I just want to know if anyone in the metro Phoenix area have/has done this swap? I have a perfectly good stock motor but Ive always been very interested in doing this swap, if my motor was to take a crap!!! Anyways please get back to me I really would like to discuss more about it. Also how much would this swap cost?

Marc

 

I Dont know anybody personally with the swap, but there is a guy that frequently goes to the Scottsdale Pavillions with a Silver swapped FD. Might try heading out there tonight and maybe you can find him.

 

Marc I should have one in this Sunday, you can come by and check it out if you want...

 

Budget about 10k on top of your roller for a swap done simply. That breaks down to about:

-$5000 pullout
-$2000 mounting
-$3000 cooling, fuel, driveline, tools, misc other

You might get away with a bit less but I wouldn't start unless you're SURE you have the budget to see it through. If you want heads/cam or more displacement it goes up. A good running rotary with trans can fetch $3000 or so...

 

I have a buddy that owns a junk yard on 33th and Buckeye and he told me he has a front end clip off a 02 Firehawk I can pick it up for 1500 bucks ( he sd that he sells them normally for about 5 to 6k) it comes with a 6 speed tranny. I also heard about mounting kits to run around 1500-2000? Im just wanted to know who can do the install for me????? If I can stay under a budget of 6k I ll be happy..... Thanks for the imput....

 

Coo I might swing by..... I cant wait the car will be ready in two weeks..... Whats your number I got a new fone and I no longer have it? LMK when you need so more shirts or decals done....

 

I could do the swap for you...or at least help you through it. It is pretty simple when it comes down to it. I have about $10K into mine and I was able to salvage a lot out of my old rotary setup. I think my car is what Elliot was refering to, unfortunately I was missing a thread pitch adapter fitting, that prevented me from being able to run a wire, which prevented me from being able to mount and charge the A/C, so my dead line became meaningless... I had an ACL reconstructive knee surgery on August 6th and so my car has sat, completely wired (aside from a coolant sensor and reverse lights), with the engine installed, but no exhuast (Elliot) and the cooling system not completely mounted (Elliot was also going to help with this braket).

I am feeling pretty good, so my car should be done by the end of the month. I will see when Elliot gets some time so we can put the exhaust and cooling system totally together.

I am leaving the engine mostly stock. I had a cam and head package, but I am selling that and buying rcomp tires and 18" wheels. I am tired of chasing a power goal and want to drive the car. I think the stock LS1 with ported throttle body, intake, headers, exhaust and a UD crank pulley will be 360ish whp with aroud the same torque and will be plenty fun on the road course. I am not trying to build an ego car....just something to have fun in.