Expert: Mike Evans - 4/29/2009

Question
I have a 1995 Olds Cutlass Ciera, and the engine and transmission have both gone. I have found a number of parts cars that have the same GM 4T60-E transmission that fits in this car, but my question is, how compatible are the engines of these cars?
I got a list of cars that share this transmission from wikipedia, and if you knew that the engines on any of these are also compatible that would be fantastic.
Cars:
1991-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera/Oldsmobile Ciera V6 3100 L
1994–1996 Chevrolet Beretta/Corsica V6 3.1 L
1992–1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6 3.4 L/3.8 L
1996 Buick Park Avenue V6 3.8 L
1993–1996 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo V6 3.1 L/3.4 L
1997–1999 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo V6 3.1 L
1997– Chevrolet Malibu V6 3.1 L Uses a 4T40-E
1997–1998 Chevrolet Venture V6 3.4 L
1992-1996 Pontiac Bonneville 3800 V6
1995-1998 Pontiac Grand Am 2.4 L
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix "GT" 3800 V6 (L36 Motor)
1994-1996 Buick Century
1991-1992 Oldsmobile Toronado/Trofeo 3800 V6
1991-1993 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L V8

Answer
    I don't know which engine you have in your Ciera, but make sure that you get a trans from the same engine, the bolt patterns are different.  If the engine and trans are both bad, I would try to find a complete engine/trans combo from a wrecked car and use it, you'll save yourself a world of trouble.