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Expert: Todd Puccio - 6/28/2009


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hi todd i have a 95 and a 97 sunfire that i want to trade engines in is this possible in any way?I know that there always changing so even if i have to strip the old on to the new thats ok.Its the 97 going in to the 95.so anything you know about this would be awesome thanks //Allan(barnyardmacanic

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Hi Allan:

The engine will interchange as far as the size of the engine but that is as far as it goes. The 95 is an OBD 1 engine the 97 is an OBD II engine all the electronics are different which means the engine wire harness and engine computer are different as well. So unless you have a donor car to switch all the parts you need this is not really feasible. Good luck :)

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General auto repair,electrical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm specific. I have worked at my current dealership since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way. If your happy with the answer I gave you please feel free to Donate. This is a free service to you and I am not compensated at all by this web site. I have 22 years of experience to share with you and my knowledge wasn't free to me. I had to pay for my education.

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Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system. I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franchise was purchased by this dealership. Organizations: ASE master technician

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Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree 2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied sciences (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master technician

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