Well, I haven’t even had a chance to take the L33 back yet, and I’ve already found a replacement engine. This one is a 2000 LS1 (I guess Project 5.3L is no longer appropriate), with ~15K miles on it.
This engine also happens to be bundled with a Richmond T-10 Transmission. I’m going to have to [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Planning'
New Engine, found it…
August 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · 240sx, Planning, V8 Swap
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Square 1
July 30th, 2008 · No Comments · 240sx, Planning, V8 Swap
Well, it’s back to square one. I knew that when I picked up my L33, that it had been a little mishandled in the junkyard. The busted oilpan was a good indication of that. Turns out, there are also two cracks in the block. Since the block is cast aluminum, it [...]
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530sx – Step 1, More Fuel
June 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · 240sx, Planning, V8 Swap
Okay, so maybe the title is misleading. The first step is really planning for the swap. But, since this step is kind of universal, I’ll make it step one. You’ll need a bigger fuel pump regardless of the power adder that you select.
I went with the tried and true Walbro pump. [...]
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Project car updates, WHERE ARE YOU?
June 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Jason, Planning, V8 Swap
I’ve REALLY been neglecting my daily daydreams of future project cars. As previously mentioned, I’ve been SWAMPED at work and have really been focusing on helping my department reach some pretty high goals. I’ve also been extremely pre-occupied with a v8 swap into the 240sx.
Based on my horsepower goals of somewhere between 300-350WHP, I’m fairly [...]
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