New User From OK / V8 Swap Build Thread
03-24-2016, 03:10 PM
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Thank you for all of the responses!
Also, thanks for moving this where it needed to be, much appreciated.
I'm very excited that this project is finally gaining some ground. It's going to be pretty fun I'm thinking.
Anyhow, over the past few weeks I've been busy doing a lot of cleaning. I finally got this set up:
So now I have my tools all organized and I can listen to some tunes while I'm working
As far as the car goes, I've been working on cutting the part of the transmission tunnel that has to come out. It's turned into quite a PITA. This is as far as I've gotten:
I cut the back of the trunk tub out:
Also cut the wheel well flappy deal out. Didn't see any point in it
Check out that sick caliper paint job with all the overspray. I love used cars. I should post the CarFax on here. I think y'all would get a kick out of it.
In case anyone was curious, here are the tranny and engine going in the car:
That's all I have for this post; stay tuned.
Also, thanks for moving this where it needed to be, much appreciated.
I'm very excited that this project is finally gaining some ground. It's going to be pretty fun I'm thinking.
Anyhow, over the past few weeks I've been busy doing a lot of cleaning. I finally got this set up:
So now I have my tools all organized and I can listen to some tunes while I'm working
As far as the car goes, I've been working on cutting the part of the transmission tunnel that has to come out. It's turned into quite a PITA. This is as far as I've gotten:
I cut the back of the trunk tub out:
Also cut the wheel well flappy deal out. Didn't see any point in it
Check out that sick caliper paint job with all the overspray. I love used cars. I should post the CarFax on here. I think y'all would get a kick out of it.
In case anyone was curious, here are the tranny and engine going in the car:
That's all I have for this post; stay tuned.
06-22-2016, 02:38 AM
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Coming back with a little update,
Just split this engine hoist from Northern Tool for ~$250 with my buddy Mike, both pictured here:
Here's another, better shot of my engine:
Now that I can move that motor around, we relocated and reorganized some more stuff around in the garage and gave it a little more working space.
And now for an update on decisions; end-game I would like the diff. to be a Ford 8.8. However, it's going to take quite a chunk of change and a load of work to get the car running in that state. I will either have to buy a kit for 4+ grand or fabricate my own diff. mounts, and then buy custom axles regardless. My plan as of now is to run the stock diff. and try to be semi-gentle with it until it blows. In the end, this means I will end up buying and/or modifying two different driveshafts, but I can offset some of the cost by selling the old one (hopefully) and then the car gets to be on the road a whole hell of a lot sooner.
My question is: what is a cheap way to modify/strengthen the stock differential to keep it from going sooner? I have heard that the main issue with the S2K diff. is the bearing caps shifting and warping due to incorrectly sized hardware and not enough material respectively. I know about the procedures done from PuddyMod but if I spend that kind of money, I could just plop the ford diff. in there. I also know about the Comptech caps, and I have heard they don't work. Additionally, they cost too much.
As I currently have access to a machine shop, I am considering buying some billet steel and new journals, machining my own caps, and drilling holes in my housing for dowel rods to prevent the caps from shifting. I might stick some higher-grade bolts in there as well. Any thoughts, advice, suggestions would be much appreciated.
In other news, I'm trying to make some moar money to buy the Import Muscle swap kit because I'm a poor college student. Haven't done much to the car recently due to Formula SAE competition and preparation, and vacations, working, etc.
Stay tuned though. Things are going to pick up soon.
Just split this engine hoist from Northern Tool for ~$250 with my buddy Mike, both pictured here:
Here's another, better shot of my engine:
Now that I can move that motor around, we relocated and reorganized some more stuff around in the garage and gave it a little more working space.
And now for an update on decisions; end-game I would like the diff. to be a Ford 8.8. However, it's going to take quite a chunk of change and a load of work to get the car running in that state. I will either have to buy a kit for 4+ grand or fabricate my own diff. mounts, and then buy custom axles regardless. My plan as of now is to run the stock diff. and try to be semi-gentle with it until it blows. In the end, this means I will end up buying and/or modifying two different driveshafts, but I can offset some of the cost by selling the old one (hopefully) and then the car gets to be on the road a whole hell of a lot sooner.
My question is: what is a cheap way to modify/strengthen the stock differential to keep it from going sooner? I have heard that the main issue with the S2K diff. is the bearing caps shifting and warping due to incorrectly sized hardware and not enough material respectively. I know about the procedures done from PuddyMod but if I spend that kind of money, I could just plop the ford diff. in there. I also know about the Comptech caps, and I have heard they don't work. Additionally, they cost too much.
As I currently have access to a machine shop, I am considering buying some billet steel and new journals, machining my own caps, and drilling holes in my housing for dowel rods to prevent the caps from shifting. I might stick some higher-grade bolts in there as well. Any thoughts, advice, suggestions would be much appreciated.
In other news, I'm trying to make some moar money to buy the Import Muscle swap kit because I'm a poor college student.
Haven't done much to the car recently due to Formula SAE competition and preparation, and vacations, working, etc.Stay tuned though. Things are going to pick up soon.
06-22-2016, 03:00 AM
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Thanks for the build thread, I won't bash you for your choices, not the route I would have gone but everyone has different goals with their mods.
That being said, I would caution with cutting corners. I understand that you are a college student and have limited funds, but if you want a reliable and well performing setup, you need to be patient, save up your money, and do it right the first time. Just my .02, either way good luck.
That being said, I would caution with cutting corners. I understand that you are a college student and have limited funds, but if you want a reliable and well performing setup, you need to be patient, save up your money, and do it right the first time. Just my .02, either way good luck.
06-22-2016, 03:11 AM
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Thanks for the build thread, I won't bash you for your choices, not the route I would have gone but everyone has different goals with their mods.
That being said, I would caution with cutting corners. I understand that you are a college student and have limited funds, but if you want a reliable and well performing setup, you need to be patient, save up your money, and do it right the first time. Just my .02, either way good luck.
That being said, I would caution with cutting corners. I understand that you are a college student and have limited funds, but if you want a reliable and well performing setup, you need to be patient, save up your money, and do it right the first time. Just my .02, either way good luck.
Thanks for the concern. I am in a sense cutting corners right now. However, the people at Import Muscle have produced the following statement:
Q: Can I use the OEM Honda Differential with this swap?
A: Yes! Assuming you are not abusive and the differential is in good working order, the Honda diff should last for an extended period of time. Your mileage may vary and we can make no guarantees on how long this will be the case. That said, the Honda differential IS a ticking time bomb and will likely go out at some point in the future. If you are looking to save cash and want to hold off on the differential swap until a later date, you can do so. Just know the differential WILL likely fail at some point in the future. Budgeting early for the Import Muscle differential upgrade is a wise idea.
A: Yes! Assuming you are not abusive and the differential is in good working order, the Honda diff should last for an extended period of time. Your mileage may vary and we can make no guarantees on how long this will be the case. That said, the Honda differential IS a ticking time bomb and will likely go out at some point in the future. If you are looking to save cash and want to hold off on the differential swap until a later date, you can do so. Just know the differential WILL likely fail at some point in the future. Budgeting early for the Import Muscle differential upgrade is a wise idea.
06-22-2016, 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Kenny_Stang' timestamp='1466593228' post='23999315
Thanks for the build thread, I won't bash you for your choices, not the route I would have gone but everyone has different goals with their mods.
That being said, I would caution with cutting corners. I understand that you are a college student and have limited funds, but if you want a reliable and well performing setup, you need to be patient, save up your money, and do it right the first time. Just my .02, either way good luck.
That being said, I would caution with cutting corners. I understand that you are a college student and have limited funds, but if you want a reliable and well performing setup, you need to be patient, save up your money, and do it right the first time. Just my .02, either way good luck.
Thanks for the concern. I am in a sense cutting corners right now. However, the people at Import Muscle have produced the following statement:
Q: Can I use the OEM Honda Differential with this swap?
A: Yes! Assuming you are not abusive and the differential is in good working order, the Honda diff should last for an extended period of time. Your mileage may vary and we can make no guarantees on how long this will be the case. That said, the Honda differential IS a ticking time bomb and will likely go out at some point in the future. If you are looking to save cash and want to hold off on the differential swap until a later date, you can do so. Just know the differential WILL likely fail at some point in the future. Budgeting early for the Import Muscle differential upgrade is a wise idea.
A: Yes! Assuming you are not abusive and the differential is in good working order, the Honda diff should last for an extended period of time. Your mileage may vary and we can make no guarantees on how long this will be the case. That said, the Honda differential IS a ticking time bomb and will likely go out at some point in the future. If you are looking to save cash and want to hold off on the differential swap until a later date, you can do so. Just know the differential WILL likely fail at some point in the future. Budgeting early for the Import Muscle differential upgrade is a wise idea.
06-22-2016, 03:26 AM
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Thanks for the info. I'll keep that in mind! 