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Re: '01 Caravan 3.8 Engine Swap?
[Re: 1970440six]
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08/05/11 11:48 AM
08/05/11 11:48 AM
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HotRodDave
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It will run fine with the 3.3 computer. Been there done that. I have done it with 5.2 and 5.9s also and every time it works just fine. When you do swap the computer later on it makes more power but the computer needs to be programed with the VIN and miles on the vehicle or there will be codes for it. The computer can change fuel trim up to 25% before a code comes on for rich or lean and a 3.8 does not use 25% more fuel, according to the EPA there is like 1 mpg different between the two. Are you just thinking it would be cool to have a few more HP? A gear swap in the 604 tranny is pretty easy too If you need any assistance give me a PM, I am just at the other end of the lake
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Re: '01 Caravan 3.8 Engine Swap?
[Re: gtx6970]
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08/05/11 03:45 PM
08/05/11 03:45 PM
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HotRodDave
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The one I switched used the same year engine, just got the bigger one so I don't know about what years fit what. I would just try to find the same year motor and drop it in. A salvage yard would be able to tell you what year 3.8 can swap with an 01 3.8 van and I would feel safe buying one within that year range.
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Re: '01 Caravan 3.8 Engine Swap?
[Re: HotRodDave]
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08/05/11 03:47 PM
08/05/11 03:47 PM
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HotRodDave
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Just made a call for you, any 3.8 from 01-03 would be a direct swap.
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