Ok, so Ive seen a few times on here where a few people have talked about a 3.4. Is this the motor that they used in the Pontiacs?

 

They were also used in s10's.

 

According to Wikipedia, two versions of the 3.4L engine were used in the following vehicles:

L32
The power rating of the 3.4 L L32 ("S-code") used in the Camaro and Firebird was 160 hp (119 kW) at 4,600 rpm and 200 lb·ft (271 N·m) torque at 3600 rpm. However, unlike the LA1 "3400" engine, the F-body cars used the Generation I architecture, with iron heads, and without splayed valves. It was longitudinally mounted.

Applications:

• 1993–1995 Chevrolet Camaro
• 1993–1995 Pontiac Firebird

LA1

The LA1 3400 ("E-code") was a bored-out version of the 3100. It retained the OHV layout of the previous engine, and was first utilized on the 1996 U platform minivans. Output for the 3400 is 180 hp (134 kW) and 205 lb·ft (278 N·m).

Applications:

• 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV
• 1997-2005 Chevrolet Venture
• 1996-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
• 1996-1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
• 1999-2005 Pontiac Montana
• 1999-2005 Oldsmobile Alero
• 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am
• 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala
• 2000-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
• 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek
• 2002-2005 Buick Rendezvous

 

Wow. Never knew they used them in the S10s. Ive just always heard of the 2.2 and the 4.3. Now, I did know that they used them in the mini van series, the firebirds, camaros, and such vehicles. What do you think of those motors? Ive never had one and I only know of one guy that has one.

 

I have one in my Impala, I like it a lot, lots of power and 26-30 mpg. The only issue I have with it is it has the "3.1 tic" so I let it idle for a few minutes before driving. I bought the car with 178K and now its up over 184K and going strong. If your looking for a good motor in a car Id recommend this one...

 

Never heard of such. I don't believe they were ever installed by the factory.

 

I have the 3.4L in my 94 Firebird. Its not a bad little engine. Nice MPG and has some nice pick up and go when needed.

I ended up doing pacesetter headers and a Magnaflow cat and cat back system (single in dual out) last year. Adds power and people think its a V8 when sitting idle however when peddle to the metal it sounds like a ricer.

But over all its not a bad engine at all.

 

Sorry, it was late, and I was tired. My bad.

 

Not to be confused with GMs clusterf**k 3.4 DOHC used in the Lumina LS & Z34, Monte Carlo Z34, Grand Prix and Cutlass Supreme from 1991-1997.

 

I kinda like the 3.1. I like the way they sound when you step into them lol