need advice on motor swap

[stevenoreaga215]

im trying to figer out whats involved in a motor swap,like whats els has to be done when you swap a motor do i use my stock tranny,ecu,if not how do i go bout looking for the right match?

[benji]

im trying to figer out whats involved in a motor swap,like whats els has to be done when you swap a motor do i use my stock tranny,ecu,if not how do i go bout looking for the right match?

Not trying be a dick or anything, but you ought to try searching. Or at least looking a little farther down the Beginner's Tech page; there is already a thread open by another person who asked almost the same question, but they had already done some research and was asking a more specific question.

Also, in the Swaps section of this forum, there is a Swap FAQ

Check those threads out, maybe search around, and then ask some more specific questions.

[TristansCB7]

Agreed, check it out. Might take some time, but its worth it.

[quaidum]

engine swaps are very costly and time consuming go turbo or go home

boostin very soon

[texxMWmeets]

Definitly take the time to read the swap thread, it says everything. If you still have questions after that then ask away.

[deevergote]

engine swaps are very costly and time consuming go turbo or go home

boostin very soon

So a junkyard turbo on a motor that was never designed for it is better than a stock, bolt-in motor swap?

I'm going on 5 years with my swap. About 70,000 miles, driven hard. In 5 years, if you're still boosted and running the same stuff, let me know.

I'm not going turbo, and I CAN go home... because my car still runs.

[cb711]

its allot of work for the motor with stock tranny ur looking at $2000 in the car

[wht91ex778]

So a junkyard turbo on a motor that was never designed for it is better than a stock, bolt-in motor swap?

I'm going on 5 years with my swap. About 70,000 miles, driven hard. In 5 years, if you're still boosted and running the same stuff, let me know.

I'm not going turbo, and I CAN go home... because my car still runs.

I agree, its all about better reliability.

[quaidum]

So a junkyard turbo on a motor that was never designed for it is better than a stock, bolt-in motor swap?

I'm going on 5 years with my swap. About 70,000 miles, driven hard. In 5 years, if you're still boosted and running the same stuff, let me know.

I'm not going turbo, and I CAN go home... because my car still runs.

u prove a very good point i'll try in get back with u a few years down the road

[flight50]

agreed you should do a little research if your thinking of a swap. i will help you a little though. find and know your options. what are your goals. do you want a street or track car. whats your budget. trying to keep up with others isn't what should be your deciding factor to swap. you can go broke if you don't watch it.