Q: Engine swap

asked by on March 27, 2017

I have a blown motor on my 2009 Pontiac G8 GT, and i am in dior need of your assistance for an upcoming project. Would a 2016 GMC Savana; engine (4.8L V8) be a decent swap ?

My car has 140000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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