but the swap is electronically challenging. Another common swap is a 3400 v-6.

I believe a 3800 either n/a or s/c is not a good choice for a J-body. The platform is just not 'right' for that kind of ooomph! But that's just me.

 
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3800 SC'd is your best choice.

L67.

Or if you really want to go fast go with an L36 (N/A 3800) and put a cartuning turbo kit on it

 
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how much r these engines??? n where can my bro get them and the swap done??

 
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the engines are floating all over the place i am sure you could source one without even trying. So hes not going to attempt this himself?

 
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nooo he is only 17 n doesnt no muc bout cars i offered to help but i dunno much bout domestic swaps and he wants to get it done professionally and asap.

 
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No offence meant, but at 17 with little car knowledge, he doesn't want, need or have the ability to operate a 3800 s/c j-body. Would you let him cut your grass with a lawn mower powered by a small block v-8?

He should get some experience in first and then decide how he is able to modify something that will suit his needs. BTW, Playstation is NOT experience.

Spending a couple of years cruising in beaters and saving his money will pay off in the long run. He'll be able to step into a nice ride, not kill himself or someone else with an overpowered mangled piece of tin.

 
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But if you ever need your engine swap professionally but affordable:

check this out: ThanhDo Auto -- Tune Up Your Car

 
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tell him to buy a swaped civic with that 4k

 
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I have heard that Jbodys swap in a L67, the blocks are cheap and they were voted the top 10 best motors of the last 100 years.

I have a 00 Grand Prix GT and I have an L36. Going to turbo it with a ZZP kit. You should join a Grand Prix car forum in your local area and check out the classified advertisements there. I saw 3-4 on my car club alone with low milage.

GM FTW