I Swapped 3s-ge Redtop Into 97 Limited Edition Vert., Pictures are restored, many more added 5/24/11 Options

[D-Man]

bad harness, call Dr. Tweak!!

[njccmd2002]

i was looking at the very exhaust on there, it was cheap to begin with, what deal did he cut you on top of that?

150$ plus shipping

i have bought like 4 times from him, so i asked him to let go of the exhaust as he did not use it.

[Batman722]

update !

[njccmd2002]

small one, engine is not out yet, but is ready, need to disconnect the ps, a/c and harness from cabin.

Only work like 2 hours a day not every day due to my work. I work 12 hour shifts so need to rest.

i have taken pics, but will wait to post them.

slowly getting there, of course this is a one man job, lol...

[Rusty]

sweet best of luck during swap, but remember to be careful etc, since your working alone.

[njccmd2002]

yup, curious thing, is that there is a noticeable difference in axles, i may keep a hybrid setup, using what i have from the swap, and completing the axle with mine, ill post a pic in the moring to show the difference, my axles are wimpy anyway, and least the first portion can still be JDM.. lol,

yes im being careful.. thanks... is a new experience.

[njccmd2002]

the only thing keeping the engine is the side mounts lol,

Im a noob, i messed up the core heater of the a/c so i guess i have to get a new one, and put it in while im at it...

I spilled the fuc....oil last night, the rear mount heard so many new names , and i used gojo as bodywash. But all is good, still on the way.

Boy, never thought it was going to be so fun , the engine is coming out tonight....

if the beams works i may start posting some things for sale. Not now.

just as a peek... but not now, lol





starting to tear down the engine.



This post has been edited by njccmd2002: May 26, 2011 - 1:27 AM

[njccmd2002]

pain in the arse to get it from the top, specially if on jackstands on a high level....

I hope did not nick the ac lines....

so far, possible a/c lines damage and the a/c heater core is damaged.. lol, the experience is priceless...







the pics show the carnage

recycling the power steering fluid!!!



my filter and the maf adapter, that i will use...



This post has been edited by njccmd2002: May 26, 2011 - 1:34 AM

[SwissFerdi]

Many kudos to you for doing this yourself...seriously. Quite ballsy. Can't wait to see the finished product, obviously.

[CelicaST_CALI]

very nice

[Batman722]

the heater core pipe, did you crack it ? You should of just disconnected it from the water line on the motor get in there and try to make that round again, or else it will leak forever (very bad). When you eventually put a new hose/clamp on it just make sure it's tight and look for leaks after...

The A/C line is just dented right ? no problems unless it's cracked.

ya ! motor's out ! change your fuel filter with an OEM one !

[BonzaiCelica]

nice progress

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Jan 22, 2010 - 11:29 PM

[Rusty]

Oohh stink about the hoses, but big congrates there, you have the engine out

yeah replace the fuel filter, fix up those lines and time to give the engine bay a tidy up, since the motor is out.

[njccmd2002]

i dont think the a/c lines are cracked, but i hate to try to fix the heater core and still leak, once im at it might as well get a new one. Especially if its getting ready to crack on the inside.

Now that i see it, not as easy to get the engine out. Im thinking to change the timing belt, the pulleys and waterpump now!

Dont want to do this again for this, if i can do it now. Ill keep posted.

[erahman85]

Awesome now were on the same boat lol!!!!!

[97celiman]

not to threadjack but can someone explain this gojo as a bodywash phrase...

[samir0189]

not to threadjack but can someone explain this gojo as a bodywash phrase...

Gojo is a maker of heavy duty hand degreaser, the stuff you use after doing work on the car to wash the "blackness" off your hands, like LAVA soap, GOOP, etc, you've had to use one of them.. ...

He had to use it as a bodywash cause he was entirely coated in grease/oil/soot.

[njccmd2002]

finishing the harness from the beams, i have noticed the subtle differences...

the srs plug i think it goes to pin 4 and not 5 in the light grey and the white plug in the usdm has way more wires goin to it and so is the dark pin ON THE BEAMS... SO MANY WIRES.....

USDM HARNESS



BEAMS HARNESS this is where you have to do the repining of the clutch start, and where the srs wires come to...





This post has been edited by njccmd2002: May 26, 2011 - 1:37 AM

[GriffGirl]

best active thread on the board now, nice work & keep it up!

[njccmd2002]

The USDM white plug has a brown, white and brown wire that im trying to identify? what were those...

The beams dark grey plug has a yellow, brown, gray and white/blue wire that are extra and missing the blue/white..

My car has cruise, and maybe this beams had abs, or any other sensor, i would like to find out if these are important....

Been browsing the electrical manuals and its tedious..