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FieroMaster88
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AUG 10, 08:14 AM
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My guess would be because there are not a ton of these engines out there. Really who knows? I think my next swap will be a 3500 v6 with a turbo. I'll have to find myself a bumper pad 85 for that swap.
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BV MotorSports
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AUG 19, 11:42 PM
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Updates? How did it turn out?
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FieroMaster88
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AUG 20, 05:41 PM
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Mounts are good. Drives better and I don't get nervous on a hard launch. The charge air cooler seems to be working good too. I've been in contact with Ryan at Sinister Performance about getting it tuned. I might wait until spring to get that done. Got to save some $$. The money is going other places right now.
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Fosgatecavy98
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AUG 20, 06:14 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by FieroMaster88:
Any pictures of your swap? Ecotec turbo? |
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Close, LE61 hybrid ecotec. I didn't want to post any engine pictures in your thread.
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BV MotorSports
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AUG 20, 07:46 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by FieroMaster88:
Mounts are good. Drives better and I don't get nervous on a hard launch. The charge air cooler seems to be working good too. I've been in contact with Ryan at Sinister Performance about getting it tuned. I might wait until spring to get that done. Got to save some $$. The money is going other places right now. |
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Nice. So the big question is, was it worth converting to w2a?
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NSAN1T
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AUG 20, 08:07 PM
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Nice Swap.
Sometime down the road I'll be doing the same swap.. well.. sorta... My Redline is the Ecotec 2.0 SC version..
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Machinist at Texas Engine Machine, Llano, Tx.[This message has been edited by NSAN1T (edited 08-21-2012).]
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FieroMaster88
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AUG 20, 08:13 PM
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It was worth it. Once it's tuned it will be well worth it.
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FieroMaster88
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SEP 20, 05:20 PM
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Today I replaced the leaking axle seals and repaired a ground that had come loose. I checked all the fluids while I was at it. I also installed new front LED turn signal bulbs. Won't be long and it will be parked for the winter. 
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FieroMaster88
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SEP 20, 05:22 PM
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Forgot to add that I filled up the tank on the way to work this morning. Averaged 20.6 on the last tank. That is 90% city driving. I need to take it on a trip to see what it gets for highway mileage. Maybe I'll take it to Schaumburg Il. when I go for work next month.
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FieroMaster88
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OCT 09, 10:26 PM
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Spent some time today modifying the rear engine mount. The engine does not move and does not need a dogbone now.
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