So got another motor, already tore it down and getting it ready. Gonna do timing belt, cam seals, valve seals, front main, and water pump. My clutch and flywheel came in on thursday from Comp. Picked up a bell housing also, not oem but aftermarket, hope it works. Got my clutch pedal, master and slave cylinder ready to go in, taking the car to Freed next week and he'll do the pedal install. Lets hope it works..Here some pics





Under the cover in my shop

 

thought the engine was being built or is that the tranny ? nice shop

 

Nice! I've been thinking about swapping in a r154.. Are you using a mk3 or soarer trans?

 

No engine will be stock minus all the turbo stuff, r154 is being built. Not ready for built engine $$$ yet. Just hoping for no issues and this setup lasts!!

Using mk3 r154, being built with all the marlin parts, all new seals etc. Running comp clutch and flywheel

 

Still making progress. Pedal goes in the car next week, motor is having some work done now. Also dropped the valve covers, front covers and spark plug cover at the paint shop, hope it looks good when its all done!! Will post pics!!

 

Really hoping u can post some pedal install pics u mind sharing a parts list for 5spd swap. I just bought a r154 the other day. Looking for any advice and tips. Thanks again and great build

 

damn Pat,

You know you got some damn car issues when you go and lease a property just to work on your car!

Looking forward to seeing this thing get done, your gonna love it as a manual bro

 

Oh how I miss that motor.

 

Good luck with this build Pat. Hopefully everything works out for you on this go around.

 

this build is amazing. sorry for the mishaps. did you find out the root cause of the meltdown?

 

Yeah I will get some pics up hopefully next week. If all goes well with the pedal setup, could make things easier on people trying to do the swap. Do you have pedals yet?

Thanks bro, definitely have a problem no doubt there, Yeah I can't wait, cars at FE now getting the pedal done, can't wait I just want to drive it!!

Thanks bro appreciate it, me too lol!!!

Thanks, yeah it was the brand new FIC 1100's injectors. I sent them to FIC, after some talking with them and them trying to convince me to stay FIC, I am going to stay with them. Its mainly about the money why I'm not switching right now. They did flow match my new set sop they should be fine..lets hope!!

 

car is for sale!!! sell me dem wheels son! haha

 

TwoLoose I know this is your old thread but i was wondering if you could let me know what exhaust manifold you used on your swap.

Thanks