$1525+ P5 engine swap

[McBadass]

ok so far I'm around $1525 for my P5 on an engine swap (same engine). heres the list of s***
-Engine 31k miles refurbished= $995.00
-AWR engine mounts 100 durometer(full set)= $239.00
-Exedy OEM clutch kit= $86.68
-ebay header= $96.00 (in mail today 08/14, looks real nice and fits perfect---http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160355923098&category=33631&_trksid=p4340.m183&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%252BC%252BS%252BIA%26itu%3DSI%252BUS-BWR%252BUCI%252BUCC%252BPSS%252BCRS%252BRTQ%252BIT%252BUA%26otn%3D2%26ps%3D33#ht_2418wt_1165---)
-engine oil, trans oil, belts, paint cans and sand paper (for painted cam cover), oil filter, and other small s***= abo $110
still thinking about a mp3 ecu flash ($150) and a CAI ($100 or so)

Let me know some of ur guys suggestions and comments. Ill have pics when i finish install in a week

 

[Brian_K]

how's the ebay header? ive been wondering if the welds are decent

 

[McBadass]

how's the ebay header? ive been wondering if the welds are decent

welds look well, havent been tested yet since the engine isnt installed. But I'll post up a thread about how it turns out since alot of people are wonderin

 

[thorracing271]

how's the ebay header? Ive been wondering if the welds are decent

+1

 

[drgnzadiel101]

clean that engine bay before install! get all the nooks and crannys before hand. check for rust too. are you planning on painting the block too or just the cover?

 

[McBadass]

clean that engine bay before install! get all the nooks and crannys before hand. check for rust too. are you planning on painting the block too or just the cover?

The block came painted black, which would look decent. Ya I should clean my bay now that you mention it.... pretty dirty and lots of antifreeze in there (yes i know ill be missing paint now)

 

[thorracing271]

The block came painted black, which would look decent. Ya I should clean my bay now that you mention it.... pretty dirty and lots of antifreeze in there (yes i know ill be missing paint now)

You know youll be missing paint now right?

JUST KIDDING(rofl2)

 

[McBadass]

You know youll be missing paint now right?

JUST KIDDING(rofl2)

so I went ahead and used some rubbing compound... engine bay looks good besides the missing paint all over the right side and front. Painted my sway bar again, painted hood latch, and began painting engine bay. hopefully it doesnt look too ghetto since its spray can and didn't move much outta the way (lol2)

 

[mp3-79bronco]

no way u got a stage 1 for 86 bucks...probably a stock replacement

 

[justanothermp5]

man u made a mistake on that header, i bought one from ebay and its holding up really well

BUT the EGR bung was waaaay off, i had to loosen the support on the EGR and first connect the egr to the header, then i used a cherry picker (used to lift engines) and jacked up the header till it slid into the bolts
everything else on it is better then i expected, just that one thing though but it really pissed me off lol

 

[McBadass]

man u made a mistake on that header, i bought one from ebay and its holding up really well

BUT the EGR bung was waaaay off, i had to loosen the support on the EGR and first connect the egr to the header, then i used a cherry picker (used to lift engines) and jacked up the header till it slid into the bolts
everything else on it is better then i expected, just that one thing though but it really pissed me off lol

well my engine isn't installed yet, and well they guaranteed it would fit perfectly (probably will not). I'm not worried about weld cause I have a welder and I also have all the tools to install and mod it to fit. saved me $100 bucks from obx and does exact same thing (eekdance)

 

[McBadass]

no way u got a stage 1 for 86 bucks...probably a stock replacement

stage 1 is stock replacement. I have very few other mods and a stage 2 is not needed and would serve no gain. hence not worth the cash (drinks)

 

[mp3-79bronco]

no....stock replacement is stock replacement....stage one is stage one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXED...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[thorracing271]

stage 1 is stock replacement. I have very few other mods and a stage 2 is not needed and would serve no gain. hence not worth the cash (drinks)

no....stock replacement is stock replacement....stage one is stage one

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT....(fight)

 

[drgnzadiel101]

no....stock replacement is stock replacement....stage one is stage one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXED...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

its very similar to stock is what he is saying. every one know exedy stage one clutches are very similar to any stock clutch. its like the poor mans clutch since its reliable and affordable

 

[mp3-79bronco]

your retarded

 

[widgit117]

^^Looks like you just lost that fight.
First one to start name calling loses because they have nothing better to say must resort to trash talk.

I don't care if stage 1 is a stock replacement or is a stage 1.

 

[mp3-79bronco]

na, i just dont feel like arguing with morons. if the stage one is the same then why is it 300 bucks?

 

[widgit117]

I don't know I drive an auto. But don't judge things on price. Why do we pay tens of thousands for vehicles now when in the past a good muscle car would run you 6 grand and be well equiped. It just what we as consumers agree to pay.

 

[thorracing271]

na, i just dont feel like arguing with morons. if the stage one is the same then why is it 300 bucks?

Brand name? Factory backing, customer service, to pay workers salarys

Just like how people pay hundreds of a CAI or SRI from a company, when you can get a knock off, or make your own for 1/5th of the cost.