The Twins Swap Thread
#1
The Twins Swap Thread
The swap begins today. I am swapping out the blown motor and swapping in my motor from my current daily driver. In the process I am going to repaint the new car and hopefully have a good amount of pictures of the process.
So far I've swapped the wheels over...
and here's the old one in the somewhat original condition....
more posts to come with the whole process...
So far I've swapped the wheels over...
and here's the old one in the somewhat original condition....
more posts to come with the whole process...
#4
im gonna clean out the engine bay now and scuff and repaint it black and keep a clean look.
here's the stuff i used to clean it and it works great. Here it is all dirty (somewhat...)
and here it is almost clean...
tomorrow I scuff and paint...more pics tomorrow!!!
here's the stuff i used to clean it and it works great. Here it is all dirty (somewhat...)
and here it is almost clean...
tomorrow I scuff and paint...more pics tomorrow!!!
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#11
So We got it painted. Whe I say we I mean my friend Brian (Who works at a custom body shop), my friend Luke (who works at a body shop), and me know doesn't know all that much.
We used Krylon Rust Tough Enamel with a semi-flat finish (black). I used a scotch scratch pad to prep the painted surface and then finished it up with a wax/grease remover.
Then we taped it off and started to paint (again We implies Brian)...
We used Krylon Rust Tough Enamel with a semi-flat finish (black). I used a scotch scratch pad to prep the painted surface and then finished it up with a wax/grease remover.
Then we taped it off and started to paint (again We implies Brian)...
#17
So its finally done. Early saturday morning Robert came up and helped me install the already pulled motor. It needed a new clutch which he brought for me, and he installed a front mount oil cooler.
We got it installed and got the front mount oil cooler on and hoped that the radiator would fit behind, but its too big so I'll need to get a smaller one.
Then I went to pull my beloved exhaust off the old car and found that the muffler guy welded the center section with the muffler...so I had to use the exhaust that came with the car (I miss my magnaflow...)
I also found out my ignition is shot. Turned the key off and pulled it out and it was still on...suck...oh well at least it starts and runs.
All in all it was a good swap I would say and Great Thanks to everyone who put time in for me. Brian, Luke, Kyle, Robert, and Luke's Mom for the garage.
Here's some pictures of the final product...
We got it installed and got the front mount oil cooler on and hoped that the radiator would fit behind, but its too big so I'll need to get a smaller one.
Then I went to pull my beloved exhaust off the old car and found that the muffler guy welded the center section with the muffler...so I had to use the exhaust that came with the car (I miss my magnaflow...)
I also found out my ignition is shot. Turned the key off and pulled it out and it was still on...suck...oh well at least it starts and runs.
All in all it was a good swap I would say and Great Thanks to everyone who put time in for me. Brian, Luke, Kyle, Robert, and Luke's Mom for the garage.
Here's some pictures of the final product...
#24
1 bar boost
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that exhaust is not quiet at all my friend. it reminds me of the sound of three chainsaws surrounding you all reving full throttle with the straight pipe section. it will shoot nice flames tho
rb mufflers sound like *** imo, he is right magnaflow is what that car needs. If you want help welding a magnaflow in I could give you a hand. just kinda far, not sure how many miles newberg is from kirkland. just a thought.
rb mufflers sound like *** imo, he is right magnaflow is what that car needs. If you want help welding a magnaflow in I could give you a hand. just kinda far, not sure how many miles newberg is from kirkland. just a thought.
#25
Famous Taillights
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I love the sound of my RB. I have almost the same exhaust only it collects sooner. Mine isn't loud in the least bit. Driving around town it's very tame but she roars when I open her up. A Magnaflow is just going to make it so much louder unless you add multiple magnaflow's