Does anyone know of where I can find a good write up about doing this swap into a S14 chassis. I've found a complted motor/transmission w/uncut harness and want to buy it but need to do a little research on possible problems that could occur. Thanks.
James
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ok, here are the main issues, im sure you should search for this, but i'm at work and bored, so here we go:
1: you need a r32 crossmember2: you should get the r32 transmission crossmember3: You'll need adapters for the coolant lines that run to the heater core4: You'll need to rig the power steering pump to get rid of the hicas (search for it, its been covered)5:If you are not comfortable rewiring the engine/ecu harness, pay someone to do it, otherwise it will be the biggest headache in the world for you.6: you will need a custom turbo elbow to clear the steering shaft, the stock cast iron one will not clear using the r32 crossmember. I know a guy in australia that can make a good stainless steel one with open wastegate dump for a good price.7: you need cooling fans. people like permacools because they get the job done and are inexpensive (relatively) I've had problems with mine, but i seem to be the minority with this issue.
thats all I can think of for now, plus my boss is giving me the evil eye to get back to work, so good luck
1: you need a r32 crossmember2: you should get the r32 transmission crossmember3: You'll need adapters for the coolant lines that run to the heater core4: You'll need to rig the power steering pump to get rid of the hicas (search for it, its been covered)5:If you are not comfortable rewiring the engine/ecu harness, pay someone to do it, otherwise it will be the biggest headache in the world for you.6: you will need a custom turbo elbow to clear the steering shaft, the stock cast iron one will not clear using the r32 crossmember. I know a guy in australia that can make a good stainless steel one with open wastegate dump for a good price.7: you need cooling fans. people like permacools because they get the job done and are inexpensive (relatively) I've had problems with mine, but i seem to be the minority with this issue.
thats all I can think of for now, plus my boss is giving me the evil eye to get back to work, so good luck
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Bronze MFP, thank you.
and yes, search. this has been asked more than once.
lizzock!
and yes, search. this has been asked more than once.
lizzock!