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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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#442 of 471 Re: HELP!!!!! [qbrozen] by paisan Jan 24, 2008 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 23, 2008 8:29 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
#443 of 471 4.3 to 305 engine swap by bullboy Feb 08, 2008 (6:27 am)
I have a 92 k1500 with a 4.3 and I would like to replace it with a 305 I took out of a 1985 chevy van. what all do I need to do and can I use the computer for the 4.3. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Feb 08, 2008 8:16 am) paisan (Feb 10, 2008 7:31 pm)
#444 of 471 Re: 4.3 to 305 engine swap [bullboy] by qbrozen Feb 08, 2008 (8:16 am)
Replying to: bullboy (Feb 08, 2008 6:27 am) I'm almost positive the computer will not work. We're talking a fuel injected 4.3 to a TBI (carburetor with electronic injectors tacked on top) 5 liter, ain't we? I know the 5.7 of that year was TBI, so I'm assuming the 5 is, as well. Not to mention, of course, V8 vs V6, etc. The computers shouldn't even be remotely similar.   Good thing is, the '85 engine shouldn't be so overly controlled by electronics that you can't swap it all into the '92. I'm just not sure what any other consequences would be. Replies to this message: paisan (Feb 10, 2008 7:31 pm)
#445 of 471 Re: 4.3 to 305 engine swap [qbrozen] by paisan Feb 10, 2008 (7:31 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Feb 08, 2008 8:16 am) Check the legality, usually you can install a newer motor in an older car but not the other way around. I also agree that the ECU for the V6 won't work on the V8.   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host
#446 of 471 ENGINE SWAP by butchw1982 Feb 25, 2008 (8:57 pm)
i have a 1997 mercury cougar with a 3.8 liter v6 with only 145 horsepower. i am thinking of doing a engine swap with a small block 350 or 383, but will something like that fit into my engine bay? also will i have to put in a new transmission and a new ecu? any help will be appreciated. thanks Replies to this message: paisan (Feb 26, 2008 4:00 pm) butchw1982 (Feb 26, 2008 5:29 pm) paisan (Feb 26, 2008 12:40 pm)
#447 of 471 Re: ENGINE SWAP [butchw1982] by paisan Feb 26, 2008 (4:00 pm)
Replying to: butchw1982 (Feb 25, 2008 8:57 pm) I that the RWD or FWD couger?   My guess would be you'd want to stick with a Ford Motor. You'd likely need a new ECU, possibly wiring harness, and possibly a transmission as well.   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host Replies to this message: butchw1982 (Feb 26, 2008 5:29 pm) paisan (Feb 26, 2008 12:40 pm)
#448 of 471 Re: ENGINE SWAP [paisan] by butchw1982 Feb 26, 2008 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Feb 26, 2008 4:00 pm) my car is rear wheel drive. i would like to stick with a ford motor but i am not strict on it. i am looking around for anything i can get my hands on leagally and cheap. i was thinking that i would have to get a new transmission and ecu since everything with the motor will be new and different. any other info you can give me is appreciated. Replies to this message: paisan (Feb 26, 2008 12:40 pm)
#449 of 471 Re: ENGINE SWAP [butchw1982] by paisan Feb 26, 2008 (12:40 pm)
Replying to: butchw1982 (Feb 26, 2008 5:29 pm) I'm not sure how legal swapping in a larger engine would be in terms of emissions.   I say stay with ford only cause you may be able to use the harness or adapt the wiring harness easier sticking with the same manufacturer.   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host
#450 of 471 1.8 L DOHC Variable Timing into 1.6 L Miata by zeeker260 May 01, 2008 (11:43 am)
Anyone done this swap already as I need some direction as to how to mate the 1.6 L chassis harness to the 1.8 L ECM . We are installing a 2001 1.8 engine with variable timing into a 92 Miata that had the1.6L engine. The 1.6 all seem to have the same problem after 60KM they start to tick and it is the piston skirt that is going bad. Then boom, new engine time, The difficulty is making sense of the two wiring diagrams and inter connecting them.   Any help is appreciated. :
#451 of 471 hi mates vr6 question by laffennn May 25, 2008 (3:50 pm)
would it be alot work to switch a golf 1.8 engine with a vr6? i got a very cheap donor vr6 golf with engine and all intact, just need a new frame as most of the original vr6 car is damaged at the rear. to make the question more simple, is there a guide somewhere about swapping engines in general or from 1 golf to another?   all help is greatly apprecciated

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