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Alright. Don't get too excited W-body fam. I literally have just pulled the motor from the donor car, a 2006 Impala SS (which by the way, if anyone needs any parts, the rest of the car is being parted out, including full leather interior; PM me) to install into my '98 Monte. I am getting stir crazy due to cabin fever and not having enough snow to go snowmobiling and I'm currently waiting on a contractor to get started on my basement remodel, so I needed something to do to pass the time. I still have thousands of dollars worth of parts to get, including a clutch and flywheel combo, DOD delete kit, LS6 intake among other items. I fully expect this project to take some time, mostly due to finances, so it'll likely not be done until 2022 at the earliest. So, for the time being, I decided to just start playing so I could focus on the custom fabrication, such as motor mounts and wiring and whatnot. But, here's a few pics to show the 284 mocked up anyway.

This will be replacing the SC3800 in my '98 Z34. I forgot to mention that in the original post. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the 3800; I've just always wanted V8 noises. The Monte is still currently in storage and in running/ driving condition. The transmission pictured above is my 1st 284 with the noisy main shaft or input bearing. It is my stand-in for measurements and fitments to get everything ready. I have a 3rd one sitting in a '92 Z34 that still runs and drives, but that one has a crunchy 5th synchro. I'm hoping to someday crack open numbers 1 and 3 and combine them into another good trans.