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05-09-2007, 06:52 PM #1
engine swap started
http://stealthram.com/engineswap.htm
in about 4 hours, had the trans out, and just about everything disconnected from the engine, i.e, wiring harness, belts, suspension, hoses, etc... pretty much all that's left is some wiring on the back of the motor and the bolts that hold the crossmember in the car. motor should be out tomorrow.Cold Air Intake, Muffler Delete, Vinci High Performance Dual Valve Springs, Hardened Pushrods, Yella Terra 1.85 Rockers, Some Hydropdipped Stuff, Strut Tower Brace, Some SS Badges, boost/vacuum gauge, fuel pressure gauge, some checkered stripes, drilled/slotted rotors, ZL1addons Stealth wickerbill, Ruxifey LED side markers
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05-10-2007, 11:42 AM #2
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If its coming out the bottom, why did you remove the trans with the car in the air? That's time consuming...
I JUST finished my engine swap, and dropped (or lifted the car ) the whole thing (engine, trans, K-member and suspension together) in under 2 hours.
And there is no need to disconnect the ground wires at the back of the head or the oil pressure sending unit. They stay connected - drop the engine harness with the engine!
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05-10-2007, 01:03 PM #3
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I did mine thru the bottom. It was in my opinion almost easier that way once I learned how to do it. Less stuff to disconnect.
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05-10-2007, 03:54 PM #4
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05-10-2007, 04:32 PM #5
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All Black- 83, 87, 02 All WS6 T/As
Looking good man... nice pics and breakdown....Any probs?
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1983 Black WS6 "WindCharger"
1987 Black WS6 "WS87"
2002 Black WS6 "Silver Streak"
Sold the other four f-bodies
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05-10-2007, 04:34 PM #6
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05-10-2007, 04:37 PM #7
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All Black- 83, 87, 02 All WS6 T/As
Whats going in?
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05-10-2007, 04:38 PM #8
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05-10-2007, 04:42 PM #9
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All Black- 83, 87, 02 All WS6 T/As
Ouch! 12 grand? What are you hoping it will show numbers wise? Are you selling the ls1 to make up some of the money?
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05-10-2007, 04:47 PM #10
motor should be capable of nines and produce low to mid 600s. if someone wants to buy it, sure.
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05-10-2007, 04:51 PM #11
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05-10-2007, 05:25 PM #12
Are you doing the work at home or at your work?? Just curious.
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05-10-2007, 05:28 PM #13
at my work.
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05-10-2007, 06:00 PM #14
awesome dude! Its about time. I cant wait for an in-car camera view of this thing screaming down the track. Great set up !!!
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05-10-2007, 06:01 PM #15
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05-11-2007, 04:54 AM #16
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Why not go with polyurethane mounts? They a good bit cheaper at $50 for the set, and they will hold up much better than the stock mounts. I had reservations about body shake due to the harder mounts before - but after I got the engine running I hardly notice the difference.
And getting dropping everything in under 2 hrs... it was my first. I've pulled multiple bodies from the chassis of newer Ford F150s and Expeditions at work, and I must admit, my car was more of a PITA!
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05-11-2007, 02:11 PM #17
i'd rather not take the chance of being the one with the vibration issue. i already have that with the trans mount.
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05-14-2007, 05:30 PM #18
motor and k-member went in today. most of the wiring is done.
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05-14-2007, 05:35 PM #19
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05-14-2007, 05:36 PM #20
hopefully by the end of the week. i should have all of the motor stuff done tomorrow. then wait on the transmission to be fixed. should be ready on wednesday. install it and fire it up.
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