engine change

[WaynePV]

I am converting a 2001 into 2dr panelvan. It has 180000 miles, I would like to change out the engine for a lower milage one. How new of a model year could I put in without a lot of wiring trouble? Are there certain years to avoid? It is a 5sp manual. thanx

[Mean Green]

Originally Posted by WaynePV

I am converting a 2001 into 2dr panelvan. It has 180000 miles, I would like to change out the engine for a lower milage one. How new of a model year could I put in without a lot of wiring trouble? Are there certain years to avoid? It is a 5sp manual. thanx

Might as well rebuild the '01 seeing as how you'll be spending the money on an unknown used one.

[pt4cec]

Mean Green that sounds very wise. The replacement engine most likely will need work done. The orig engine is happy in there and re built will be like new. Andy

[Hooligan]

Also all of the emission equipment will be consistent with what you had.

[crusierdad76]

I checked out having a 2.2 Chevy and it was right at $2000 im not sure if a 2.4 is much higher but the guy doing the rebuild was also giving a 100,000 mile warranty "IF HE DID THE OIL CHANGES AND NEEDED MAINTENANCE" sounds like a good deal to mew