Finally started the Eaton Swap!

[loud2004marquis]

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987161/fullsize/dsc02065.jpg

After 2 1/2 years of collecting parts, I have finally started to dig into it. Bought most of the parts new. Still waiting on some of them to come in, but am well supplied to start the process. I plan on taking my time to learn as I go and make it as clean as possible.

So far, I've got the car up on stands, front wheels removed, battery out and heat exchanger installed.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987162/fullsize/dsc02066.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987164/fullsize/dsc02069.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987163/fullsize/dsc02067.jpg
Made the brackets with 1/8" aluminum stock and heated it to bend.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987165/fullsize/dsc02071.jpg

That's it for now!
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987170/fullsize/dsc02075.jpg

[jwibbity]

Clean that engine bay, lol, naw but serously, you will love it even more once you get done, keep it up

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Keep the pics and updates coming!

I love an S/C install thread. :beer:

[burt ragio]

Looks good bro. Keep the photos coming. How many miles on the car ?

[MOTOWN]

Boooooost Bud!!!!!!!!!!

[Guittard22]

Nice :) and good luck with the build I am still getting parts for my trilogy build man o man it's taking forever but when all said and done I be a happy camper

[SC Cheesehead]

Good stuff!!!

[8UWITH6]

STOP what you are doing at this instant................. your killing me! LOL. I gotta start collecting parts or come get yours ;) JK

[guspech750]

Yayeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Finally another swap to follow:burnout:

Enjoy it man! And feed us more pics.

Mo pics = Mo betta!!


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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[loud2004marquis]

How many miles on the car ?

49,790 miles

[loud2004marquis]

UPDATE:

Got some tear down done today, using the trilogy manual as my guide. I've taken detailed pics along the way of what the manual says to do. Thought it would be good to supplement the manual with some real life pics of the car. Plus i can keep track of everything. I just posted on my supermotors acct. if anyone is interested in sifting through all of them, there's already over 100 pics. Good reference material.

Anyways, thought I would share some highlights with y'all:

Here's the lower bracket for the heat exchanger:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987269/fullsize/16-heat-exchanger-lower-bracket.jpg

Started today draining coolant:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987275/fullsize/19-draining.jpg

Started labeling stuff I took apart:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987303/fullsize/30-start-lables.jpg

Make sure to unhook the radiator hose from the fan assembly before trying to lift the fan out:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987307/fullsize/34-stuck-fan.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987308/fullsize/35-unhooked.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987309/fullsize/36-fan-removed.jpg

Also the trans cooler lines:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987310/fullsize/37-transmission-cooler-lines.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987311/fullsize/38-transmission-cooler-line-mounts-on-fan.jpg

Still letting the lower connection of the EGR tube soak with WD40:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987349/fullsize/76-waiting-on-lower-egr-tube-to-soak-in-wd40.jpg

Plenum removed, anyone remember Ernest? "EEEEWWWWWWWWW"
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987355/fullsize/82-ew.jpg

[loud2004marquis]

Think I'm gonna get a catch can:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987356/fullsize/83-underside-of-plenum.jpg

Coolant crossover tube was nasty! Driver's side popped out pretty easily, but the passenger side was pretty stuck. Night and day between sides:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987369/fullsize/96-big-difference-between-sides.jpg

Up to the point of removing the fuel rail, injectors and stock lower intake. Lotsa labels and getting more room to work!
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987399/fullsize/107-overall-progress.jpg

[lji372]

nice.... congrats man:beer:

[Spectragod]

Awesome, can't wait to see more...

[F2F]

Im not too far behind you. Two years man you are patient. Im going nuts. Congrats

[guspech750]

Looks great. Love reading about people's builds. Love looking at the pics. Keep them coming!!

I would recommend removing the wiper cowl as it will give you a lot more room to work.


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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[03sport007]

Looks great. Love reading about people's builds. Love looking at the pics. Keep them coming!!

I would recommend removing the wiper cowl as it will give you a lot more room to work.


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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

I was just thinking the same thing. Makes a big difference!!!!

Looking good!!!!

[loud2004marquis]

Thanks everyone!

Haven't ever dug this much into a car before, but it's fun!
Really opens your eyes to many things.

Here's some more pics, only a couple more steps to the tear down.

Unbolted and removed the fuel rail and injectors.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987456/fullsize/115-fuel-rail-unbolted.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987458/fullsize/117-fuel-rail-out.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987459/fullsize/118-fuel-rail.jpg

Opened up the wiper cowl and found a little surprise at least it was all dry!
Still have to remove the rest of it.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987457/fullsize/116-wiper-cowl-suprise.jpg

Got the lower intake out, thought it would've been more dirty.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987460/fullsize/119-lower-intake-out.jpg

Removed gaskets, vacuumed and taped it up:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987461/fullsize/120-taped-up.jpg

Idler pulley and knock sensors removed:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987463/fullsize/122-flat-idler-pulley-removed.jpg

And finally, the lower half of the EGR...Still stuck and I don't wanna break anything.
Have sprayed it multiple times with WD40 and PB Blaster, letting it soak for a while and tried turning with a cresent wrench but it still won't budge....Any suggestions?
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987464/fullsize/123-egr-woes.jpg

[RacerX]

Yeah, get it cherry hot with an oxy torch and it'll come off. That's the only way mine came off. You'll have to grind those knock sensor bosses down also.

[lji372]

If you don't have access to torches let me know. You can borrow mine:beer:


Will propane map gas work?

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Are you doing a cooling mod while you're in there?

[8UWITH6]

Looking good man.

[SC Cheesehead]

Are you doing a cooling mod while you're in there?


^^^^^^ What he said. Now's the best time to do it, while you've got everything pulled off.

[Guittard22]

Coming along man :) wish I was this close putting my trilogy build on my car lol

[loud2004marquis]

Yeah, get it cherry hot with an oxy torch and it'll come off. That's the only way mine came off.

Will propane MAP gas work?


Are you doing a cooling mod while you're in there?

Yes, got Musclemerc's kit.

[loud2004marquis]

Got the EGR tube off the header. Propane will work , just have to be patient.

Used this propane to heat up the nut red hot and then wrenched it. It was still hard to turn but it did start turning a little (1/2 turn). Then let it cool off a little and sprayed it with PB blaster again. 20 minutes later it unthreaded the rest of the way rather easily.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987728/fullsize/124-egr-removal.jpg

Never going back on:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987729/fullsize/125-egr-removed.jpg

Need a cap:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987730/fullsize/126-egr-gone.jpg

Now that's gone, I got a little time this weekend to make some more progress!

[MOTOWN]

Lookin good bud, keep the pics/progress comin!

[BCMARAUDING]

Sweet! I'm watchin and taking notes!

[burt ragio]

Doesn't your state require a EGR for state inspection ? Just fab a new pipe.

[MOTOWN]

Doesn't your state require a EGR for state inspection ? Just fab a new pipe.

Michigan does not have emission inspections.

[loud2004marquis]

I would recommend removing the wiper cowl as it will give you a lot more room to work.



I was just thinking the same thing. Makes a big difference!!!!


I concur!
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987794/fullsize/127-wiper-cowl-gone.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987795/fullsize/128-wiper-cowl-removed.jpg

[loud2004marquis]

I guess this is a drain in case something like this happens?

Make sure to drain the coolant more thoroughly then I did...

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987796/fullsize/129-coolant-return-tube.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987797/fullsize/130-coolant-drain.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987798/fullsize/131-coolant-out.jpg

[Curless]

Nice pics, good luck with the build...I am needing this more and more. No burn outs suck!

[lji372]

Nice pics, good luck with the build...I am needing this more and more. No burn outs suck!

Getting laid would be nice too :laugh:

Build is looking good man:beer:

Keep the pics coming

[SC Cheesehead]

Nice pics, good luck with the build...I am needing this more and more. No burn outs suck!

Time to sell your first-born, Chris...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDXYzUlv0S8

;) ------------> :D

[HBTMD]

After seeing all of the work involved, I have decided to hire a professional mechanic who knows what he is doing. :D

I have no doubt that if I tried putting an Eaton swap on mine I would do serious damage to the car. :mad:

Anybody know of a good, honest speed shop in the Las Vegas area. :cowboy:

Once I find a good shop, all I will have to come up with a boat-load of cash. :banana::nos: :banana:

[RubberCtyRauder]

After seeing all of the work involved, I have decided to hire a professional mechanic who knows what he is doing. :D

I have no doubt that if I tried putting an Eaton swap on mine I would do serious damage to the car. :mad:

Anybody know of a good, honest speed shop in the Las Vegas area. :cowboy:

Once I find a good shop, all I will have to come up with a boat-load of cash. :banana::nos: :banana:

Do you have the eaton swap stuff already or started? however, it does make sense to go talk to a shop before gathering parts..install price in midwest is around $750 -$1000 i believe plus dyno tune cost.

[guspech750]

Mo pics! Mo Pics!!


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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[SC Cheesehead]

After seeing all of the work involved, I have decided to hire a professional mechanic who knows what he is doing. :D

I have no doubt that if I tried putting an Eaton swap on mine I would do serious damage to the car. :mad:

Anybody know of a good, honest speed shop in the Las Vegas area. :cowboy:

Once I find a good shop, all I will have to come up with a boat-load of cash. :banana::nos: :banana:

Were ae you located? There are a couple guys in various regions that do a great job with Eaton swaps.

[loud2004marquis]

After a few set backs (life) and taking time to wipe down the motor and individual components under the hood, I'm slowly continuing in my free time.

I found the compressor for the air suspension is looking rather rusted. It has been really noisy when it kicks on and was thinking about replacing it while I'm in here.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987813/fullsize/134-old-air-ride-compressor.jpg

Also got the new spark plugs (Motorcraft SP-505) gapped at .032 and installed.
Here are the originals:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/988807/fullsize/143-oem-spark-pulgs.jpg

Here's the engine bay before wiping it down:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/987794/fullsize/127-wiper-cowl-gone.jpg

Here's after (so far):

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/988333/fullsize/137-cleaned-up.jpg

Got Musclemerc's cooling mod fittings in:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/989414/fullsize/150-cooling-mod-fittings-in.jpg

Big improvement over this:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/989408/fullsize/144-cooling-mod-1.jpg

[SC Cheesehead]

Looking good!

[03sport007]

Not sure if you're planning on keeping your egr or not but I got in trouble test fitting things individually but not all together. So my cooling mod didn't interfere with the intake manifold and my modified egr tube didn't interfere with the cooling mod. But when I put everything back together I ran into some trouble with the fuel rails. Just some food for thought.


Looks good. Bringing back memories.

[maraudergt]

Nice job!!!!!! Waiting for more......
I´m waiting for all the pics of my eaton swap and all the details......Maybe in that week can colect all....

[justbob]

Looking good man! Glad you decided to tackle it!


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[Guittard22]

Was muslemerc's cooling mod easy to do it you'r self ?

[loud2004marquis]

Was muslemerc's cooling mod easy to do it you'r self ?

It's not hard if you take your time and understand all the steps thoroughly, just have to be very careful.

Speaking of which, If you use the OEM Cobra cooling tube (under the lower intake) with the cooling mod, you have to modify the mounting bracket of the tube like so to clear the driver's side fitting:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/989861/fullsize/171-coolant-return-tube-mod.jpg

Should've left the corner of the cut section rounded to add strength, but I think it will do.

[blkZooM]

Good luck on the swap, will be attempting this in the near future, wanted someone else to do it but liked the idea of wrenching on my car myself and learning all I can about it

[loud2004marquis]

wanted someone else to do it but liked the idea of wrenching on my car myself and learning all I can about it

I wholeheartedly agree!
There's no better way to learn.

[JoeBoomz]

Great progress! I'm glad you did the cooling mod!

I just toasted my rear driver's cylinder because I didn't have it :( I highly recommend it to ANYONE that has the wiper cowl off. Cheap insurance!

[eric jones]

Is it done yet?

[loud2004marquis]

Is it done yet?

Ha! Slowly but surely :)

[loud2004marquis]

We're getting there!

New seals for the water pump, suckers are not cheap!

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/991438/fullsize/174-water-pump-orings-replaced.jpg

Fitment of modded water tube to clear fittings:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/991439/fullsize/175-coolant-tube-installed.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/991440/fullsize/176-coolant-tube-installed.jpg

Driver's side knock sensor:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/991442/fullsize/178-driver-side-knock-sensor.jpg

Passenger side knock sensor and ground wire:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/991443/fullsize/179-passenger-side-knock-sensor-and-ground-wir.jpg

Tape removed and cleaned up:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/991444/fullsize/180-cleaned-up.jpg

Fresh Gaskets:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/991445/fullsize/181-fresh-gaskets.jpg

Lower intake clearance:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/991447/fullsize/183-lower-intake-clearance.jpg

Lower intake bolted and torqued:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/991448/fullsize/184-lower-intake-bolted-and-torqued.jpg

[loud2004marquis]

Fuel Injector prep:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/991449/fullsize/185-fuel-injector-install-prep.jpg

Injectors seated easier then I thought they would:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/991451/fullsize/187-injectors-seated.jpg

Same with the fuel rails:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/991454/fullsize/190-fuel-rail-seated.jpg

Injector clips:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/991458/fullsize/194-fuel-injector-clips-installed.jpg

And here's where I leave off for now:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/991461/fullsize/197-overall-progress.jpg

[SC Cheesehead]

What size injectors are you running?

[loud2004marquis]

60# siemens deka

[eric jones]

Ha! Slowly but surely :)
Same here! I'm getting the last few parts I need to build the bottom end of the motor and then the swap starts....slowly but surely

[8UWITH6]

Interesting. I run the 60's in my Buick and I am pretty sure they are the same brand............... hrmmm, upgrade Buick put Buick Injectors in Marauder later. Good to know!

[Curless]

Interesting. I run the 60's in my Buick and I am pretty sure they are the same brand............... hrmmm, upgrade Buick put Buick Injectors in Marauder later. Good to know!


Umm, don't forget you're going to need 2 more for your Blue!:beer:

[SC Cheesehead]

Umm, don't forget you're going to need 2 more for your Blue!:beer:

Nah, only if you want it to make big HP.... ;)

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Seems like everyone's getting blown but me! :alone:

[8UWITH6]

Umm, don't forget you're going to need 2 more for your Blue!:beer:

LMAO, good point.

[loud2004marquis]

A little bit more.

Oil change on blower:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992231/fullsize/211-supercharger-oil-change3.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992229/fullsize/209-supercharger-oil-change.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992230/fullsize/210-supercharger-oil-change2.jpg

Intercooler torqued:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992239/fullsize/219-intercooler-torqued.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992236/fullsize/216-gasket-maker.jpg

AND WE ARE IN!

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992256/fullsize/236-eaton-seated.jpg

Decided to go this route with the IAT:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992848/fullsize/240-iat2.jpg

Intercooler metal hoses wouldn't stay in place, here's why:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992849/fullsize/241-ic-adapter-orings.-new-(left)-old-(right).jpg

New o-ring on the left, old one on the right.
Ford part number for intercooler metal hose o-rings: N802927S

IC adapter and crossover delete fittins:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992852/fullsize/244-crossover-delete-fittins.jpg

[loud2004marquis]

BAP mounted, got the idea from Siege:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992227/fullsize/207-bap-mounting.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992228/fullsize/208-bap-edge.jpg

Wired in:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992865/fullsize/246-bap-wired2.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992866/fullsize/247-bap-wired3.jpg

Will never know it was there:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992868/fullsize/249-trunk-back-together2.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992869/fullsize/250-trunk-back-together3.jpg

Horn Bracket, aluminum and stainless:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992963/fullsize/253-horn-bracket.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992964/fullsize/254-horn-bracket.jpg

Horn relocated, flipped the heat exchanger 180 deg. along with new brackets.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992966/fullsize/256-horn-relocated.jpg

Got the fittings installed also, this time BEFORE mounting:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/992967/fullsize/257-heat-exchanger-brackets.jpg

[JoeBoomz]

Great progress!

[lji372]

:popcorn:

eta?

do you have an appt. with lidio yet?

[Limited360]

So I totally cheated and bought a boosted car....


Like the progress, can not wait to see it on the road when its done!

[MinnesotaMM]

Man, reading this is giving me an itch I may need to scratch soon...

[loud2004marquis]

do you have an appt. with lidio yet?

Not yet, hoping to be done soon though. Going on two months here!


So I totally cheated and bought a boosted car....


Congrats! I should've jumped on buying one of the last few trilogy kits, but glad I have the option with the eaton.

[8UWITH6]

Keep the pictures coming. :)

[guspech750]

Looks great man. :burnout:


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[loud2004marquis]

Alternator Bracket:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996449/fullsize/274-alt.-bracket-installed.jpg

Had to shave the bracket to get the alternator to fit just right, also reversed the idler pulley after pic was taken:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996471/fullsize/296-alternator-bracket-shaved.jpg

TPS & IAC moved to passenger side:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996457/fullsize/282-tps--iac-wiring.jpg

Loomed up:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996463/fullsize/288-tps--iac-wires-loomed.jpg

MAF wires extended and loomed:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996469/fullsize/294-maf-wires-extended--loomed.jpg

MAF on passenger side:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996470/fullsize/295-maf-on-passenger-side.jpg

Intercooler pump mounted:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996473/fullsize/298-intercooler-pump-mounted.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996474/fullsize/299-intercooler-pump-mounted.jpg

[loud2004marquis]

Intercooler reservoir mount:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996476/fullsize/301-intercooler-reservoir-mount.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996477/fullsize/302-intercooler-reservoir-mounted.jpg

Battery mounted in tray:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996484/fullsize/309-battery-tray-round-2.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996489/fullsize/314-battery-tray-mounted.jpg

Fuse box mount:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996490/fullsize/315-fuse-box-mount.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996491/fullsize/316-fuse-box-mounted.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996492/fullsize/317-fuse-box-mounted.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996496/fullsize/321-overall-progress.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/996497/fullsize/322-cover-fitment.jpg

[8UWITH6]

Looking good man.

[Limited360]

Getting there! I like it!

[guspech750]

Good job man.


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[MOTOWN]

Lookin good!

[myrodr]

looks great! remember when i had Lidio tune my eaton swap...first drive soooo much fun. put car on the trailer 1 1/2 hour ride home. 1/2 hour later cop friend at my house asking if i knew any thing about black car smoking tiers he let me off with a warning after i popped the hood. good luck with every thing

[tbone]

Wow! Did not see this thread. Looks great and this will help me a lot too! Thanks for the great write up!

[loud2004marquis]

FINALLY FINISHED! (just about)

Only have a few small things to button up, but it's there. Gonna pickup a tune from Lidio on Saturday and hopefully fire it up!

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1000402/fullsize/399-buttoned-up.jpg

And a walk around video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5heUViIImY

[justbob]

Awesome man! You did get my PM last week right? You gonna LOVE it bro.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[guspech750]

Looks great man. Looking forward to your first thoughts after the dyno tune. :burnout:


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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[SC Cheesehead]

Good stuff!

[tbone]

Looks great! Congrats!!

[03sport007]

Nice job!!!!!!

[RubberCtyRauder]

Good to see you wrapping it up before the snow flies.....well, the snow already flyin here up in the lake effect snow area east of Cleveland, but not in my area.

[lji372]

great news!!!



Good to see you wrapping it up before the snow flies.....well, the snow already flyin here up in the lake effect snow area east of Cleveland, but not in my area.

why do they always say lake effect? :confused: it's still friggin snow

[RubberCtyRauder]

great news!!!




why do they always say lake effect? :confused: it's still friggin snow

Because the lake is warm(relatively speaking) and the cold air blowing across it picks up the moisture and freezes it to snow and drops it after it hits landfall. It's only about a 10-25 mile inland area that gets it dependent on which way the wind is blowing..E, SE, S etc. It can snow like mofo in the snow belt and then a mere 20 min away..nothing

[tbone]

Do you have to have a tune just to start it? I have to get my car to Mr. Norm's in Rockford after I install mine. I figured either 1. Don't get on it until after the tune, or 2. Leave the supercharger belt off during the trip. I don't know the answer.

[lji372]

Because the lake is warm(relatively speaking) and the cold air blowing across it picks up the moisture and freezes it to snow and drops it after it hits landfall. It's only about a 10-25 mile inland area that gets it dependent on which way the wind is blowing..E, SE, S etc. It can snow like mofo in the snow belt and then a mere 20 min away..nothing

i get that, my point is what do i/we/you care that it is lake effect. the way the weathermen say it is like it doesn't count. it's still snow, it still needs to be plowed, shoveled, and driven in is all. did i mention i only like snow on xmas day:lol:

[MM2004]

Do you have to have a tune just to start it? I have to get my car to Mr. Norm's in Rockford after I install mine. I figured either 1. Don't get on it until after the tune, or 2. Leave the supercharger belt off during the trip. I don't know the answer.

You will need a tune. Different injectors, MAF, S/C, etc...

Mike.

[lji372]

if you need to get this to lidio without driving it i have a trailer and am not far away:beer:

[Limited360]

if you need to get this to lidio without driving it i have a trailer and am not far away:beer:


What a stand up guy!

:bows::bows:

[tbone]

You will need a tune. Different injectors, MAF, S/C, etc...

Mike.

So I guess I have to spring for a tow.....:depress:

[loud2004marquis]

Awesome man! You did get my PM last week right? You gonna LOVE it bro.[QUOTE]

Yes sir I did, thank you for being so helpful!

[QUOTE]Do you have to have a tune just to start it?I was told with the MAF( SCT BA2600) and injector (Siemens Deka 60/lb.) combo I'm using, it would probably run "OK" to get to the dyno, but I'm not gonna chance it! Lidio's shop is just 10 miles up the road from me. I currently have a custom dyno tune from the SW headers and full exhaust.


if you need to get this to lidio without driving it i have a trailer and am not far awayThink I'll be ok, but thanks for the offer!

[JoeBoomz]

That's great news! Get on it while you can this year!!!

[justbob]

So I guess I have to spring for a tow.....:depress:

Tim can email you a start up tune. I suggest requesting one wayyy in advance.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[8UWITH6]

Congratulations looks great. If you had to guess how many hours do you have in it? I know you where NOT rushing but just curious.

[loud2004marquis]

If you had to guess how many hours do you have in it?

Ha! I couldn't even try to give you a number of hours. I probably spent too much time on it but I wanted to learn as I went. Never dug this much into an engine before...It was a learning experience on many levels. If I was working on it everyday it would've probably taken only two to three months instead of the four that it has.

[8UWITH6]

I gotcha. As a person who has never been into engines much what would you say the toughest part of this swap was for YOU? BTW, you should be proud of yourself it looks like it belongs there.

[loud2004marquis]

As a person who has never been into engines much what would you say the toughest part of this swap was for YOU?

Learning patience in a few different ways and keeping a clean garage as I went.

[MOTOWN]

Learning patience in a few different ways and keeping a clean garage as I went.

Your install looks amazing!:bows::bows:

[tbone]

Tim can email you a start up tune. I suggest requesting one wayyy in advance.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"


Excellent. Thanks Bob!

Just called and talked to his assistant. Going to email him the info for a startup tune.

[tbone]

Learning patience in a few different ways and keeping a clean garage as I went.

I'll probably ask you for help on mine from time to time. I would have started it already but Gortch can't make the brackets I need until December sometime.

[8UWITH6]

Tell him to make two sets. I need them as well. I guess I better contact him huh? :)

[tbone]

Tell him to make two sets. I need them as well. I guess I better contact him huh? :)

I can't reach him. I had Travis (musclemerc) let him know I need them.

[Jeffonebuck]

The Gortch brackets are the hardest part to find for this project ?,,,If someone loaned you the parts,you could have them replicated within a week and have the specs on hand for future bracket purchases or shares of info on this site.

[tbone]

Not going there.

[loud2004marquis]

I'll probably ask you for help on mine from time to time. I would have started it already but Gortch can't make the brackets I need until December sometime.

No problemo!

Got lots of pictures (404 and counting) uploaded under my Supermotors account, same screen name.