What is needed for this?

[SexyGsX]

I am thinking about swapping a 1G engine in my 2G. My 2G engine is basically out. I have been looking at this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...d=1,1&item=8007170142&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT

Just a few questions.

1. Is this worth it? I live close to where these guys are and could drive there. Is this basically high priced? I have been looking for a while and this seems the best I can find so far.

2. Is there anything else I need to purchase that I cannot use from my 2G engine? I know I need a flywheel. Anything else though, intake manifold, etc.? What type of gasket set should I get. Not the whole set because the longblock has already got new gaskets, but what from then on. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Everyone on here has always been a great help. Any suggestions, comments, reviews, remarks(not sarcastic) I thank you in advance for. Thanks again, --Christian--

 

[hereitcomes]

research in the forums about 6 bolt swaps. this is growing ever popular nowadays.

 

[szewczyd]

There is quite a bit that you need. 6 bolt Water Pipe ,6 bolt thermostat housing, 6 bolt water outlet, 6 bolt water line (filter to water pipe), 6 bolt turbo water lines, 6 bolt oil filter housing 6 bolt oil pan 6 bolt oil pick up 6 bolt cam angle sensor (will need rewired) 6 bolt rear main seal 6 bolt timing belt tension arm 1g Intake Manifold (used) 1g Coil Pack 6 bolt timing belt cover 6 bolt water pump 6 bolt flywheel 6 bolt front cover 6 bolt timing tensioner 6 bolt trigger plate 7 bolt front motor mount (needs modified) 2g counter weight on the shifter (needs cut off)
There are probably thousands of posts about this swap on this website. I maybe missing a few things, correct me if I am wrong.

P.S the kid ahead of me knows nothing and is useless...








Just kidding Joe

 

[hereitcomes]

i know i dont know anything about a swap. swaps are for hondas!! and 2jzgte lexus's

 

[SexyGsX]

Would it be worth trying to swap in a 1G for 1150.00 and buying the parts separtely that I will need knowing that I can sell some of my parts of my 2G. Or should I just buy I rebuilt 2G for 1700.00 and swap everything. Is it worth the hastle for the 1G. Please and thank you again.

 

[szewczyd]

The swap itself is not bad at all. If I were you I would look at what your plans are? Building a monster or keeping the car for a long while and plan to do some mods and put on miles?, I would get a nice 6 bolt and just do the swap. Junk yards can help with some things but even if you put another 7 bolt in I would do a new clutch and water pump and that right away, if they don't come with the motor.

There are a couple of routes to take:
1. Find a decently priced used lower mileaged 6 bolt with most of the parts needed still on it. This could be a cyclone motor, but I would use a stock intake manifold not the cyclone. Pic up the other odds and ends you need, also I would do a new waterpump, belts, clutch, flywheel, etc, right away while the motor is out.

2. Find a cheap turbo 1g with a blown motor or rearend or something to make it cheap and then take what you need and part the rest. (A few months ago I picked up a 91 TSi for 400 bucks with blown hg, not bad in my book.)

3. If you have major plans for it, buy a new built 6 bolt and then do the swap. Slowboy racing has a kit you can buy that has pretty much everything needed.

4. What you can afford and want to do. Also what are your abilities mechanically?

 

[SexyGsX]

After eyes bleeding of search after search. I think a rebuilt 7 bolt will be the cheapest and easiest. It has been modified a good amount, but I plan on keeping it for 6 months to a year and then maybe getting an Evolution IX or such. Thank you for the last reply, very informative. Time and money, I do not have or else I would do a 6 bolt swap. Thank you for all the replies!!!

 

[szewczyd]

Sweet deal With a little money ## GSX can eat Evos!