S50 paid for!!

[Lof8]

That's cool that you are doing the swap with your Dad. You have a big front yard, mang! Congrats on the swappy, looking forward to following you progress.

My Dad's got most of the tools and the place to do work. (I live in an apartment.) Plus hes a long time car nut with lots of experience!
Thanks guys:)

[Lof8]

and what is this? wheres it go?

[gregslow318i]

and what is this? wheres it go?



that would be the air box heater you can remove it you dont need it

[Lof8]

hmm, why the hell would you want to heat the airbox?

[jahnaboi]

hmm, why the hell would you want to heat the airbox?

It heats the air and throttle body for car that are in freezing temps (northern states/canada/anywhere its really cold) as ice builds up in the throttle body. Allows them to melt quicker allowing your motor to run better quicker. <--- so I've heard.

[Lof8]

aahh, thanks. I didnt think of that here in FL.

[Lof8]

Motor in!! No subframe slotting, no shims, and no clearance issues!!

[z31maniac]

Awesome! Feels great to actually have it in the car doesn't it?

How long until you think you'll be finished?

[Lof8]

It does feel good to have it sitting in its new home! I think it'll be 3 or 4 more work days before we try to fire it up. There is still no transmission bolted up and lots of little odds and ends to tidy up.
clutch
tranny
mount ecu/ route wiring
cooling system
build a brake bias valve bracket
exhaust system
figure out vacuum lines and stray electrical connections etc.
Its tough for us to get consistent work days so I'm hoping to be driving it in about 3-4 weeks.

[Wh33lhop]

Nice. Bet that feels awesome.

Moar pics, and post videos! I demand a speedo video when you're on the road again.

[Holland]

Can't wait to see this finished.

[Deah7]

So is that the stock brake booster?

[Lof8]

its an ix brake booster. The mounting bracket has a slight angle to it. I disconnected the booster from the bracket and turned the bracket 180 degrees so the slight angle was away from the intake manifold. It seems to have worked well as there is a nice bit of clearance and I have read of others having troubles.

[Lof8]

Got the clutch in today but realized I need a new "release fork pivot," so the trannys gonna have to wait a few more days.




I must say it makes me smile to look at it!

[MR 325]

Damn, now I REALLY like your car.

Good luck finishing it up! :)