| quote | Originally posted by Daryl M:
It is evident that your statement about limited experience is correct. Before starting a swap with any engine, you should first understand that custom fabrication is required. If you don't weld and don't have a basic understanding of engineering, you are asking for trouble. Doing what others have already done removes some of the r&d that is required, but there is a reason why cars require so much testing to get right. Do yourself a favor and do a simple swap first. Something that bolts up to the transmission and mounts easily would be a good first swap.
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Not to mention that today's powertrains use DOD,VVT, DI, traction control, have a VATS system and are drive by wire. All of those must be addressed for things to run correctly. Point is that a successful stand alone engine swap application be quite complex. Choosing a powertrain where an aftermarket "plug and play" harness with a reprogrammed computer is available, would be a good starting point. Successful swaps have been completed with Ecotecs, (early version), 3.4TDC, 3800, 4.9L, SBC, Quad Four and a couple of LFX installs are underway. Info is available on how to complete these swaps so trying to "re-invent the wheel" may not be the best idea ------------------
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