engine swap or front clip n/a to Tt
10-09-2009, 08:22 PM
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engine swap or front clip n/a to Tt
just wanna hear some opinions and tell me what i'm missing, i'm wanting to swap a tt in my n/a, i've been researching parts heres what i got for the swap
Engine purchase jdm online, comes with trans,ecu,wiring harness and includes:
Complete Motor
- Block
- Head
- Intake Manifold
- Exhaust Manifold
- Sensors
- Fuel Rail
- Injectors
- Cam Angle Sensor
- Throttle Body
- Alternator
- Starter
- Ignition Wires
- Pulleys
- Turbo manifold
- Turbochargers
I've researched buying these to complete the job:
motor mount brackets Z1
motor mounts Z1
intercoolers used stock
downpipes Z1
Mishimoto TT radiator
radiator mounts
Z1 silicone intercooler tubing
New drive belt set
99' JSPEC front fascia
gasket kit
TT oil cooler
boost gauge
dual gauge pod pillar
fuel pressure gauge
lower radiator conversion bracket
radiator bushings
radiator hose set
Z1 2.5"TT test pipes
HKS Hi power cat back, dual
New optima battery
tt ac condensor
Walbro fuel pump
tt oil tree
and i know i'm gonna need oil lines,vaccum lines, and such but i'm thinking alot of that comes with the engine and i'll have to buy some here and there. along with some other misc. things but is there anything i'm missing??? would love to hear some input. Thanks
and in your opinion should i go this route, or go the front clip route??
Engine purchase jdm online, comes with trans,ecu,wiring harness and includes:
Complete Motor
- Block
- Head
- Intake Manifold
- Exhaust Manifold
- Sensors
- Fuel Rail
- Injectors
- Cam Angle Sensor
- Throttle Body
- Alternator
- Starter
- Ignition Wires
- Pulleys
- Turbo manifold
- Turbochargers
I've researched buying these to complete the job:
motor mount brackets Z1
motor mounts Z1
intercoolers used stock
downpipes Z1
Mishimoto TT radiator
radiator mounts
Z1 silicone intercooler tubing
New drive belt set
99' JSPEC front fascia
gasket kit
TT oil cooler
boost gauge
dual gauge pod pillar
fuel pressure gauge
lower radiator conversion bracket
radiator bushings
radiator hose set
Z1 2.5"TT test pipes
HKS Hi power cat back, dual
New optima battery
tt ac condensor
Walbro fuel pump
tt oil tree
and i know i'm gonna need oil lines,vaccum lines, and such but i'm thinking alot of that comes with the engine and i'll have to buy some here and there. along with some other misc. things but is there anything i'm missing??? would love to hear some input. Thanks
and in your opinion should i go this route, or go the front clip route??
Last edited by BobbySurfer; 10-09-2009 at 08:26 PM. Reason: adding a few things
10-09-2009, 10:05 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Naperville, IL
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TT swaps are only really recommended on great condition NA's... so unless your NA is really nice, just buy a TT.
With that said, get a front clip... buying all the little parts are going to nickel and dime you... badly.
With that said, get a front clip... buying all the little parts are going to nickel and dime you... badly.
10-10-2009, 07:03 PM
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Location: Ohio
Posts: 459
Don't forget
New Oil pump
New Oil Pan (it is usually crushed during shipping)
EGR bypass
Transmission/alternator harness
Pretty much every hose/line on the engine will need to be replaced.
60k kit (timing belt and water pump)
6 new spark plugs
the "long" oil lines (go from oil pan to cooler)
Pressure sending unit
AIC valve + assorted hose kit for it
The JDM engine you get will be an automatic, are you planning to upgrade turbos while the engine is out?
Front clip is the way to go. It's still a lot of work, I mean seriously, a lot of work. Everything is dirty and brittle and every piece of plastic will break or crack, every hose will snap when you take it off and all the wire harness connections will snap when you take them off.
Better idea is to buy a nice TT
New Oil Pan (it is usually crushed during shipping)
EGR bypass
Transmission/alternator harness
Pretty much every hose/line on the engine will need to be replaced.
60k kit (timing belt and water pump)
6 new spark plugs
the "long" oil lines (go from oil pan to cooler)
Pressure sending unit
AIC valve + assorted hose kit for it
The JDM engine you get will be an automatic, are you planning to upgrade turbos while the engine is out?
Front clip is the way to go. It's still a lot of work, I mean seriously, a lot of work. Everything is dirty and brittle and every piece of plastic will break or crack, every hose will snap when you take it off and all the wire harness connections will snap when you take them off.
Better idea is to buy a nice TT
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