Engine Swap journal

[wed3k]

gonna start my stock replacement (f22a6, i have an A4) engine swap. it is new and straight fromt he factory.

my mods to it:
filled in engine mounts
12-13 lb flywheel
bored out TB
A6 manifold and ECU
external coil (msd)
larger diameter intake
full exhaust system

so far, ive taken pictures of all the wiring/vacuum lines, cleaned manifold and started to memorize the DIY.
im just getting myself siked for the job because ill probably be working by myself with some help of friends and family.

got some air tools (need to buy quick connect fittings)
and it consists of impact gun and air ratchet so far
i guess ill upload some pics...



engine has 220,700 miles...run really clean, not sure why im changing it out....lol

stock tranny


sick ass lotus i saw today



As for the whole debate on "why are you chaning out the engine when your's runs fine???"

i gues it is just to gain the experoience...my parents bought it for me so i guess why not?
i guess it is also to gain back a sense of reliability in the car, i dont even know when the last timing belt was changed nor does my unlce know (previous owner)
so why not start on a clean slate?

after this swap, ill have a new engine, new brake system, new suspension, mint interior, clean body and new paint

the hopes are high for this car and ill enjoy doing this swap.
thanks guys

[wed3k]

oh yea, so here's the engine

A6 manifold

[starchland]

wow lucky guy, do you see boost on your horizon?

[wed3k]

wow lucky guy, do you see boost on your horizon?

after 30k and first timing belt change which will be a long time unless i start commuting to school (probably not, risk hurting my baby)
i only put 4.5k a year

[BB6-SH]

Good luck on the swap man, if u need a reference some time during the swap I'll bring my car over if u want.

[deevergote]

How'd you get a brand new F22A6? I've never seen a new one in my life Must be cool! I didn't realize that you could buy the older models in brand new condition...

How much did it cost? I know you've probably been asked a number of times already, but I might as well ask myself... Why not upgrade to a more powerful engine? Did you just want a brand new motor, or did you have no choice in the matter? I would think a brand new F22 would cost more than a slightly used H22 or F22B DOHC... Of course, a brand new F22 for reliability, ease of installation, and peace of mind could be just as good as a little extra power!

[wed3k]

How'd you get a brand new F22A6? I've never seen a new one in my life Must be cool! I didn't realize that you could buy the older models in brand new condition...

How much did it cost? I know you've probably been asked a number of times already, but I might as well ask myself... Why not upgrade to a more powerful engine? Did you just want a brand new motor, or did you have no choice in the matter? I would think a brand new F22 would cost more than a slightly used H22 or F22B DOHC... Of course, a brand new F22 for reliability, ease of installation, and peace of mind could be just as good as a little extra power!

500 bucks and it was from a highschool shop...honda donated it to them so they can play around with it/disassemble it but i got it before they could touch it.

i just want stock so that i can pass smog easily and my weekend car will be my fun one

[wed3k]

mad, i just dropped my camera on the ground after this shot but whatever.
here is my lightweight flywheel, even has the marks on it (probably cant see it)



and my polyurethane

[Ilikebigbutts]

nice shit...i wish my 12lb fw had timing marks

ILBB

[Granite CB7]

Great thread, I'm def. going to keep up on this! You are so fortunate to have that mint motor for so cheap, that is awesome You're the only one to have one of those! You have some great plans and I like how you plan to keep it reliable while upgrading. Please def. get somemore pics of your project esp. the motor! I'd like to see what a brand new block looks like

Dan

[wed3k]

Great thread, I'm def. going to keep up on this! You are so fortunate to have that mint motor for so cheap, that is awesome You're the only one to have one of those! You have some great plans and I like how you plan to keep it reliable while upgrading. Please def. get somemore pics of your project esp. the motor! I'd like to see what a brand new block looks like

Dan

thanks, i wish i had money to afford honda oem oil but it is kinda pricy :x

i got Castrol GTX and nippon oem filters, so ill be breakin in the motor with that... thanks guys

[wed3k]

might be delayed because we are still in the process of installing our new garage door

[wed3k]

first day, started at around 2pm
air tool set, clearance for 40 dollars , im glad with it, it took off the staked axle nut

the compressor

total mileage on this engine

got a twin loiop muffler but it has a small hole in it
the whole muffler itself only has 100 miles though,m good deal

HOWS THAT FOR A COLD AIR INTAKE!!!


New furniture for my room

end of the day, 7pm..still have ways to go


me, reving the piss out of the motor (neighbors probably think im crazy)
ill miss this engine but time to move on
http://www.reaction-image.net/albums...220/revvin.wmv

[Maple50175]

Sweet man your car wasnt always white? I never knew that. crazy lol

[wed3k]

Sweet man your car wasnt always white? I never knew that. crazy lol

yup, back in the day it was maroon