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Finally taking that jump into the boosted world
That right, I just bought a JDM S4 TII engine to swap into my GSL-SE. I have been planning this swap for a lil under a year and a half now. I THINK I am finally ready to take on this challenge.
I am making a list of all the things I need. Its hard, there seems to be so much info on the swap, but its just not all in one place. So I am having to piece together my own lil how-to.
I plan on installing it stock as it is right now, and focus on getting her up and running before I go all crazy with mods. I am a newbie to the turbo world. I am lucky that I got alot of friends with Turbo II 7's. Some stock, some making over 400hp.
I should be picking up the engine here in a few days. I will keep you guys updated when I get the engine. I already have the 7 in the shop to prep the SE engine bay, and get her ready for the swap. I want to do this right the first time around.
If you have any suggestions, or want to offer your help I will be glad to take it.
-Matt
I am making a list of all the things I need. Its hard, there seems to be so much info on the swap, but its just not all in one place. So I am having to piece together my own lil how-to.
I plan on installing it stock as it is right now, and focus on getting her up and running before I go all crazy with mods. I am a newbie to the turbo world. I am lucky that I got alot of friends with Turbo II 7's. Some stock, some making over 400hp.
I should be picking up the engine here in a few days. I will keep you guys updated when I get the engine. I already have the 7 in the shop to prep the SE engine bay, and get her ready for the swap. I want to do this right the first time around.
If you have any suggestions, or want to offer your help I will be glad to take it.
-Matt
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Thanks man.
My SE is black, but I have always wanted to sell it and get a white one. I love your white SA!
I am waiting for my buddy to come over and then we will start on the strip down of the engine bay!
My SE is black, but I have always wanted to sell it and get a white one. I love your white SA!
I am waiting for my buddy to come over and then we will start on the strip down of the engine bay!
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You can always get a junker... in the same respect though I have seen people run multiple years on a JDM engine...
Sounds like you are on the right track. Just keep at her... it will take a while to sort all the kinks out.
Sounds like you are on the right track. Just keep at her... it will take a while to sort all the kinks out.
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No, Ive read those horror storys about those peoples JDM engines, but I have also read peoples horror stories about Atkins rotary too. I have a Atkins motor in my LE, and it runs flawless. So I guess its just the luck of the draw.
I am getting it from a guy up in Arlington. www.revvinsevens.com It comes with a 6 month 6k warranty. So if the engine blows I know right where im heading. I like that in the fact, that most times when you buy a JDM motor from those import companys, you get what they call a start up guarantee. They guarantee that it will start, but after that your on your own.
My original plan was to rebuild it, but I am going to go ahead and take the risk. Now if this engine does crap out. The next one I get I will rebuild for sure.
I am getting it from a guy up in Arlington. www.revvinsevens.com It comes with a 6 month 6k warranty. So if the engine blows I know right where im heading. I like that in the fact, that most times when you buy a JDM motor from those import companys, you get what they call a start up guarantee. They guarantee that it will start, but after that your on your own.
My original plan was to rebuild it, but I am going to go ahead and take the risk. Now if this engine does crap out. The next one I get I will rebuild for sure.
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No, Ive read those horror storys about those peoples JDM engines, but I have also read peoples horror stories about Atkins rotary too. I have a Atkins motor in my LE, and it runs flawless. So I guess its just the luck of the draw.
I am getting it from a guy up in Arlington. www.revvinsevens.com It comes with a 6 month 6k warranty. So if the engine blows I know right where im heading. I like that in the fact, that most times when you buy a JDM motor from those import companys, you get what they call a start up guarantee. They guarantee that it will start, but after that your on your own.
My original plan was to rebuild it, but I am going to go ahead and take the risk. Now if this engine does crap out. The next one I get I will rebuild for sure.
I am getting it from a guy up in Arlington. www.revvinsevens.com It comes with a 6 month 6k warranty. So if the engine blows I know right where im heading. I like that in the fact, that most times when you buy a JDM motor from those import companys, you get what they call a start up guarantee. They guarantee that it will start, but after that your on your own.
My original plan was to rebuild it, but I am going to go ahead and take the risk. Now if this engine does crap out. The next one I get I will rebuild for sure.
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A start up guarentee is only that it will start. Have you seen an engine running on 1 rotor? They start, lol. Definitely do a compression test besfor install. If the #s are low, pull the exhaust mani off and inspect the inside.
While you have the engine out, strip, refurbish, restore and detail the engine bay. Makes a huge difference when the project is finished.
While you have the engine out, strip, refurbish, restore and detail the engine bay. Makes a huge difference when the project is finished.
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Yes of course I am going to compression test it before I hand over any cash. Curtis said its got 100psi, but he has also got a mazda compression tester and we are going to test it right then and there before any money has changed hands.
If you buy a used rotary, or any rotary for that fact and dont do a compression test you are just asking for trouble.
I didnt start on the engine bay today like I planned it was such a nice day, Sunny and warm unlike the cold and the rain we have been having. I took a break from the shop and took my boat out for a spin, as I just got a new prop for this up comming season and wanted to see how so ran with it.
If you buy a used rotary, or any rotary for that fact and dont do a compression test you are just asking for trouble.
I didnt start on the engine bay today like I planned it was such a nice day, Sunny and warm unlike the cold and the rain we have been having. I took a break from the shop and took my boat out for a spin, as I just got a new prop for this up comming season and wanted to see how so ran with it.
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I will. I also got a new Digi cam for Christmas, so I plan on taking lots of pictures!
Nick, yeah Cameron(HondaHater) ran a JDM in his TII before he started building that beast he has now. You still got my muffler? Is it holding up good? lol
Nick, yeah Cameron(HondaHater) ran a JDM in his TII before he started building that beast he has now. You still got my muffler? Is it holding up good? lol
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I will. I also got a new Digi cam for Christmas, so I plan on taking lots of pictures!
Nick, yeah Cameron(HondaHater) ran a JDM in his TII before he started building that beast he has now. You still got my muffler? Is it holding up good? lol
Nick, yeah Cameron(HondaHater) ran a JDM in his TII before he started building that beast he has now. You still got my muffler? Is it holding up good? lol
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I picked up the engine & tranny yesterday. Its got 100psi on both rotors!! So im happy about that. It needs ALOT of cleaning to bring the shine back, but thats ok.
I am picking up the pieces for the swap, I was lucky enough to get luiml73's driveshaft from his car, since he is getting out of the game now. So thats one custom part, I dont have to worry about.
I plan on starting a new thread to catalog the updates on my swap, so I can just keep updating that post, instead of having alot of different posts.
I am picking up the pieces for the swap, I was lucky enough to get luiml73's driveshaft from his car, since he is getting out of the game now. So thats one custom part, I dont have to worry about.
I plan on starting a new thread to catalog the updates on my swap, so I can just keep updating that post, instead of having alot of different posts.
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