Engine identification help needed

[regal78]

Hey guys,

I'm currently running a 196ci 3.2l V6 in my 1979 Buick Regal but I'm looking for a replacement engine. I'm fine with running a V6 in this car but I'm over in the Netherlands and it's hard to find a Buick V6 engine.

I did found a V6 but all the seller can tell me it's a "GM V6". Could you help me identify the engine? All help is greatly appreciated!

He did supply some numbers and a couple of photos.

Springfield serialnumber: 32277
Engine number: 14063887
Manifold number: 14042539 =476512
Year: 1981
Carb: Varajet 2 Rochester

 

[L67ss]

Have a pic of the bell housing?

 

[regal78]

Have a pic of the bell housing?

Unfortunately not, I'll ask the seller for more pictures

 

[pontiacgp]

Don't all Buick engines have the oil pump in the front cover?

 

[81Regal]

Yes. That doesn't look like a GM engine to me.

 

[pontiacgp]

It looks like it's a transverse engine out of a FWD

 

[regal78]

Thanks everyone, guess I won't be buying this. One more thing, if I find a Buick 231ci 3.8l will I be able to swap it with my 196ci 3.2l without modifications?

 

[clean8485]

Looks like a carbed 2.8 V6 out of an older Chevy Citation.

 

[Texas82GP]

It's a 60° V6. The dead give away is how the valve cover overlaps the edge of the intake.

 

[pontiacgp]

what caught my eye was the exhaust and the rad hose at the back of the engine