My first ever engine swap.....!!!!! (1 Viewer)

[Dynosoar]

Firing order? Huh! You don't have a distributor. Just plug the coil into the spark plug below it. It is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 but you don't need that info for anything.


Dynosoar

 

[MANUCHAO]

No, I didn't get any of the parts...yet...why, are some missing? I hope not.

I will call you tomorrow...Wednesday.

Thanks!

Jose, just curious if you had stop by.. I havent thrown anything away...so every thing should be there..

Hello Frank

I'll try calling the guy I bought mine from. The last time I called him he didn't return my call so we will see if he calls back.

Ferd

Ferd, thanks... I'll try to source one out.. no worries if the guy doesn't call you back..

Firing order? Huh! You don't have a distributor. Just plug the coil into the spark plug below it. It is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 but you don't need that info for anything.


Dynosoar

Peter, thanks for the templates...

I know about the "no distributor and coil".
I remember we talk about it re:your other car.
I asked cause, the guys at N Hollywood speedo wanted to to know the fire sequence....did not understand (still dont) why they want it to know...but I'll call them and give them the sequence....

I got the brake line from the guys at Northridge, wish I would of visit them sooner... they do really good custom and cheap work.
eh...

 

[Elbert]

Ok, I'm ready to read where this thing is running under its own power..

You're going to have a very nice ride when its all over and the cool part is that
you've had all that "fun"... now you've got start spending money on GAS..

 

[iaintscared1969]

YEAH and I think he owes you dinner and beer Elbert!

 

[MANUCHAO]

Not "if I ever" but "when" I make it to Texas.. I'll be more than happy to brings out the bruskies..

 

[2point0vtec]

MANUCHAO- How much is this V8 swap costing you? if you don;t mind me asking. I am interested in a V8 swap in my Fj-60.

 

[Dynosoar]

In Dr. Evil's voice "ONE MILLION DOLLARS" hahahahahhahahahahha

Swaps are expensive no matter how you slice it.

Dynosoar

 

[iaintscared1969]

6K plus give or take a few extras he has bought...That is a rough guess though.

 

[philos1]

6K plus give or take a few extras he has bought...That is a rough guess though.

That's about what I spent on mine...

 

[iaintscared1969]

And it was the best money you ever spent...wasn't it?! So are you going to be at Frank's for the big 1st firing ceremony? Make sure you get a picture of him jumping up and down with a big $hit eating grin on his face.

 

[philos1]

As long as he gets to it before my hiatus is over

 

[Dynosoar]

I go on summer break this Friday, then I am off till September. That beast will be running real soon.

Dynosoar

 

[MANUCHAO]

Happy fathers day to you all eh !!!!

Peter, thanks for all the awesome help and guidance you have provided, you guys rock !!!

I did all the fluids and loose ends today and checked that thermostat.. it runs at 185 so its good !!
Still can quite get the shifter to do its thing like its supposed to...

Should be getting my speedo this week and wiring is almost there...
Also got the evan canister holder fab today... yeah for a rookie like me that's a half day job... !!!

2point0vtec: I stopped counting at 7k.... I started getting otherparts here and there (I figure if its there might as well replace it). Swap alone I would saythat figure Randy provided is right around there....

Hindsight, I know I could of got a cheaper engine and other items but it sure was/ is a great experience doing this not knowing much and more than a year later its almost finish....

And again Randy is right... this has been the best $$$ I have ever spent...!!

Even tho' the gallon is almost at $5 'round here

 

[djawahir]

Congrats frank. Where's the dang pictures????

 

[MANUCHAO]

Its alive !!!

This morning at around 9:15am we got this thing to turn over !!!

Yeah it didn't start on the first, second or third crank ( but that's cause I had an empty tank ).

Here is a little clip of it !!!

It purrrrrs purdy !!!

YouTube - ENGINE IS ALIVE !!!!

 

[paulwolf350]

Mate, they are a top conversion, it looks alll factory. They should have come that way standard. The swap is a credit to you. I know it was not easy but the results are sheet hot, it does look like a factory swap. Good on you. Hope it all goes as good as you hope it will


paul

 

[iaintscared1969]

WAY TO GO FRANK!!! Told you it was better than sex the first time it fires! Now get the exhaust on and drive it! GREAT JOB!!

 

[Dynosoar]

This morning at around 9:15am we got this thing to turn over !!!

Yeah it didn't start on the first, second or third crank ( but that's cause I had an empty tank ).

Here is a little clip of it !!!

It purrrrrs purdy !!!

YouTube - ENGINE IS ALIVE !!!!

A loose ground wire kept it from firing at first. Once the grounds were secured it fired right up. Frank had a smile from ear to ear and his eyes were popping out of his head. It sounds bitchen I can't wait to drive it!


Dynosoar

 

[MANUCHAO]

It turned over this morning !!!

 

[m0rralit0]

WAY TO GO FRANK!!! Told you it was better than sex the first time it fires! Now get the exhaust on and drive it! GREAT JOB!!

........ better than sex? I THINK NOT!!! But, definitely it sounds awesome..... scary good! Can't wait to it! Thank you so much Peter for all the help and everybody else as well !!!

Frank, you finally got your baby running


m0rralit0