'99 GS - SRT4 engine swap

[NWHTanK]

After thinking about it for a while , I'm going to do the swap. My only concern is how to approach the wiring. : iill post all picks as I go.

 

[brandonwh64]

After thinking about it for a while , I'm going to do the swap. My only concern is how to approach the wiring. : iill post all picks as I go.

Ive only seen this attempted once and it wasnt finished. your better off doing a 2.4L out of a stratus.

This thread should help you out further

2GNT.com Forums - Viewing message - Collective 2.4L Swap Information

 

[95TalonOwner]

Good luck. Not really worth the pain if you ask me. Wiring wouldn't be hard at all. Just use an entire srt4 harness.

 

[laserspeeddemon]

I don't think it's that easy. How would the SRT harness talk to the Eclipse interior gauges/etc.

 

[brandonwh64]

I don't think it's that easy. How would the SRT harness talk to the Eclipse interior gauges/etc.

You would need the same amount of wiring as you would a 4g63 swap.... Almost everything!

From reading the thread I posted above. the 2.4 out of a stratus uses the 420A's harness but it still requires some hacking such as the CAS positions and other small sensors but will work....

I know this is sounds like a dead horse from the 4g63 swap threads but it would be more cost efficient but just buy a non running turbo car to build. I have seen a couple in my area for around 1K and below for a turbo 1G.

 

[gusu]

The motor is too tall. You'd either have to have it sticking out of the hood or make some really stupid looking hood. Think of something along the lines of the 80s Camaro with the retarded looking cowl hood.

 

[NWHTanK]

Eclipse bought 2 months ago front end collision 150 bucks. Srt-4 a 03 payed 300 5 years ago. Time for a merge and I've got patients.

Its a matter of placement and compromise. To tall set it down I have to Fab up mounts anyway.

 

[laserspeeddemon]

How similar is the SRT4 to the Stratus 2.4L motor in terms of wiring?

 

[NWHTanK]

Srt has more wires because its a factory Turbo car.

 

[brandonwh64]

This is another useful thread I thought you would need. it lays out EVERYTHING you may need

www.neons.org • View topic - 2.4 SWAP HOW TO... 56K YOU WISH...

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/hangout/307399-what-do-you-think-2g-srt-4-swap.html

Here is a picture that GUSU was talking about

 

[import_fantasy]

^^^ that looks ridiculous imo.

 

[NWHTanK]

I've read both and I'm not worried. I'm doing the work my self,and I'm not using a Turbo pt intake.

 

[brandonwh64]

Another alternative is get a 2.4L from stratus/PT cruiser or anything other than a SRT4 and use SRT4 internals. This will allow the 420A head and the reuse of your old wiring with the SRT4 internals

 

[NWHTanK]

Like I said I have both cars. Why would I want another engine when the srt is more than enough, and likes mods?

 

[brandonwh64]

Like I said I have both cars. Why would I want another engine when the srt is more than enough, and likes mods?

Just spit balling ideas for you to make it a smoother transition. It will def be unique! Keep us update with pictures and details of how you do this process.

 

[NWHTanK]

NP and thanks and allready know that this is gonna be a slow build, married, 1kid,and a1car garage.

 

[AK Maniak]

Go for it! I'd love to see a project like this completed.

 

[4g63monstr]

I think its a cool Idea, I just want to see what it is going to cost you and how much custom fab it actually requires.

 

[NeMiZiS]

Post pictures of your work and good luck with your very custom build.
I honestly would like to see someone finish this swap.

 

[NWHTanK]

Hows a budget 2,000 bodywork paint and all?

 

[TSI from Hell]

I'm not going to express all the negative coments I have on my mind, because I don't really care.

I just really wish you go ahead and complete it, for two reasons. First one; because it'd actually be kinda cool, and of course, better than a stock N/T...

And secondly, because I'm really f'kin tired of all those damn "cry wolf" swap thread that literally NEVER goes anywhere, it really never does.

So please, do it, and post pictures and list details of the build along the way.

Good luck.

 

[NWHTanK]

Thanks for the input

 

[laserspeeddemon]

BTW, I not trying to discourage you, just brain storming what questions I would have before I go into a project like that.

I am doing the same thing now with my own 4G63 build.

 

[NWHTanK]

AI see four ways to wire the drivetrain.1 use the whole harness. 2splice in the srt engine and trans harness. 3 use the eclipse harness and use a fic?and other after market components. 4 send out the harnesses and have them spliced together. Now keep in mind that the pcm needs to be flashed because of the factory alarm. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[95TalonOwner]

Easiest way would probably be to use a megasquirt setup then you don't have to worry about any splicing and all that garbage associated with trying to put two different factory setups together.