3800 Engine swap team assemble!

[imported_GraFFix]

Well I think its about that time...time to retire my old, but trusty motor once and for all.

What im planning on doing is a complete motor swap...I will be buying a 04' motor complete with with SC. Hopefully with around 20k miles on it. Before this motor goes in I want to put in a XP cam or similar, possibly new valve springs, retainers, timing chain and whatever other supporting mods that go with a cam swap. Still unsure on exactly what Ill need to do the swap..any opinions are welcome. A list of whats needed would even be better lol

So what im looking for first is a few people who are willing to help get this swap done. I will be paying for services but also wrenching where I can. I will need a location for this swap to take place since I do not have the room nor the correct equipment to handle a motor swap. This will most likely take place within the next few months. Maybe march sometime. I still need to locate a motor but i think i found one already. Complete 04' with 18k miles for $1600...and its local

So if your interested in helping let me know...I was hoping to get some help from some of the more knowledgable members here. especially when it comes to swaps and wrenchin on the old 3800. So Pictor, Bumpin, Alex, Hale, Jeff, Kevin, Supercharged, J/O..and whoever else i forgot lets get an allstar swap team together and knock this out...Old school style!

Thanks!

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[chipmonk212121]

i will "help" aka watch/learn and be beer/tool bitch!

 

[imported_PaceCarBoozer]

I've swapped a couple motors in my day, I'll help out.

 

[bigsammoe]

hey ill help, i havent swapped but id love to learn or watch!

 

[alexgtp]

I nominate Kevin's garage.

 

[imported_GraFFix]

LOL Alex...Ill bet Kevin will love that!

Im glad to see that there is some interest in helping...We might have to turn this into a motor swap mod day!

 

[BumpinGTP]

I also nominate Kevin's newly remodeled garage. Just let me know when and I will be there.

 

[MrT]

Originally posted by BumpinGTP@Jan 26 2006, 03:19 AIDS
I also nominate Kevin's newly remodeled garage. Just let me know when and I will be there.

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that floor needs to be 'baptized' :lolsign:

 

[mybluegtp]

why not a turbo Joe?

 

[imported_GraFFix]

Originally posted by mybluegtp@Jan 26 2006, 04:29 AIDS
why not a turbo Joe?

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One reason...$$

I figure this motor swap is going to cost me around $2,500 give or take a bit. then a turbo kit would be close to 4k...Nah thats ok.

I not trying to build the fastest car Im trying to build a reliable fun street car. And really if i was going to dump 6-7k into a car it wouldnt be this one it would be a new car like a EVO, STI, GTO, WS6...etc I just dont want a car payment at the moment so dumping 2k into it now for a few more years of beating on it seems reasonable.

 

[Dream]

If you wanted to turn it into a "mod day", I can talk to Steve and see about using our garage....2 1/2 car heated...and the floors already seen plenty of oil, anti-freeze, etc. Our driveway is big enough to 10 - 12 cars, with plenty of room to have more in the front and side yards...plus the street...we are unincorporated so we can have a bonfire....and people could always camp out in the garage/house or be brave and camp outside. We also have an air compresser if someone has air tools they want to use. Only thing we don't have is an engine hoist......that might be a little helpful.

Even if it doesn't turn into a mod day, the offer's still open....just let us know!

 

[Sinister Drag Designs]

that is awsome of you... know im intrested if its going that route

 

[GTPPWR]

I'd be interested in helping. I to have a heated garage that is capable of engine swapping. plus I have all tools here do it. I'm game.

 

[gtphale]

If you can wait till Nov. I'll have a three car garage that would be available for this. Plus all the tools needed.

 

[syP]

joe i will help.. i can reach the small places for all the sensors.

GTP PWR can vouch for that.

I can do all the work under the car simply because i can fit under there and im versatile for ontop of the engine... i have been in some weird ass posistions to get a sensor/plug/header in place.


what ever works

 

[bigsammoe]

hahah eric also can do that!

 

[chipmonk212121]

I vote joliet......so i dont have to drive 2.5 hours away :-D........

P.S. can i still camp in your backyard without engine swap day?

i wanna freak your neighbors out by doin it in mid feb.!!!

 

[milleniumgt]

If you guys don't mind another body off to the side, I would love to come view the transplant just to gain some experience.

 

[Fish]

Ill come if Joe breaks out the Mrs. Dash and the mexican steak. :lolsign:

 

[Dream]

Originally posted by Fish@Jan 27 2006, 12:42 AM
Ill come if Joe breaks out the Mrs. Dash and the mexican steak. :lolsign:

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Hell yeah.....

As for camping in the backyard whenever......if you really want to camp in the yard, be my guest.....lol.....gonna be a tad bit chilly....even in March!

 

[alexgtp]

Sounds like a deal.

Skirt steak, keg and engine swaps!

 

[MrT]

Originally posted by alexgtp@Jan 27 2006, 10:34 AM
Sounds like a deal.

Skirt steak, keg and engine swaps!

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....in that order,too.....BWWWAHAHAHAHAH :lol:

 

[imported_PaceCarBoozer]

Originally posted by alexgtp@Jan 27 2006, 10:34 AM
Sounds like a deal.

Skirt steak, keg and engine swaps!

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Oh, shit, I'm definetely in now....

 

[imported_GraFFix]

Ummm.......

How bout Skirt steak, engine swap and a keg?

I like that order much better...after all it does have to run when were done.

 

[MrT]

Originally posted by GraFFix@Jan 27 2006, 03:54 AIDS
Ummm.......

How bout Skirt steak, engine swap and a keg?

I like that order much better...after all it does have to run when were done.

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details, schmeetails :lol: