Changing Motors; 94 non active motor into 94 Active car

[DetroitJazzMan]

I've been looking for a 94-95 Q45 with active suspension. I've found a 94 in very good condition, however, it has a bad motor. I have a 94 Base Q with TCS and a well maintained motor. What are the issues related to making the engine swap. Must some of the hardware from the active motor be transferred to the non active motor? If someone could give me some indication if this is a cost effective method to acquire an active Q. car can be purchased for around a thousand dollars.

[skywise6854]

well im in the process of putting a replacement engine in my active 92 Q the engine is a non active JDM ill let you know if theres anything strange i run into from first glance it looks like just the powersteering active pump need to be switched but then again the belt is different so maybe the crank pulley or some of the tensioners ?? ill find out soon im still working on the removal of the old motor

[Q451990]

My guess was going to be the p/s pump and crank pulley... Just keep in mind that the active suspension is also likely trashed... It's rare these days to see owners seek out an active rather than either avoiding them or converting them to a standard suspension.

Whatever works for you though - they're pretty sweet when working as new from what I understand!

Heath

[elwesso]

yeah youll need to swap over the PS pulley, crank pulley and water pump pulley as well as the idlers...

other wise it should be fine.

[skywise6854]

hey guys since im in the process of swapping engines and this threads already here and i havent really found a thread for an engine R & R looks like a good spot for me ill update it as i go along and try to take pics of anything really confusing feel free to give me as much advise as possible as well as any recommended items for replacement or inspection with the engine out ill be doing the chain guides and underplenum hoses check the injectors clean out the intake, plugs, motor mounts, prob replace the alt, it has 130000 miles on it and its pretty annoying to get out. cant think of anything else right now but hopefully thissl help me and anyone else later.thanks -sky

[skywise6854]

My guess was going to be the p/s pump and crank pulley... Just keep in mind that the active suspension is also likely trashed... It's rare these days to see owners seek out an active rather than either avoiding them or converting them to a standard suspension.

Whatever works for you though - they're pretty sweet when working as new from what I understand!

Heath

before i blew the motor my active was working around 75% and i love it i couldent imagine driving a Q without it!! and with 19" 275's on it the thing it literally turns on a dime (evasive manuvers from insane drivers in maryland)

[DetroitJazzMan]

My guess was going to be the p/s pump and crank pulley... Just keep in mind that the active suspension is also likely trashed... It's rare these days to see owners seek out an active rather than either avoiding them or converting them to a standard suspension.

Whatever works for you though - they're pretty sweet when working as new from what I understand!

Heath

Im looking for an active because, I've owned one and compared to the base Q there is a big difference in handling. Besides texas oil and I have a good relationship; as long as I have some money he will supply me all the parts I need to keep the active "ACTIVE".

[Jeff Williams]

The TCS requires a different harness and such. The rear diff is different and so on. If one car does not have the TCS, then it will be an issue as well. As long as you keep the TCS stuff with the TCS car, you should be fine.

I have seen a couple "a" models running around Montgomery. One I saw last Friday, looked like it was slammed in the front. There must have been 1" of tire up in the fenderwell.