Engine swaps in the Northeast!!

Post by **JonPowell** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

I have a friend who is a mechanical GENIUS helped alot with my install that is opening a shop for engine swaps and import upgrades in or around Albany, New York. Anyone looking for help let me know. Very reasonable prices as he is just starting out.

Post by **mmerritt2** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

What kind of parts is this friend going to carry? And for what engines? I live in NC so that wouldn't be too far away to order things!

Post by **JonPowell** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

Depends on the demand. I dont know if he is going to carry anything just yet, but I am sure he might be able to get them. Email me a list and I will see what he can do.

Post by **bmarley5780** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

mm where in nc are u?

Post by **mmerritt2** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

i am in raleigh!

Post by **bmarley5780** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

jacksonville here

Post by **mmerritt2** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

do you have a 240?

Post by **JonPowell** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

Thanks for highjacking my thread. Why dont you two lovebirds email each other and lets get back on track.....

Post by **93RPS13** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

what about wiring up a RB26?

Post by **JonPowell** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

I am pretty sure that I could figure that out if he couldn't, I figured out most of my RB25DET alone.

Post by **mmerritt2** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

is your rb totally in and running? take a pill, sorry about the hi-jacking!

Post by **bmarley5780** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

ok there cool guy, where u from;)

Post by **JonPowell** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

I had the RB in and running for about 20 minutes then found out that the head or the camshaft was messed up and the whole top end of my motor grenaded. Waiting on a new head to finish it off.

Post by **93RPS13** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

how much do you think it will cost for him or you to wire it?

Post by **JonPowell** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

I am not too sure, what gauge cluster are you using, what aftermarket gauges are you using, how do you want your fans wired, to a manual or temperature activated switch, one or two fans, wired together or on seperate circuits, Email me all the options and the vehicle and I will see what we can do. I am sure we can work something for you. I would love to see the RB26DETT sitting in a 240. I am sure I can get you a good deal either from him or me just for the pleasure of working with Godzilla! Let's make it happen

Post by **mmerritt2** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

Do you happen to have pics of the install, or if you could give highlights on what extra parts were needed and what parts were most important. It is very hard to find specific info on this swap. I am doing this swap in about two weeks and I need to know all of the specifics before I am up the creek w/o a paddle! Thanks for any and all help!!!!

Post by **Joe** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

gonna do a quick hijack

a r33 rb26 motor wont have many, if any wiring diffrences than the rb25.

everything relavent to the motor that is diffrent than a rb25 is contained within the EFI harness.

this is totally untrue if you are talking about a r34 GTR.

Post by **93RPS13** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

still getting my funds together, and slowly by parts like fuel pump, modied oil pan, cat, gt spec exhaust , peacing together a battery relocation kit, and other stuff

Jon, i am proable going to do it real simple no guages, still wanting mckinney to put out the RB26DETT DYI kit ie custom downpipes, and steering rack mod, etc , planning to buy the conversion box for the speedo and tach, and going to use dual fan with thermostat for the KA radiator

Post by **Joe** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

mckinney gave september for an ETA on the rb26 kit

Post by **93RPS13** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

yea i know, more time to get fund together

Post by **Joe** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

i hear ya.

Post by **JonPowell** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

Let me know when you are ready, I would LOVE to be involved.

Kamin, are you speaking from fact or speculation, I don't see how wiring an R33 or R34 would be all that different. The concept is the same for both motors. All I could see that might be different would be MAYBE wire colors, I can't see much more being different. I could be wrong though.

On another note,

When do you plan on having your project ready to go?

Post by **JonPowell** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

Any specific questions relating to swapping a motor, email me and I will help all I can.

Post by **93RPS13** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

how long do you think it will it take you for wiring jsut to start the engine because guy that about to close his business of importing engine and he as a 5 day start-up warrenty thing show do you think you can start the engine in 3 days?

Post by **JonPowell** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

I dont see any reason that I couldnt. I can probably install your motor in 1 day and then I would have 2 days to work on the wiring. When are you thinking of doing this?

Post by **93RPS13** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:04 am

i hope to install the motor myself so i can brag to my friends and have the pride driving it and knowing i did most of the work except for some meccilious(sp?) stuff and the one biggy the wiring.

Engine swaps in the Northeast!!

Engine swaps in the Northeast!!

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