2002 Engine Swaps

[Stu]

believe everything you read robert 8)

[Werksmini]

The 2002 should of come stock with an S14. But the cost/what you get ratio isnt worth it IMO. Anything you put in there will make it an uber fun car.

[rwh11385]

believe everything you read robert 8)

How accurate is the posting on that forum? Your dad had that S14 2002.

[mti88m3]

All the above have been done. A built 2.0 M10 or a S14 would be nice. M42 or M44 why not modern engine with good parts backing still available from factory. Sorta like the factory M2.

Including the S38? Can you point me to any info on this?

Where did he find an S38 for a Grand?

This completely random guy. I just stumbled into it.

I'm no longer concerned with it fitting without modification, I'm looking into going with a mid-front engine setup (even out the weight distribution AND allow me to use the S38).

Does anyone know what my options are for the transmission? I'm new to 2002's, it has the stock 4 speed. Is there any compatibility here?

Thanks for all the help
Jon

[UNHCLL]

you'll have to run the m5/m6 tranny I think.

major firewall modification will be necessary.
there is a silver/black 02 owned by a pilot in the mid-west with an S38.

[trent]

you'll have to run the m5/m6 tranny I think.

major firewall modification will be necessary.
there is a silver/black 02 owned by a pilot in the mid-west with an S38.

There is a long legend behind that car. The S38 was put into the 2002 by Korman, and the car was beautiful. The guy was a test pilot for Lockheed Martin and actually passed away i believe 5-7 years ago. The car has since traded hands numerous times. I have seen it for at about 3 seperate times.

HTH,

[rwh11385]

major firewall modification will be necessary.

Don't worry, he is crazy
"yeah, but we've got a welder to play with now!" - Jon

there is a silver/black 02 owned by a pilot in the mid-west with an S38.

Sweet. It's good to know its possible.

[Digitalwave]

major firewall modification will be necessary.

Don't worry, he is crazy
"yeah, but we've got a welder to play with now!" - Jon

there is a silver/black 02 owned by a pilot in the mid-west with an S38.

Sweet. It's good to know its possible.

Anything is possible.

[mti88m3]

you'll have to run the m5/m6 tranny I think.

I thought that might be the case.....

major firewall modification will be necessary.
there is a silver/black 02 owned by a pilot in the mid-west with an S38.

Does anyone have any more information about this car? I'll check around, but I have limited resources.

Anything is possible.

That's what I like to hear! I usually go with the double negative "Nothing is Impossible"

[george graves]

you'll have to run the m5/m6 tranny I think.

major firewall modification will be necessary.
there is a silver/black 02 owned by a pilot in the mid-west with an S38.

There is a long legend behind that car. The S38 was put into the 2002 by Korman, and the car was beautiful. The guy was a test pilot for Lockheed Martin and actually passed away i believe 5-7 years ago. The car has since traded hands numerous times. I have seen it for at about 3 seperate times.

HTH,

Use the getrag 265 e30m3 tranny - it's has a removable bellhousing that will make the swap much easier. I used it on my m30 e30 swap and it's helped alot.

[rs4pro3]

A s38 With burnt valves is going to cost a TON to rebuild. Or else I'd be all over a $1000 S38. Any m30 tranny will bolt up but some arn't as strong as others.

[Alex Mc]

M42 is by far the best bang for the buck -- Any 6 will upset the balance of the car severely. Pete ran a built M20 before the S14, but that was before there was such a thing as a hot setup for the '02 in terms of swaps outside of an M20 (the 'i' wasn't even out then!)

The S14 is the greatest setup, but a lot more money.. you can pick up running M42's for $700 or so, a decent S14 is $3500+

We've done roughly 45 or so S14/02s, but the M42 has been the most popular one for the last few years..

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