Swap a 6 bolt in a 1g.

[Wesley98eclipse]

Alright I bought a 1994 gs-t for 1800 from this guy, I get it running then it starts making noises in the engine (knocking) only after about 50 miles of driving. I take it to a shop that works on a lot of DSMs and he said it crankwalked :'(, should I swap in a 6 bolt or just not waste my time.

 

[g4ebguy90]

I don't see why you can't swap in a 6 bolt, just change the mounts.

I got a 6 bolt shortblock and head and manifolds..... P.M. me if interested...

 

[Rajin]

Alright I bought a 1994 gs-t for 1800 from this guy, I get it running then it starts making noises in the engine (knocking) only after about 50 miles of driving. I take it to a shop that works on a lot of DSMs and he said it crankwalked :'(, should I swap in a 6 bolt or just not waste my time.

Wow, people still believe crankwalk horror stories, more than likely just spun a bearing, ask him the end play on the crank and check too see if it's within or out of spec.

 

[hazmat6135]

yeah i highly doubt it walked. that was a 2g 7 bolt prob not a 1g. the 2gs had diff (cheap) main bearings that caused the walk so id pull it apart and see whats going on before you get a diff motor

 

[JusMX141]

I've never seen a 1G 7-bolt walk. I've actually seen a 1G 6-bolt walk due to a failed oil pump once.

If it was knocking, chances are you had a spun rod bearing....and your "mechanic" is full of shit.

 

[Bill Hincher]

the first gen is a direct bolt for the second gen, the flywheels come in AWD or FWD in either 7 or 6 bolt patterns , so pay attention to that and the inlet ports are much larger in the first gen, it may cause you to change ECU's for different injecters

 

[burkgonzo]

the first gen is a direct bolt for the second gen, the flywheels come in awd or fwd in either 7 or 6 bolt patterns , so pay attention to that and the inlet ports are much larger in the first gen, it may cause you to change ecu's for different injecters

What are you talking about?

 

[Wesley98eclipse]

Thomas Lewis told me it crankwalked and the reason I got a 1g is the reason for it not too. I told him to keep my old engine because I am swapping it with a 6 bolt but I wanna take my 7 bolt apart and see what's going on

 

[e85_4g63]

Well if it walked, then ask him what the crankshaft end play numbers where before you get all motor swapping crazy..

 

[Wesley98eclipse]

I'll try and do that Monday when he works again. I don't wanna spend the money on gettin one swapped but I do want a 6 bolt. But I'd rather make sure my other engine is ok first.