Kickers V6 swap thread
#1176
Keep at it, your build inspires me.
#1177
Well now I'm screwed. The valve cover is hitting the brake booster. I have no idea why because one of the first things I did was put the engine in the bay and center it and it cleared everything.
The valve covers are magnesium and I don't know if it could be notched. Can't notch the booster because it's hitting where the seal is. Could try and find another booster but finding one that'll bolt to the firewall would be nothing less then a miracle plus the master diameter would have to be the same. Firewall design makes it hard to shift the master over but not impossible. Can't shift the engine over without screwing up the driveshaft alignment. What to do what to do....
The valve covers are magnesium and I don't know if it could be notched. Can't notch the booster because it's hitting where the seal is. Could try and find another booster but finding one that'll bolt to the firewall would be nothing less then a miracle plus the master diameter would have to be the same. Firewall design makes it hard to shift the master over but not impossible. Can't shift the engine over without screwing up the driveshaft alignment. What to do what to do....
#1179
Sounds expensive. I'll probably take a stroll through the yard and see if there's something I can make fit. I'm near the point where shortcuts are going to have to be made like ABS elimination. Defeats the purpose of my build when I start doing things like that.
#1182
Well now I'm screwed. The valve cover is hitting the brake booster. I have no idea why because one of the first things I did was put the engine in the bay and center it and it cleared everything.
The valve covers are magnesium and I don't know if it could be notched. Can't notch the booster because it's hitting where the seal is. Could try and find another booster but finding one that'll bolt to the firewall would be nothing less then a miracle plus the master diameter would have to be the same. Firewall design makes it hard to shift the master over but not impossible. Can't shift the engine over without screwing up the driveshaft alignment. What to do what to do....
The valve covers are magnesium and I don't know if it could be notched. Can't notch the booster because it's hitting where the seal is. Could try and find another booster but finding one that'll bolt to the firewall would be nothing less then a miracle plus the master diameter would have to be the same. Firewall design makes it hard to shift the master over but not impossible. Can't shift the engine over without screwing up the driveshaft alignment. What to do what to do....
Did you manage to sort you're clearance issue with the brake booster? Did you find a smaller one? I'm not sure I understand doing without the booster all together and running a vac pump? I thought they are a mechanical assist on the master cylinder push rod?
I'm not sure if you know but my car is done and I've been driving it around for a couple of months. It's had some teething issues but still great! It could use some more power though..
#1183
Hey kickerfox,
Did you manage to sort you're clearance issue with the brake booster? Did you find a smaller one? I'm not sure I understand doing without the booster all together and running a vac pump? I thought they are a mechanical assist on the master cylinder push rod?
I'm not sure if you know but my car is done and I've been driving it around for a couple of months. It's had some teething issues but still great! It could use some more power though..
Did you manage to sort you're clearance issue with the brake booster? Did you find a smaller one? I'm not sure I understand doing without the booster all together and running a vac pump? I thought they are a mechanical assist on the master cylinder push rod?
I'm not sure if you know but my car is done and I've been driving it around for a couple of months. It's had some teething issues but still great! It could use some more power though..
I'm going to notch the subframe like they do on LS swaps. I think if I can get the engine down a hair I'll be ok. If not, I'll find a smaller booster. There's plenty of room to come forward with one if I had to. Chances are I'd have to make a spacer/adapter between the booster and the firewall. It's frustrating, but not impossible to correct. All things considered to date, it's a minor setback.
#1184
Been a long summer but many other projects were completed. I'm certain I can get the rest of this build finished over the winter. All the major things are complete. Just need to get the engine mounts finished, plumbing and wiring, and make a new PPF.
Spacer for clutch slave.
Spacer for clutch slave.
#1185
Using this site on Android reminds me of AOL over 28.8k dialup on my i386 desktop of 20 some years ago. Technology is over-rated.
Ebay sent me the wrong parts yet again. In the mean time I've been working on the plumbing. I'll be reusing the drivers side RX8 oil cooler since it conveniently has a thermal bypass in it. Ordered some 18mm banjo to -10 adaptors that fit it since the rest of my oil lines are -10. Nice and easy.
Ebay sent me the wrong parts yet again. In the mean time I've been working on the plumbing. I'll be reusing the drivers side RX8 oil cooler since it conveniently has a thermal bypass in it. Ordered some 18mm banjo to -10 adaptors that fit it since the rest of my oil lines are -10. Nice and easy.
Last edited by kickerfox; 10-13-2016 at 06:47 PM.
#1190
Just skip thru it. I think mockup and fab starts on page 26 or somewhere around there. Scroll for photos. Most of the relevant notes accompany a photo.
#1193
Can't forget the AC. Lucky me. The RX8 pressure side fits the Isuzu AC compressor. I just need to rotate the fitting to line up the bolt. The low side was moved closer to the firewall. At the compressor, the Isuzu line winds up in the same place but will have to be spliced to the RX8 line.
Last edited by kickerfox; 11-02-2016 at 03:32 AM.
#1194
AC lines - done
Coolant lines - done
Heater lines - done
Oil lines - done
Left to do:
Vehicle side engine mounts.
Shorten driveshaft.
Make PPF.
Fuel return line.
Modify engine harness.
Coolant lines - done
Heater lines - done
Oil lines - done
Left to do:
Vehicle side engine mounts.
Shorten driveshaft.
Make PPF.
Fuel return line.
Modify engine harness.
#1196
I've posted the most recent updates. It's coming along. The vehicle itself is bothering be. It's rusting just sitting in the garage. The rockers are probably pretty thin. Sad for only 74k. I'm keeping an eye out for the southern blue roller. I'll swap everything over if I find a clean one.
#1197
Kickerfox thank you thank you thank you. For this build thread. I came up on a 6VE1 we had laying around the shop and once we noticed that the bell housing matched that of my 2.5L Jeep the internet searching began. Your thread has been a great resource and because of it I now have a 3.5 V6 6VE1 from an 02 Axiom powering my 1992 Wrangler. Your flywheel photos and posts on other forums have made working through the unknown almost seamless. The AX5 transmission with internal slave cylinder worked perfectly.
I hope to see your RX8 run and drive soon. My Jeep is in it's final stages then it's off to see if it will sneak through emissions. Again thank you!
I hope to see your RX8 run and drive soon. My Jeep is in it's final stages then it's off to see if it will sneak through emissions. Again thank you!
#1198
Kickerfox thank you thank you thank you. For this build thread. I came up on a 6VE1 we had laying around the shop and once we noticed that the bell housing matched that of my 2.5L Jeep the internet searching began. Your thread has been a great resource and because of it I now have a 3.5 V6 6VE1 from an 02 Axiom powering my 1992 Wrangler. Your flywheel photos and posts on other forums have made working through the unknown almost seamless. The AX5 transmission with internal slave cylinder worked perfectly.
I hope to see your RX8 run and drive soon. My Jeep is in it's final stages then it's off to see if it will sneak through emissions. Again thank you!
I hope to see your RX8 run and drive soon. My Jeep is in it's final stages then it's off to see if it will sneak through emissions. Again thank you!