Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

My current Z6 is burning oil like a bitch. I found a full z6 swap for $300. So far, I've sold the DC Sports header and the tranny and I basically got the longblock for $115.

ANYWHO, Its coming time for the eninge swap. I've also gathered enough parts for my turbo setup. Should I do both installs at the same time? IMO, this would be easier since parts will already be off the car. Or should i run the new z6 for a few weeks to make sure there aren't any hidden bugs? The guy who sold it to me said it has 77k on it and ran great when he had it.

Also, if anyone wants to join my install party, I live in the VERY NE corner of Ohio (Ashtabula). I'll provide the pizza and dumb jokes :P

Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

Just throw it all on at the same time cause the oil lines always pissed me off putting on. Just my .02? 300 thats pretty cheap. Good find

Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

very good find.

I havent had the pleasure of putting my turbo on yet, so I cant help you out.

If I were in your shoes, I would do one thing at a time, unless you arent hurting for a vechile. if you have an extra ride, do it at the same time.

Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

Eh, i would throw the motor in, then the turbo, just to get it running right first, so you know what your starting with, even though i had a turbo z6, head gasekt blew, so i swapped in a 2000 y8, but just put everything back in at once, and so far no problems.

Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

yeah, I would find a way to put the oil feed on and plug it up or something, that way the turbo install will go alot smoother. But do it one at a time, get the engine running right first and then boost it. If you do both it will be more confusing if you have a problem.

Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

The turbo requires injectors, fuel mani., and lots of crap that you really don't need to deal with while swapping an engine.

Of course the oil line part is a VERY good idea ( its not that hard with the engine in if you just take the manifold off ).

Its a nice time to get a new front cross member, and new engine mounts too( or fill them with poly ).

CV axles also.

Of course, this is assuming you have the money.

Its also a great time to change the oil pump, water pump, and timing belt...

I give it as advice, but I've only followed it on my TT stealth, my civic is way to easy to work on....

Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

why don't you just rebuild your current z6?

for $300 you could do some serious damage (good damage) to that engine if you DIY and you never know what kind of condition a $300 swap will be in.

Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

im in sw ohio id join you but my cars dead:(

Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

If you need help Honda_Joe, I live in NorthWest Pennsylvania. I could probably come out there next weekend.

Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

I still don't understand this concept of going to another state to help others out. I live in Houston, Texas where if you want to go anywhere you better fly out because going to another state would take a good half day. Stupid small states shouldn't be considered states and maybe we won't have this gay way of how presidential canidates get their votes : P