quick question about cavy parts

[Subarudriftboy]

hey everyone, im new to the world of cavy's and domestic cars, but all my friends have em so i just inherited a 1991, and was wanting to ask something about it, is the engine bay big enough for a lumina V6, and with the lumina motor, is there a FWD transmission chevy makes that is manual that will be able to bolt right to it? sorry if this isnt the right place, id get pics of the freebie mobile but im too embarassed haha thanks all in advance!

[97cavalier]

Originally Posted by Subarudriftboy

hey everyone, im new to the world of cavy's and domestic cars, but all my friends have em so i just inherited a 1991, and was wanting to ask something about it, is the engine bay big enough for a lumina V6, and with the lumina motor, is there a FWD transmission chevy makes that is manual that will be able to bolt right to it? sorry if this isnt the right place, id get pics of the freebie mobile but im too embarassed haha thanks all in advance!

what size motor? the 3.8???

[Subarudriftboy]

yeah, the 3.8 lumy v6.

[97cavalier]

Originally Posted by Subarudriftboy

yeah, the 3.8 lumy v6.

I don't think the motor or tranny will bolt up. you will have to cut motor mounts and move them. And for the tranny i have no clue.

[Subarudriftboy]

ok since that combo wont work, would it be able to hold a newer (late 90's, early 00's cavy motor and 5 speed, and would it be alot of work to make it into a 5 speed from an auto interior wise and witht he firewall.

[Chevalier]

well im thinking about putting a 3.8 s/c in my car. It will bolt up to my 5 speed tranny from what i have heard. And im pretty sure it will. And you have the same body style as me, so yeah theres enough room for the swap. Its just a timly matter. ohh yeah good luck finding a tranny for a 2nd gen cavy. i have only found one and they wanted 700 bucks for it.. and it was still in the car. Why dont u just keep the auto and beef it up? or get a newer tranny that will hold the 3.8 power and customize the mounts.