engine swaps

[KidR1]

could someone tell me how an engine swap works?

is it as plain as shoving an engine under the hood...?

arent there other factors to think about too ?..like transmission and i dunno what else...

any input would be welcome

thanks

[Ottoman]

generally an engine swap is actually a drivetrain swap..

most often... the swap is: Enginer+tranny+Ecu+wiring harness(or standalone)

depending on the chassis it's going in u'll need:

custom engine + tranny mounts
upgraded Cooling
Upgraded suspension (to handle the most often extra weight in the front)
Drive shaft or axles if it's FF


usually sticking the engine into the body is not hard.. Getting it to Run right, and handle well is...

[KidR1]

thanks for the reply ottoman,

but tell me if this is possible..i saw a real beat up corvette stingray....i dont think it has an engine or anything else for that matter either...

is it possible to put in a 2jz engine(anything japanese) , assuming a new transmission has to be put in and everything...what kind of budget am i looking at if at all this is possible...

[...SILVIA...]

thanks for the reply ottoman,

but tell me if this is possible..i saw a real beat up corvette stingray....i dont think it has an engine or anything else for that matter either...

is it possible to put in a 2jz engine(anything japanese) , assuming a new transmission has to be put in and everything...what kind of budget am i looking at if at all this is possible...



Yes it's possible to put a 2jz in the corvette :)

If ur serious and need help in doing it...lemme know :)

[Ottoman]

thanks for the reply ottoman,

but tell me if this is possible..i saw a real beat up corvette stingray....i dont think it has an engine or anything else for that matter either...

is it possible to put in a 2jz engine(anything japanese) , assuming a new transmission has to be put in and everything...what kind of budget am i looking at if at all this is possible...


put aside about a 1,000 by the time it's up and running..

[A.Z]

Yes it's possible to put a 2jz in the corvette :)

If ur serious and need help in doing it...lemme know :)
and then all the chevy owners in Bahrain will burn the vette :clap:

[KidR1]

put aside about a 1,000 by the time it's up and running..




u mean a 1000 after all the work is done?..
or 1000 for the whole job itself?

i didnt understand wht u put up there...sorry ottoman

and silvia...its an idea...itd be serious depending on how much moolah id have to throw for it in the first place...u gotta ballpark figure on how much id have to spend?

adel..
if all the chevy owners smoke supras and skylines...yes..then ud smoke the vette....
I dont want a fasttttt car....ive got an R1...lol
but a quick car is fun no doubt..
cheers

[1.8 civic]

Good Idea, But Keep It American V8.

[Ottoman]

u mean a 1000 after all the work is done?..
or 1000 for the whole job itself?

i didnt understand wht u put up there...sorry ottoman



I meant 1k bd for buying the engine and trans+acc+ custom work to put it in the car and get it running... that doesn't include the cost of the donor car and stuff...

[twin-turbo]

and then all the chevy owners in Bahrain will burn the vette :clap:

That is a very true point :z: (but would be a waste of a vete) maybe just drain the oil from it when its parked so the engine seizes

keep it american dude you can pick up good cheap american engines no need to add jap engine

[ADM]

thanks for the reply ottoman,

but tell me if this is possible..i saw a real beat up corvette stingray....i dont think it has an engine or anything else for that matter either...

is it possible to put in a 2jz engine(anything japanese) , assuming a new transmission has to be put in and everything...what kind of budget am i looking at if at all this is possible...
Bro, a vette deserve nothing less than a V8. A muscle car isnt a muscle car if it doesnt have a gurgling V8 under the hood, and most preferably, N/A. Besides, think of all the bottem end torque and the fun you will be missing out on :)
I say, dump an LS1 into it :D

[Quarantine]

2jz in a vette dont do it man, sounds dumb. just get a supra if you want a 2jz

[Ottoman]

why is it no one cries a river when they put an american engine into a Jap car?

besides only vette's had shitty gas guzzling motors anyway...

putting a 2jz in would be cheaper and easier.. an LS1 would take even more work...

[ED]

ottoman, I beg to deffer bro.

engine swap is an engine swap, headache, headache, and even more headache, a crap load of work and money no doubt.

if buy saying slapping in a 2JZ is cheaper, you mean do a job less than half assed then go ahead and slap the good ol'e SBC in it coz thats not only cheaper, its all over the place.

if you want to do a proper job with any other motor, you will need a motor, a tranny, ECU (be is a stand alone or an OEM), custom mounts (motor and tranny), Custom cooling system, Custom Fuel system, Custom Drive shaft, new wiring all over.

Now, if we were to swap in any FI motor (turbo or blower), an Intercooler, Intercooler pluming, oil lines, and full exhaust (in both cases).

Now, am I saying swapping any V8 in the vette is better, no it is up to him but makes more sense.

am I saying swapping a Japanese motor in it is wrong, No, but it takes alot more work, money and tuning.

Guys, engine swaps if not done in a proper manner can and well be Hazardous to you, your car, and other people, regardless of the frame you are using, regardless of the motor your swapping, it has to be done properly and will require many hours of work, and a hefty amount of cash.

none the less, I wish you get the car, and go a head with your project, Keep us posted and take a ton of pics.

Good luck.

[A.Z]

it will be the joke of the year :p
stop watching tokyo drift "RB26 into an old american V8" .. ..

[Quarantine]

seriously its not right. japanese motor in an american car, or the other way round. and like sarz said, it aint cheap doing a normal swap let alone a crazy one like this.

and if no money is no option, i'd say invest in building your vette motor and slap a couple of turbo's on it, and you will own the streets

[ADM]

it will be the joke of the year :p
stop watching tokyo drift "RB26 into an old american V8" .. ..
Fast & the Furious 4 : Korea Drift will have Enzo's with KIA engines :pow:

[KidR1]

i said it was an idea...jeez...give the sarcasm a rest!!

a friend just bought a 2jz for 600 bucks or so....thats why i thought it up...i have no intention on spending thousands on a car...thought id ask the pros first...
look where thats gotten me..!

[KidR1]

quarantine.....the car doesnt have a motor...so u understand what im workin with now??..its just a shell..nothing in it...nothing to soup up or whtever..kappish?
i love the car....the stingray is classic american beauty..so i thought id try something..
who does this kind of jobs in bahrain anyway?
cheers

[ED]

quarantine.....the car doesnt have a motor...so u understand what im workin with now??..its just a shell..nothing in it...nothing to soup up or whtever..kappish?
i love the car....the stingray is classic american beauty..so i thought id try something..
who does this kind of jobs in bahrain anyway?
cheers
depends on how much you are willing to spend all in all.

if you are really interested in doing it, send me a PM or add me to MSN if u have that, I will hook you up.

[A.Z]

Fast & the Furious 4 : Korea Drift will have Enzo's with KIA engines :pow:
LOL :pointlaf: