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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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VA s4 to s5 swap

okay so what is the is the major probs with the s4 to s5 turbo swap?and i have done the research.just every body has a dif story
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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The turbo bolts right on. You need the manifold, turbo and ideally the oil feed and return lines.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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idk if this will help

http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/2n...o_s5_swap.html
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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im sorry what i meant was the s5 turbo to s4 na

and i mean the whole swap engine trany ecu and harrnes

by the way my car is a 88 gxl

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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/2n..._s5_diffs.html
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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A few months and about $1400.00 worth of wiring alone.

Call Mitchum in Richmond VA, I think he would do the whole swap for about
$2400.00 without the diff, you will need to provide all the parts.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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well i already have it in a garage redoing the rear end you know bushings bearings etc.and i do plan on doing it my self well with friends.

well after reading the web site that rx 7-11 showed i think i will be going for the s4 turbo swap thanks for the help

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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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In that case, 10 months + tons of frustration, endless hours pouring over wiring diagrams, blood, sweat and tears. Its fun!

BTW, I have all the diagrams and pin outs for the swap on bound paper, where do you live?
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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orange

north west of richmond

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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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Yeah do the plug and play route, thought you already had the engine.
Less power but you can make that up elsewhere. Good Luck!
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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well thanks

by the way im ordering the stuff march 2nd or 3rd wich jdm company do you recomend

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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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i tyhink i got mine from jspec auto dont bother getting the wiring harness or ecu
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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why is that

the harness and ecu that is

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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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I'm doing the EXACT same thing on my 88 SE. PM me for specific info on what you'll have to do to make it work...
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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The wiring between S4 and S5 is totally different.

In reality, they are two different cars.

The easiest and best way to do this swap is to replace the stock ECU with a standalone.

The next best way is to rewire the ECU/emissions harness to seperate it from the car completely so it only needs to be connected to the car for power and ground.

The next option is to integrate the S5 harness into the S4 car. This is a major pain. See this topic:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=661780
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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orange

north west of richmond
I work over there during the summers haha... small world.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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doing what?
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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pretending to be a rocket scientist. They have me commute alot between Orange and Gainsville.
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