Completed Engine Swaps., who's got em. add your name and info. ;) Options

[Mynzeyes]

just like the topic says, i think this would be a very good little thread, just to give some insight for the newbs and dreamers as to what the swappers have done, what they went through, and how it's workin out to this day. feel free to add any info you wish, mainly the car type before, the new motor type, info about your personal swap (as all swaps are NOT created equal), a time frame, general cost, how is the performance, are you happy w/ it, etc... . let's see how big this list can get. .

-John-

edit: btw, only post if you are DONE and driving the car. that's what i'm lookin for.

[Outsider]

August 2004 - Bearings go in 5S-FE
- time to look for a new motor.
- investigate ALL motor options available.
- I choose a lower maintenance route which would be non-turbo. most likely another 5S engine.

September 2004 - October 2004 - Start searching for an engine durring spare time.

November 2004 - Locate an engine
- I discover that a guy in town here has a BEAMS engine for sale and I buy it pronto.

Dec 2004 - August 2005 - Collect data and parts.
- I only had an engine,ECU and harness so many other parts had to be purchased.
- slowly worked on harness modifications while waiting for parts.
- had many problems with wiring as ignition is a direct fire system.

September 2005 - Found BEAMS wiring manual in New Zealand...(BINGO)
- start working on car with renewed effort.

October 10 2005 - Swap complete.

October 27 2005
- something happens to the tranny and I have no reverse or 5th gear.

Febuary 06 2006 - transmission repaired.
- It turned out to be internal shift linkage coming apart

Now on the road and driving



This post has been edited by Outsider: Jan 2, 2007 - 8:39 PM