Black&Gifted
06-06-2012, 11:40 AM
Hi,
For those that installed their eaton swap themselves (or installed the eaton on someone else's car), did you go by the Trilogy manual?
That is, because there really isn't an "instruction" manual, what type of de-structions did you guys use when installing?
I've found a few threads that are helpful and 03sport007 (I think that is who posted some good links) has a thread where he complied some good info/links. Just looking for information before I decide whether to just eaton swap my stock motor while I get my terminator long block back together or just wait to do the swap when I drop the terminator motor in (which may be a few months away at least).
My wrenching skill level is basic-to-intermediate and both the eaton swap and motor swap I will be doing myself (both being a first for anything this involved). I have no issue doing basic mechanical work and routinely do a lot of work myself (changed starter, upper control arms, coils and shocks, other suspension/chasis work, etc.). I swapped the cams in the terminator motor myself (although not timed yet) and felt reasonably comfortable doing it.
EDIT: I know a few things for the eaton swap are different than the trilogy kit, such as relocating the battery and fuse box.
Interested in your thoughts. Thank you.
For those that installed their eaton swap themselves (or installed the eaton on someone else's car), did you go by the Trilogy manual?
That is, because there really isn't an "instruction" manual, what type of de-structions did you guys use when installing?
I've found a few threads that are helpful and 03sport007 (I think that is who posted some good links) has a thread where he complied some good info/links. Just looking for information before I decide whether to just eaton swap my stock motor while I get my terminator long block back together or just wait to do the swap when I drop the terminator motor in (which may be a few months away at least).
My wrenching skill level is basic-to-intermediate and both the eaton swap and motor swap I will be doing myself (both being a first for anything this involved). I have no issue doing basic mechanical work and routinely do a lot of work myself (changed starter, upper control arms, coils and shocks, other suspension/chasis work, etc.). I swapped the cams in the terminator motor myself (although not timed yet) and felt reasonably comfortable doing it.
EDIT: I know a few things for the eaton swap are different than the trilogy kit, such as relocating the battery and fuse box.
Interested in your thoughts. Thank you.