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

Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

It's called helping a homie out. You wouldn't understand. It involes being a decent person with good morals and values. Sorry you don't understand.
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Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

Owned! ;D

Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

IVe done this a few tiems now...... and trust me.... your better off doing one thing at a time....

Drop in the engine.... and make sure its running good before installing the turbo, Then after a week when you know the engine isnt ----... install the turbo kit...

im telling you this because if your trying to kill 2 birds with one stone your going to run into way more problems...

say the engine overheats.... and now you have to pull the head off... thats gonna be twice as much work now...

so yeah... do one at a time...

Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

Maybe another one of my shitty ass mspaint pictures will help you in the concept of how wierd houston is.

http://www.gameroom.com/gheyed/idiots.txt

Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

Thanks all for the opinions. I was leaning that way from the start for the reasons listed but I figured I'd get some more insight.

About the whole traveling thing, if I had the chance, I'd do it just for fun and the learning experience. Too bad most of the rest of you live on the other side of the country. :P

Re:Opinion Time: Engine Swap + Turbo
 

Yeah after I think about it just swap the engine in first but put that oil line on while it's out and just plug it for the time being.