I've searched, to no avail.

I have an '86 base with a relatively low mileage, strong engine, decent interior but an iffy body. I've got some body work lined up, but have potential access to a clean, freshly painted '89 with a shot engine and some decent parts (wheels, etc).

I was wondering how much would be involved in swapping the engine. Off hand, I know I'll have to change the ECU and harnesses. Is this gonna be crazy? Is the CPU compatible? Is the dash compatible? Is there anything else major to do?

This car is not my daily driver, so this swap is not urgent.

Thanks,

Mike.

 

Oh, I'd have to keep the 86 AFM too...

 

you will have to change the front cover b/c of the oil metering pump unless you run premix the injectors cause the plugs will be different on the s5 motor other than that everything else will work dash and all that make sure u use the s5 harness and ecu oil metering pump is a bitch just tolet you no i just said screw it and ran premix the car runs great to this day