So I just got back from meeting with a GM master tech regarding the swap, the kit, the wiring and all things VehiCROSS. The project has moved one more step forward and we are hoping to start it by next week. Basically it looks like with the NorthStar we will be able to keep all accessories including the A/C. Second we are going to look into changing the steering to a rack for more clearance. Third as far as wiring is concerned it looks like it will be a mix of the stock PCM and wire it into the stock Isuzu PCM. From what I understood the easiest and cheapest way to make it work is to do a three wire split from the XLR PCM into the Isuzu PCM. There are ways to do a standalone ECU but if we can do it using the stock ECU that will save at least 800 dollars.

So here is the deal:

Myself and the GM master tech are very interested in making this work and he is under the assumption that it really wont be too difficult to make it work. The thing that we are worried about though is the unknown. As we all know the Unknown is what costs the most money and time. Both of which I do not have a lot of extra. So basically there are a few options that I would like to discuss with fellow forum Members.

Option #1: I am wanting to know how serious forum members are about the conversion kit. I will set up a PayPal account specifically for this forum and project and will be taking what I consider down payments. The way this would work is once everything is done and the kit is being made, I will sell the kit to the people who have made the down payment for the cost of the kit. So if the kit ends up costing me 500 to produce per kit, I will sell it to the people who have made down payments for COST plus shipping. I will not be making a dime, you scratch my back, I scratch yours.

Option #2: I will once again make a paypal account: I will start a new Thread for my cost of everything that is needed for the kit. That way you will know what is is costing me VS what it costs for the consumer. Whether you are interested or not in the kit you can out money in the paypal account. Once install is done and the kit is being manufactured ever forum member on here will know exactly what the kit costs me VS you. If I can raise the money that I think is needed for this to be a successful kit I will sell each kit at cost to every member who is interested, whether you donated 5 dollars or 1,000 dollars. The benefit of this is that some people may find it hard to stomach putting a large amount down on a project that is not complete. So if there are enough members on here who like the idea of the kit and we can raise the money I will have the availability to not only complete the kit within the next four weeks but I will also bring as many kits to the Utah Meet as possible, therefore avoiding shipping.

Option #3: You decide how interested people are and if it is worth it to invest in the kit. Like I said this is very doable and if I start next weekend will be done by the end of February at the latest. The issue right now is that I need to know that there is enough interest in the kit so I know I can not only help forum members but also not screw myself out of thousands of dollars.

The Plan: I will make a kit that includes the following- Motor Mounts, Wiring Kit, full color bound install manual, all bolt sizes and all tools needed, any miscellanious bolt nuts or parts needed, any brackets for accessories, and lastly a custom engine cover made for the Northstar but says VehiCROSS V8.

I am not asking for donations but I truly do not want to finish this project and have no interest with forum members on the kit. I am happy to sell the kit for cost if we can make one of the options work, if no one is able to commit though I will have to re-asses the situation. I may go ahead and not do the conversion as planned, or I may still do it but the cost of the kit would reflect my time spent on R&D, installling it, and cost of parts which would realistically end up doubling the kits cost. Like I said, you scratch my back I scratch yours, I do not need to make money off of this as I think it would be pretty cool to be able for the average Joe to put a V8 in the VehiCROSS. However, I am also no willing to undertake it alone and sell the kit for little to no gain.

Please be respectful with responses. If I am asking too much or too little please let me know but lets refrain from emotions and just talk fact.