3800 Series 2 engine swap?

2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA
120,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DMTOWNSEND1
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I have an 02 Pontiac Grand Prix GT with 124,000 that came standard with this 3800 series 2 engine. Very reliable. I found a Base model 2013 Impala with 120,000 miles. But the 3.6l is garbage. And in addition, I found a duplicate 02 Grand prix with a bad transmission, but with the same good motor with 160,000. My plan was to finish and sell the car and move up to the latest w-body I can afford. I was told I can make the 3.8l work with the car's computer and wiring and stuff, but I know I would have to switch to the car's flex plate so it can happily bolt up to its 6-speed transmission. But that's pretty much all I can think of.
Aug 11, 2022 at 11:13 AM
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The year spread is pretty significant, I would make sure the mounting and bellhousing is the same and that the sensors plugs will work. Let me know if you need any wiring diagrams to help make the swap.
Aug 11, 2022 at 12:40 PM
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Yes, may I have a diagram?
Aug 11, 2022 at 1:06 PM
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Yep, here are the engine wiring diagrams for a 2013 Chevrolet Impala 3.6 engine and a guide to help check the connections. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Aug 12, 2022 at 10:19 AM