Is this a good deal to get?

[Kilroy]

There is a local guy selling a '97 Grand Prix for $500.00. I was thinking of getting it for spare parts / parting out, and maybe using the engine as a rebuild project, maybe build it up with good parts and a blower, then swapping it into my 2003. Here is the link: 97'' Pontiac Grand Prix - Brandon, Manitoba Classifieds

 

[Koniig]

Looks like an SE to me.

So, unless you want to go slower, the engine is worthless to you, haha.

 

[dsmuts]

It could have a 3800 maybe. Some se's had that option.

 

[Slick2500]

You have to remember the 97-00 SEs had the 3800 as an option. But some of the 97s came with the 4T60E not the 4T65E.

 

[Iceman6669]

97 GTs and SEs had the 4t60 trans.

 

[Slick2500]

No Ice some of the SEs had the 4T65E.

 

[Iceman6669]

I m 99% they all had the 60e... But just in case I am wrong any proof??

 

[Iceman6669]

Here... As you see no 97 NON-Supercharged Grand Prix got the 4t65e
http://www.gmtuners.com/transmission/1997_4T65-E.pdf

 

[Kilroy]

I would be using the drivetrain as a rebuild base anyway. If it isn't the 3.8, then I guess it would only be good for body / interior parts and parting out. Apparently the tranny has "problems" anyway. Or a possible fix-er-up-er for my son??