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Chopper ... Friend-0-mine...there IS one...:smilewinkQuote:
Originally Posted by Chopper
I see four coil packs on each valve cover...:drool:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=21688
OP, welcome to the Fam, & good luck with your venture, I hope it's a stunning success!..:yes:
Who knows, I may be look'n someday.
You've been in El Lay too long...Quote:
Originally Posted by VXjunky
what Jo said
I might be interested in a kit but my engine is the least of my worries. If Buffy was making a AR5 kit I would very interested because my trans has seen better days. My point it that most VXers will only be interested in upgrading to a V8 after blowing an engine (:thumbup:this guy included). Once the engine swap is proven like Jo & Chopper said, I think you could do well with the kits but plan on having buyers over years not months. There's nothing wrong with making money on your hard work. I would rather pay you $700 when I need to replace my 3.5L than $500 now for an engine I may not need for 5 years.
If you build it, they will come. :)
Ok well it seems like I will make it work for my VX and play the rest by ear. If people want to save money on the kit a deposit before hand will guarantee you a kit at cost. If not I will be selling them as they are wanted.
here is another site running with the v-8 ECU,
http://www.northstar.7p.com/
So the ECU is completely sorted out but will not be cheap. My cost is right around a grand. It will be a GM PCM that will run the engine, transmission and all gauges. It will basically be a plug and play kit. It is much simpler than trying to do a stand alone unit and will give people the benefit of being able to tune the motor as they want.
Keep at it !! I been mauling the Idea of a V8 conversion for sometime.
Two, at least. You forgot about sleveritt'sQuote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=19878
He's running a 327/ 5.3 and a SAS
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/IMG_2408.JPG
:(...I forgot about that build too. He got irritated with some comments in his build thread and hasn't posted since. Too bad, I would like to know how the V8 & SAS are holding up a year later.Quote:
Originally Posted by samneil2000
Right you are Sir...:yes:Quote:
Originally Posted by samneil2000
That did slip through the cobwebs...:mbrasd:
I think it might have been some frustration, but mostly just life got in the way. I emailed him a while back and here's the status:Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
Hey Sam,
Summertime brought about 2 family vacations and been busy working both jobs
lately. (Had to replace and upgrade my HVAC system for $8400, so it became a
priority.)
My VX did go back to the builder like I last posted, it took a couple of months
of tinkering to get everything down pretty good and streetable. I still have
some "slack" in the steering but the anti-roll bars (with quick disconnects) and
extra shocks in the rear helped tremendously, but I keep it to 55mph to be safe.
There is a steering stabilizer in its future.
Currently, the VX is at an A/C shop getting the intake reworked to the driver
side. That required a metal tube be cut out a bit to allow for the alternator
pulley. There just wasn't enough room between it and the radiator. I've
already ordered the top-passenger side mount for the A/C compressor, then they
have to install it, custom wire a system that is dash operatable, charge it up,
and see what happens. As it goes, the weather is finally cooling off around
here. Entirely too hot to drive in summer without A/C.
Next major project is probably the interior and getting it lowered a bit and
cutting out the fender flares for the wheels. As always, a work in progress.
Thanks for the interest. I will likely take more pics and add more posts once I
get it back (yet again).
Sam Leveritt
:) Thanks for the update. I hope he updates us with some finished pics sommday.Quote:
Originally Posted by samneil2000
Hi guys,
I just wanted to share some Engine Swap info I received from my DMV (Nevada).
I posted the documents and info on my thread: Here...
Hopefully this helps people in their decision about engine swaps, as it pertains to all states (EPA rules included in the docs).
Hope this helps!
---JIM---
So I am moving forward with the swap but to cut down some of my cost I will be trying to sell my Long Block. I have receipts for all maintenance and I will be happy to provide receipts with purchase. The timing belt was done at 104,000 as were the spark plugs. The fan clutch, fan pulley, tensioner pulley, and serpentine belt were all done at 110,000. The engine has just under 114,000 and will be pulled in the next week or so. It burns no oil as long as I replace the PCV every 1,000 miles. I will also do an EGR for a buyer if they want. Obviously most members on here dont need an extra engine, or have room for one. But if you know of anyone or hear of anything please feel free to let them know. I am happy to let the buyer start the car, listen to is and drive it. I also have an oil analysis from my last oil change that I am happy to provide.