3.2 swap done. pics!

[bigblock]

alright im all done with my 3.2 swap. the car runs great.like most shos there is still work to do. i need a new radiator (on the way)and fan, after that its all little stuff. i didnt take allot of pics as i was too focused on working to whip out the camera or remember it so this it what i got. some of them are phone pics so sorry about the crappy quality.

old engine

3.2 on the engine stand

yeah i know i have my timing cover off. i want to put them on but all mine are broke so i will need to get some used ones. its on my list.

flywheel on

trans on. sorry i have no pics of the clutch on.


on the sub frame



reinforced mounts


and the finished product back at my house.


oh i also did the 96 brake upgrade.


i'll get some videos later.

update: video at the bottom

 

[nik97]

Interesting paint scheme on the intake runner. I kinda like it :0

 

[bigblock]

that was just mock up to see if i liked it(why its all scratched up). i'll get it professionally done later. im not sure if i'll keep that scheme or not. the idea was the put emphasis on the secondaries.

 

[Pro*banshee]

So you came out through the top?

I'm just wondering how it's done, whether to go down and out or up and over

 

[SHOtime2511]

So you came out through the top?

I'm just wondering how it's done, whether to go down and out or up and over

up and over.
been there,done that,both ways....

 

[bigblock]

So you came out through the top?

I'm just wondering how it's done, whether to go down and out or up and over

no, i went out the bottom. the reason the engine was on the cherry picker was to lift it off the sub frame. it can be taken out the top but i felt out the bottom would be better.
mind you, i did this swap so i could at least drive the car and enjoy it with out wondering when my old engine was going to fail (bad noises from with in). basically my plan is to fix the suspension up, interior, and sound system. then the engine and trans (tbd anyone?) is coming out again for a complete f/i rebuild and paint. im also going to have the car painted the original color while the engine is out. so it still has a long future and allot of $ to go. i was just tired of it sitting and wanted to drive it. :angelnot:

 

[TopGunnYFZ]

Pretty cool. Makes me wanna get my Gen 1 3.2 swap goin!

 

[Kens1992mtxSHO]

Looks sweet. How's it running?

 

[syP]

so whats the consensus guys.. im about to do a 3.0 to 3.3L swap, WITH trans... and id like to know if its easier to drop it all out the bottom, or if it can be done from the top?

 

[TimboSHO]

It depends on your equiptment or preference. I prefer to take it out the top.

 

[38SHO]

i did mine from the bottom

of course I use a lift tho

the hardest part is getting the subframe adjusted to meet the body... I used a couple of HD moving dollies and 4x4's....

I've never tried to do it out the top... could be an interesting thing to try if all I wanted to do was remove the motor

 

[mooseSHO46]

i like the paint on it very nice color

 

[St Louis SHO]

i did mine from the bottom

of course I use a lift tho

the hardest part is getting the subframe adjusted to meet the body... I used a couple of HD moving dollies and 4x4's....

I've never tried to do it out the top... could be an interesting thing to try if all I wanted to do was remove the motor

I have a lift as well, but I prefer coming out the top. It is WAY easier, and saves about 4 hours, broken subframe bolts, etc. Just my opinion. I've done plenty of engine swaps in these to know what I'm talkin about.

- James

 

[bigblock]

the hardest part is getting the subframe adjusted to meet the body... I used a couple of HD moving dollies and 4x4's....

all i did was push the the sub frame with the new engine under the car than used the cherry picker to lift every thing up. after that i could push every thing around tell it was lined up. if you dont have a cherry picker i could see how lining up the sub frame could be difficult.

i like the paint on it very nice color

thanks! not bad for a rattle can hu?

Looks sweet. How's it running?

great! i have really bad tires so it spins like crazy and its not registered yet so i cant really drive it that much.

i shot a vid earlier today. its uploading

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHLgBeDSFvQ

 

[expy916]

What part of cali are you from?

 

[bigblock]

nor cal bro. im on shocal same sn

 

[Phoenix]

Nice swap man , good job.

Bring those pics on shospeed.com

 

[shospeed]

Looks nice !!!
Congrats !!

 

[expy916]

nor cal bro. im on shocal same sn

Well, I kinda guessed that from the pics. but what I meant was what city.

 

[bigblock]

Well, I kinda guessed that from the pics. but what I meant was what city.

ah, im up near lake county. about 2hrs from sac. we cen cal and nor cal guys seriously need to have a meet.