I have a $300 1997 cavalier with the 2.2 ohv, and 3-speed transmission(previous owner claimed to have 80K on them). Im getting a 1998 cavalier Z24 with a bad 2.4 and good 4-speed tranny. Instead of taking the gamble of buying a used 2.4 for $600-$800, how hard would it be to swap the 2.2& 3-speed into the Z24? i know ill have to change the engine harness, ECM, shifter cable, shifter assembly, instrument cluster(both have the dial style odometers), cruise control cable, blah blah blah...but will the transmission bolt in without modifications to mounts? I just don't know if the 3-speed and 4-speed J's have the tranny mounts welded in the same spots or not. From what i've read up, the mounts are not a problem, but that's based on information that ended in "i think". Also not sure if switching from electronic controlled, to vacuum controlled tranny will matter since i would be switching the ECM, and harness. Lord knows how much easier this would be if the 97 was a 4-speed. Any info on this would be appreciated.
Thanks.
FYI, this car will be for my little sister as a school car. I just know the 2.2 will be more reliable, and cheaper/easier to fix.
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