I need to replace the engine in my '84 (with a manual trans), and have a deal on an '88 Olds 3.8 from a FWD. It is an electronic engine, fuel injected and all. Has anybody that has done a "small" V-6 such as this got anything to say? My main worry is about this engines' life expectancy. It will be revving much higher than orginally designed, and for long stretches. I hope the trans should be able to take the loads, as it will be a highway / trip truck, not a daily driver. I know the conversion part will not be bolt-up, and am not worried about most of that.