going to do a 3rd gen 3sgte swap soon, already engine shopping as well as other things Options

[gotian]

So as my topic stated I am getting ready to swap engines. I was originally planning on doing this around january but since my 5th gear just went out in my tranny I decided to push it forward. So I will be buying the engine along with the uncut harness and ECU. It will also be coming with the transmission. So here are my questions where I need help, and yes I've searched and searched and found info here and there but nothing really compiled all together. Car info: 94 GT Manual

First question, I know some people prefer to go the route of buying the complete front clip, but at almost a grand more it would be rather difficult for me to do that all in one shot, so what other parts would I need to do this swap.

Next question, I was planning on using my stock tranny but in the condition its in I would rather not. I know its possible to convert the AWD tranny to work with the FWD set-up so if someone can pass along the link of the how to that would be great.

Now obviously this isnt going to happen over night, we are going to be doing this in our shop so labor costs will be down. I am in no real rush so while you guys help me out I will keep searching for more and more info.

Thanks in advanced everyone

[rave2n]

In the past I would argue just get the engine set, but after sourcing all the parts mine did not come with...that grand is adding up quickly. Unless you can find one with all the extra missing tidbits...which is quite a few, or have the knowledge and confidence to bypass some of the items, which is only relays that you can bypass. You will still need to get a few items....With the clip, you will have everything, and extra for stuff that can and will break during the swap.

To the AWD trannie...I suggest getting another s54, or e153. Some..not here, have converted the e154f which held for sometime, but in the end still failed from the research I've done.

Short list of what will be missing without getting a clip:
Rad w/lines
MAP sensor
IC Relay
IC Pump & Lines
IC Heatexchanger
Potential Ignitor gone
Fuel Pump relay
Engine House wiring
Injector resistor pack
FP resistor pack

Also with the set you have a chance of getting a cut harness, which is a whole another means of trip to hell.

if you get the clip and go another route for the IC, you can sell off the OEM IC for some change, as well the e154f trans. Which i just sold mine for 300, should be picked up tomorrow.

This post has been edited by rave2n: Jul 23, 2012 - 12:04 PM