Still seems to me that swapping a head and intake is a lot simplier and cheaper that doing an engine swap.
Simpler -- less thinking required for a mod than a swap - so agreed, cheaper - depends Same power output - no
Starting assumptions:
target has an open rear end
a rolled trailblazer/envoy was obtained for a donor
the 4L60E trans was also swapped at the same time
Work involved:
modify/buy a rear sump oil pan
make motor mounts
adapt the trans mount
install the engine/trans as one
make the drive shaft fit as needed
install an EFI feed & return line and efi pump
install the DBW gas pedal
send the PCM to Limequat for mod's
wire the engine according to Lime's wiring instructions
install the shifter out of the donor (its cable operated)
plumb the rad/heater hoses & trans cooler line
mount the donor air cleaner or replace with aftermarket
