My satin black portmatched swap build.

[solo92s10]

Never really intended on doing a 3l swap but the csvt is gonna need a new clutch soon. So I decided while the trannys out ill pull the motor and paint the inner fenders since they are all that is not satin black. Then I got to thinking while the engine is out why not just throw in a 3l. More so just to say i did than for the extra 20 or so HP.
My plans.
Bugzuki plates(already ordered)
Mustang 65mm throttle body(already ordered)
Svt cams and timing components.
Gut precats with mileliminators(already have)
Optimize ypipe (already have one done but may do the one on my csvt now to do a better job)
Bit to do the porting is ordered also. This One
Stock svt replacement clutch.
Resurface flywheel if needed

Sourced a 04 sable from local lkq 68k miles for $460. Seems high so i may have them check prices on 01-02. I have $400 saved up. Wife wont let me take money from our accounts so been saving money from side work for a few weeks. So gonna order the engine next week some time.

Looking to get the engine as soon as possible then take my time putting it together and cleaning it up and painting it. Not doing the swap till december some time after i get laid off for the season since i need the tour for the good gas mileage.

Any input appreciated. Especially if you think i should be able to or know of somewhere to get a motor cheaper. Also will have a low mileage (under 40k) 2.5l shortblock and heads(minus cams) for sale after this swap. If you might be looking in the future let me know. Also can assist or do the swap for you if your local.

[Blackcoog]

It won't be low mileage if you are trying to get it cheaper than $400. Sure there are some crazy deals out there but I buy 3L's from all over the US and prices on low mileage motors is more like $500 if you find a good deal. Then you have to pay shipping as well if it isn't local which can be a few hundred. If it is local they usually charge you a core fee which can be ridiculously expensive at some places. Without having a 3L to bring in as core you'd have to eat that. Some might take a 2.5L though. I'm sure a lot of places lie about the mileage on the motors anyway because it is going to be difficult to prove them wrong.

I'd say stick with the 2.5L if it's in that good of shape and you only have $400 max to spend.

BTW a stock SVT dynos at 165whp and a 3L SVT dynos at around 190-210whp. That is a HUGE jump in this platform.

[solo92s10]

Got the bugzuki plates today. Got excited and called lkq about the motor, Having never thought about a core charge i was pretty bummed when they said it would be another $275 for a core. So now i guess im gonna search craigslist for a blown motor for a core or even a good deal for a good 3l. If anyone finds anything in the tristate area let me know.

[blu_fuz]

I have gotten the vin # of the cars my 3L motors were pulled from. You can then look up the vin on carfax and will be able to tell right away what kind of mileage is on that motor. Unless they lie about the cars vin # that they pulled the motor from .


Sometimes the carfax will even tell you where the damage on the car was if your motor came from a totalled vehicle. "accident rearended" "side impact total loss" etc...

[solo92s10]

Ok From bummed to excited. Just found THIS Called and its on hold for me to pick up next week. Gave it to me for $400 taxes included. If i had a lil patience to save up a little more i could have a 12k mile motor for $600. But 80K for $400 ill take it. So now i just have to hope to get off early enought to pick it up next week. Thanks for the idea fuz ill have to do that.

[blu_fuz]

Yeah, print the carfax for that car and keep it with the motor paperwork that stays with the contour. It's good to have that info for re-sale if needed. .

So 80k motor $400+ shipping, but you could get a 12k for $600? I would call them and ask if they could do any better on the price (even $50) and I would take the 12k motor if you plan to keep the car.

Look at it this way, would you pay $200 to have 60k miles taken off your cars engine that you drive right now? I would, if you know where that motor has been.....

[solo92s10]

I know what your getting at but I really dont intend on keeping the car long and I also really dont mind the miles, I wouldnt want to go any higher but the block and heads should be good for 100k more miles. And im picking the motor up so it $400 out the door. And even if i keep the car for 10 years still feel comfortable with the 80k mile motor.

[solo92s10]

Some pics of the parts ive accumulated over the past week or two.

First the Clutch kit. It was on sale on amazon for $160 shipped. I really wanted a luk but for the $50 savings I went with the exedy. And as you can see in the pics i am very happy i went that route.

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Something ground away on slave/tob



Now the engine- will have better pics soon. Gotta get it on the stand tonight hopefully.

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[solo92s10]

Porting plates and bit-

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And the rest- Mustang 65mm throttle body, energy suspension front rr instert- and the others already mentioned.

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Can anyone confirm that this is a luk clutch? I mean it says so but could they be using some of their parts along with some luk parts? Heres a better pic of the whole clutch disc.

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Off the top of my head all i want to order yet is the poly to fill my rear roll restricter. Im also gonna replace the water pump on the 3l before the install.

[BrApple]

that looks like Luk clutch to me. check out the stickied thread in the transaxle forum to compare photos.