[T.Neff]

Motor Mounts V8 Swap

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Are these 2wd specific? Or are they good for an AWD as well? Year specific? I'm swapping a 5.7 into an originally 2wd swapped to AWD, that my 4.3 died in.

The AWD's are different than the 2WD.

 

[4gsafari]

Are there any drawings of the AWD motor mounts?
I've got a 97 Vortec 350 4x4 1500 donor now, so....is it just motor mounts and the oil pan that I have to fab/purchase now?

 

[4gsafari]

I don't see the option for AWD mounts on the JTAG site, do they even sell them? All the info I'm finding seems to be geared towards the 2WD older vans, and not the Vortec AWD swaps

 

[AstroWill]

Just a note, Jakepatch got rid of all his van stuff a while ago, so no need to contact him for mounts

 

[Astro_ngl]

One thing Chops left out of his list were the bandaids and lots of them :screaming:

another thing i should ad to your list, really handy.
BEERS and a lot of it and ear muffs to your neighbor for foreign languages

and a last one? for those that want to know a little bit more about your motor? Casting number and all?
have a boo there http://www.jimsperformance.com/blocks.html

 

[miketoybox]

U joints
rear end (Posi 3.42 is good)
upgrade tires :layrubber:

 

[T.Neff]

The good thing is you guys posting to this thread.It is a tribute to the user Chops.As I found out,the user Chops lost his eye sight to diabetics and can't see to post anything.He has had to sell everything.

 

[nosp12]

hey dudes im on my way to a swap too. my 97 safary slt is in need of big cojones! so i got a 96 5.7lt1 from a friend and i'm wondering if i need to beff up the transmittion the v8 it's got a mild cam and it's been stroke just a little now i found this place that has the pcm pre program for that eng and they sell them at about 315 bucks that's not bad any ways it looks like i'll need the harness i want to keep the fuel injection system and it comes from a 96 camaro too. soon i will start posting pictures and progerss of my work and hopefully with all of your help i'll get thru this
thanks guys. the jellybean.

 

[JBiggiotti]

I have an 03 Astro which I am installing a 99 5.7 v8 in. The engine is in, and I had a blue / red 0411 PCM programmed to a 99 5.7 vortec from a pickup truck. The PCM will not supply spark. I installed the original 4.3 PCM and it fired up immediately... short 2 cylinders of course. I matched the wiring from an 02 express van PCM diagram which only needed a few modifications, like EGR and of course the 8 fuel injectors! Im going to meet someone who is parting out an actual 02 express van with a 5.7 liter engine to purchase the PCM and hopefully it will start right up! If anyone knows more about this, Id LOVE to hear! In fact, call me! 480 266-8877 Joe

 

[aztec1987]

What is needed to pass California emission test?

 

[chevymaher]

What is needed to pass California emission test?

Direct intervention from god.

 

[aztec1987]

What is needed to pass California emission test?

Direct intervention from god.

I have been searching on website from the swap requirements to make it legal and it seemed like they just want the same family type engine and etc.

http://www.bar.ca.gov/80_barresources/0 ... lines.html

http://www.norcalcrx.org/library/calegalswaps.shtml

This is the engine planned
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-19210009

From what I know is that it has to be obd and it has to be newer or same year.....me no entender these laws!

 

[djwarren312616]

Wowsa....wish I had 5g's to throw around like that. Good luck bro.

 

[aztec1987]

Wowsa....wish I had 5g's to throw around like that. Good luck bro.

Thanks for now I just need to make it possible to make this thing legal here in Cali, I am also throwing in a 700R4 transmission to make it compatible ($1,700) people be telling me that I will be hauling a** with this engine! This is what you can afford when your 25, single, no kids, no debt, and a well paid job! Also too much free time in your hands

 

[chevymaher]

I lived in calif before and hung out with hot rodders. It all about money, pay the referee enough and anything will pass. Roots blowers do not pass anywhere there and you see them tooling around.
General rules are. Same year or newer engine. It must pass which ever is newer smog requirements.

Now there are a million things you can do to cheat and get more power.
They check the external components part numbers and year. Exhaust etc.

Common practice is to simply completely redesign the internal parts. It isn't legal but unless somebody blows the whistle on you they will never make you take it apart to check.
A smooth idling cam is essential to the smoke and mirrors show. Porting, compression and bore and stroking will go un-noticed. Go tune it one way to pass at a dyno. Then put in the power settings the rest of the year. Just save your emissions settings and run the right gas when you test.

It is easier to sell crack in California than to pass a smog test, with a engine swap. They are a pain. But it can be done.

Good luck and have your wallet ready.

 

[markmitch]

I took the motor mounts from a V8 and two pieces of 1/8 inch steel plate and bolted the steel plates to the engine then bolted the motor mounts to the frame set the engine in then marked the bolt holes with a marker from under the van
took the engine back up unbolted everything then drilled holes and bolted it all up. It took a few times to get it right but when you have more time then money then you figure it out. If you want to try this I can (after the snow melts) take some pics and measurements of mine for you. Just remind me in a few weeks as I am forgetful. Mark

 

[aztec1987]

I lived in calif before and hung out with hot rodders. It all about money, pay the referee enough and anything will pass. Roots blowers do not pass anywhere there and you see them tooling around.
General rules are. Same year or newer engine. It must pass which ever is newer smog requirements.

Now there are a million things you can do to cheat and get more power.
They check the external components part numbers and year. Exhaust etc.

Common practice is to simply completely redesign the internal parts. It isn't legal but unless somebody blows the whistle on you they will never make you take it apart to check.
A smooth idling cam is essential to the smoke and mirrors show. Porting, compression and bore and stroking will go un-noticed. Go tune it one way to pass at a dyno. Then put in the power settings the rest of the year. Just save your emissions settings and run the right gas when you test.

It is easier to sell crack in California than to pass a smog test, with a engine swap. They are a pain. But it can be done.

Good luck and have your wallet ready.

How much is that you have to pay? So I can get this engine, just tune it to the California settings and we are good to go?

 

[chevymaher]

If it is a California engine with Calif smog equipment. You should be good.
How much you pay depends on the referee you get. It was 200 bucks a pop starting out. 20 years ago. You had 3 rounds at least to go through if it wouldn't pass by then you just paid your fine and they gave you a pass.

It been a while since I been out there. That is what is going on. I would ask the locals for the updated version.

 

[aztec1987]

If it is a California engine with Calif smog equipment. You should be good.
How much you pay depends on the referee you get. It was 200 bucks a pop starting out. 20 years ago. You had 3 rounds at least to go through if it wouldn't pass by then you just paid your fine and they gave you a pass.

It been a while since I been out there. That is what is going on. I would ask the locals for the updated version.

I am in a need of a smog test in order to get my registration again. I am going to ask the guys in order to see what can I do to pass it as well how much is the damage will be

 

[chevymaher]

Now that you expecting the worst. Will luck yours will go smoothly. Getting the swap verified I mean. It can be a nightmare. Even a smooth swap smog is aggravating. Now your ready for it. Just keep pushing and jumping their hoops with a smile. You will get there.
Good luck
Randy.