3sgte Rundown, headache in process Options

[5sfeTurbo]

Ok I have the money for an N/A setup. Then i realized (hey I can do the swap!!)
So like a good boy, I have decided to do it. Well now that my hearts and wallet are in it so I have to be 100% sure of EVERYTHING. I went to Altered Atmosphere (east coast) they quoted me 1100-1400 labor and the car out for a month. But the downer was no one there could do the wiring and recomended a stand alone ECU thats like $1700!!! so im trying to Qatar11(aol) to do this for me.
Now I have an auto im sure we know.. so Im hoping-no praying with the rebuilt T.C. that it will handle the power of the motor (1st uncertainty).
Would it be aight you guys think if I had a friend who has done 3 swaps just put up the engine alone, since she bolts right up and have the wiring done through Qatar11? So what Im saying is, is it easy enough for a guy with enough knowledge to simply put the motor in or is there alot of cutting and extending lines, hoses and such? Please put forth any information or advice you have or thoughts (+/-). Im very close to it I just need to be a 100% sure on the basics and all cuz this is a major investment and gamble.

[Supersprynt]

There is a few fabs that are going to have to be done, like the left "motor mount" i put it in "" cuz its small and isnt like the other mounts, it just a bolt and stuff. The actual mechanical part of the swap, isnt that difficult. Its the wiring, and if ur having Mike do it, then ur like 1/2 way done already. It doesnt take a month to do the mechanical part, thats very unimpressive since me and my friend did that part in less time than that.

For Mike to do it he's going to want the harness of the stock engine, and the 3sgte. So I would have him do it before you start anything mechanical, cuz ur not going to be getting the harness in and out when its in the engine bay.

And also, make sure you get a FULL HARNESS. You cant do shizit w/o the plugs on the end.

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Sep 17, 2003 - 8:45 PM