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486 messages,  Last post on Jun 02, 2012 at 3:33 PM

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What is this discussion about? Engine

This forum is to ask questions or enjoy bragging rights about swapping out your stock engine for a more powerful one, be it the same make or from another make of car. This forum is NOT for descriptions of replacing same with same merely to replace a blown up motor. Use the Maintenance & Repair Board for that kind of swap.
 

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#433 of 486 Re: Help Please!!!! 77Olds Cutlass to 96 Impala SS LT1? [phil45] by screwynoodle

Jan 06, 2008 (8:16 am)

Replying to: phil45 (Dec 24, 2007 1:54 pm)
Another thing to consider may be an aftermarket FI kit, like the one Edelbrock makes for the Chev SB V8. Before buying, though, make sure the 350 in your Olds is a Chev engine, and not the 350R Olds Engine. Both were used, but the mount angles on the intake, as well as the bolt pattern are different. The easiest way to spot the difference is a quick peek at the water pump. If your water pump is flush mounted to the block, you have a "Rocket" engine, and should opt for a Chev before going FI, or get ready to rewire the entire car. Modding an older engine should be more cost effective than transplanting a 96 engine, though.

#434 of 486 toyota paseo swap by justoian

Jan 16, 2008 (8:58 pm)

i own a 92 toyota paseo and want to swap out the 5efe motor with the 3sgte mr2 or celica motor. does any one kno y i would need a costom axel with this swap and where i could get one done close to the ny jfk airport area

#435 of 486 Re: toyota paseo swap [justoian] by qbrozen

Jan 17, 2008 (9:19 am)

Replying to: justoian (Jan 16, 2008 8:58 pm)
sounds like fun.
 
My quick search online found quite a bit of info on similar swaps at dedicated toyota message boards. Start by googling 3sgte toyota paseo. Sorry I can't be of further help without doing alot of research.

#436 of 486 HELP!!!!! by amigogirl

Jan 20, 2008 (1:55 am)

I have a 1993 Isuzu Amigo that seems to keep having engine problems. About three years after I got it it blew a head gasket. Got that fixed 6 months later, another head gasket. This time it was recommended to replace the engine. Got a used engine. About 4 years later, cracked head. Decided to replace it with a rebuilt. That one lasted about 3 years and it now knocking unbelievably. After looking various places online at used Amigos for sale I have found that many of this generation of Amigos say "engine knocks" or "needs new engine" so I'm thinking the best bet would be to replace it with another type of engine, possibly a Chevy? Can anyone tell me the best option for an engine swap and if there are conversion kits for this sort of thing or if I would be on my own with this? Thanks!!

#437 of 486 HELP!!!! continued... by amigogirl

Jan 20, 2008 (2:09 am)

Sorry forgot to mention my Amigo is 5-speed and it is NOT 4WD. Thanks!

#438 of 486 Re: HELP!!!! continued... [amigogirl] by paisan

Jan 20, 2008 (4:07 pm)

Replying to: amigogirl (Jan 20, 2008 2:09 am)
I've seen a few that have Chevy 350s in them and the V6 out of an S10/Blazer.
 
It's not easy and you really need to love your Isuzu to do it but it can be done.
 
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host

#439 of 486 Re: HELP!!!!! [amigogirl] by qbrozen

Jan 22, 2008 (10:21 am)

Replying to: amigogirl (Jan 20, 2008 1:55 am)
I just have to wonder "why keep it?"
I mean, the first used engine was a stretch, but once that head cracked, I would have sent it packing. It is time to cut your losses and buy something else.

#440 of 486 Re: HELP!!!!! [qbrozen] by paisan

Jan 22, 2008 (5:39 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 22, 2008 10:21 am)
Some Isuzu fans are die hards. They do make a great platform for offroading so that would be a possible reason to keep it, but the OP has a 2wd so not sure.
 
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host

#441 of 486 Re: HELP!!!!! [paisan] by qbrozen

Jan 23, 2008 (9:29 am)

Replying to: paisan (Jan 22, 2008 5:39 pm)
so buy another isuzu. I'm just saying, this particular one has had one foot in the grave for a LOONNNGG time.

#442 of 486 Re: HELP!!!!! [qbrozen] by paisan

Jan 24, 2008 (8:12 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 23, 2008 9:29 am)
Some people like projects. Like I said I've seen several 350s and 4.3L V6 engines swapped into Rodeos, Amigos, and Troopers over the years. Solid axle swaps are also popular for offroaders.
 
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host

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