2005 Official Spring NE-CEG Meet

I'm down with anything

Originally posted by tour96se:

Originally posted by ElKy:
this year the meet will be at the end of may, maybe thebeginning of april.
spring zing is in april, so squeezing 2 big events like that in one month will be hard.

........spring zing is in may...carlisle is in june..

thats what i meant.
hehe

5/21- 6/3 is out for me... wedding and honeymoon!!! :-)

Other than that, we're down.

i'll swing by and maybe steal one of your cars for an hour so i can remember what it was like....

anyone have any experience with kit cars? mike & kim?

Well we don't have any experience yet, but we'll be looking into Cobra kits in the future. I've heard good things about ERA and Superperformance, but not-so-good things about Factory Five.

So Elky, you seem to enjoy hosting this Spring Meet/BBQ.
Are you willing to host again this year?
If so, what dates are good for you?

Just found out about another trip.

I can't do it until May 7th-8th. I don't know if that's waiting to late for you guys.

i will definitly host it again this year.
not sure about dates yet.
will have to do some research on that.

Haroon has decided to patiently and politely take a nap while Elky plans out what dates are best for him to kindly offer up his house to us crazy m'fers.

take your time Elky, Haroon is young and needs his sleepies for growing big and stwong.

Originally posted by frenchblueC2:
Haroon has decided to patiently and politely take a nap while Elky plans out what dates are best for him to kindly offer up his house to us crazy m'fers.

take your time Elky, Haroon is young and needs his sleepies for growing big and stwong.

any update on the date?

it is looking like the 30th of april is the weekend.
i cant take any other days off in april because of events.
we have Stevie B again.

and with SZ, i will be taking off the 21st of may, so i cant take off another weekend that month. (maybe)

Originally posted by ElKy:
it is looking like the 30th of april is the weekend.

Damn...sounds like I'll be missing it this year. I've got to be in DC that weekend.

Originally posted by zgendron:

Originally posted by ElKy:
it is looking like the 30th of april is the weekend.

Damn...sounds like I'll be missing it this year. I've got to be in DC that weekend.

Finals for me

Finals here too ... and I'm working on Saturday as always ...

hopefully if I can secure an internship this summer I'll have weekends free again for the first time since last August.

I can make it that weekend

and if I remeber I came up during my finals this past year so ...

I can't make it for sure. Car is dead.

Won't be ready till about 2 weeks after that. I hope.

(Knocks on wood)

looks like i might have to schedule it for the week after, if i can get it off from work

I have to work that Saturday as well....I found someone who was willing to give me some part-time hours in an office....very little bit helps....

Whatever works for you guys should hopefully work for me, though I am the type of person who doesn't make plans till last minute..... but, I'll keep this at the top of the list...

Originally posted by brapple:
I can make it that weekend

and if I remeber I came up during my finals this past year so ...

oh jeez, now we have to make it

Originally posted by Goonz SVT:

Originally posted by brapple:
I can make it that weekend

and if I remeber I came up during my finals this past year so ...

oh jeez, now we have to make it

no, I know how important finals are, but taking a study break is also important

Originally posted by CSVT1214:
I can't make it for sure. Car is dead.

Won't be ready till about 2 weeks after that. I hope.

(Knocks on wood)

Don't have to be in a Contour to show up

(I went to the Fall '04 meet in a Subaru Forester, and the spring '03 meet in a Probe GT

... I've showed up to more meets in other vehicles than I have with my Contour ... )

Originally posted by Goonz SVT:

Originally posted by brapple:
I can make it that weekend

and if I remeber I came up during my finals this past year so ...

oh jeez, now we have to make it

especially you, goonz, since you go to school in lowell!

Originally posted by 98 SE:

Originally posted by CSVT1214:
I can't make it for sure. Car is dead.

Won't be ready till about 2 weeks after that. I hope.

(Knocks on wood)

Don't have to be in a Contour to show up
(I went to the Fall '04 meet in a Subaru Forester, and the spring '03 meet in a Probe GT ... I've showed up to more meets in other vehicles than I have with my Contour ... )

I know, but I've only gone to ONE CEG meet ever, and it sucks cause everytime some kinda meet comes around, my car is not available.

I'm driving a 02 Mitsubishi Galant right now and I really don't wanna be driving it. I want my car back!!!

Originally posted by ElKy:

Originally posted by Goonz SVT:

Originally posted by brapple:
I can make it that weekend

and if I remeber I came up during my finals this past year so ...

oh jeez, now we have to make it

especially you, goonz, since you go to school in lowell!

dammn!! aight I'll trrryy to make it

Originally posted by Goonz SVT:

Originally posted by ElKy:

Originally posted by Goonz SVT:

Originally posted by brapple:
I can make it that weekend

and if I remeber I came up during my finals this past year so ...

oh jeez, now we have to make it

especially you, goonz, since you go to school in lowell!

dammn!! aight I'll trrryy to make it

No no no, say you can't so that we'll reschedule!

I'd love to make it a different weekend, but if that doesn't work for others (esp. Elky!), then I'll meet up another time.

weekend of April 30th, as well as May 7th is good for us.

30th is good.

i could probably do the 30th as well. by miracle, i am not traveling that weekend.

I dont care when it is. Just let me know. Rather not do it in May though. Would be nice to spread stuff out a little. If we do it in May its kinda creeping in on SZ, for those of us who are going that is.

Damn. I can't do the 30th have family gathering for my wifes grandfathers 80th birthday. I gotta make it to something sooner or later

. Well maybe I can pull of my summer cookout

Can somebody please call SHAGGY to confirm that he can make it to the meet. I PMed him, but have had no response.

i left a message on his voice mail just now.

i think that the weekend of May 7th is the day this meet will have to happen.
i am going to try as hard as i can to get it off from work.

Originally posted by ElKy:

i am going to try as hard as i can to get it off from work.

Originally posted by ElKy:

i think that the weekend of May 7th is the day this meet will have to happen.
i am going to try as hard as i can to get it off from work.

is that set in stone or is the 30th still the date until you get the time off the weekend of the 7th?

i think that it will be the 7th.
i will get it off work if it kills me.
i take one night off a month, if that.
so two in one month might not be so bad.

7th works for me. 29th sevendust is playing in hartford so no way i'll be getting up early on the 30th

May 7th is clear for me..I'm in

Lets just hope the weather gives in

Hey y'all,

Of course, majority rules, as well as the schedule of the organizers, but I vote for the weekend of the 30th. I'm in St. Louis on May 7th (business-related... trust me, there's not much to do in St. Louis besides riverboat gambling). I missed the shindig in the White Mountains in October and really am looking for a good opportunity to meet y'all.

Is the meet at ElKy's gonna be a mod meet as well?? if so then I gotta bring my new serpentine belt, if thats aight

I vote 5/7.

Originally posted by bishop375:
I vote 5/7.

I'm in!

Originally posted by zgendron:

Originally posted by bishop375:
I vote 5/7.

I'm in!

either weekend is fine by me, just need to know soon so my gf can get that weekend off from work

Goonz I am getting my Elk mesh installed by the man himself at the meet so I would think a serpintine belt wouldn't be an issue

i'm trolling here but 5/7 works by me

semi mod meet sounds good too....i can help ya with the serp belt i've changed several on my car..takes about 5 minutes...tell me what to bring

got room for one more?

hopefully my car will be fixed by then....

I'm in for May 7th.

Originally posted by brapple:
either weekend is fine by me, just need to know soon so my gf can get that weekend off from work

Goonz I am getting my Elk mesh installed by the man himself at the meet so I would think a serpintine belt wouldn't be an issue

yea thats awesome!! I like have no idea what to do so I'll just bring the belt and you guys can go crazy with it

I'm getting my mesh installed as well so this should be fun

My car had a lot of random noises, you guys will have to see for yourself cause I cant figure it out

btw, any belt recommendations?

Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
btw, any belt recommendations?

Motorcraft. OEM parts are the best most of the time and I've found that Motorcraft is very good.

hey guys, as you may know, a few months ago I switched to a 2005 focus, but i would like to come to this meet. The only catch is, I would come in my friend pat's 04 STi... Is that cool with everyone?

all are always welcome, regardless of the ride.

Elky, how are we going to do parking at your place for this event?

Originally posted by frenchblueC2:
all are always welcome, regardless of the ride.

Elky, how are we going to do parking at your place for this event?

I was thinking the same thing. Its not going to be quite the same as the nice patch of pavement in the rear to work on the cars.

Also, will we be able to wash our cars? I know you're a home owner now, so water is one of the bills you'll be paying. Let us know.

If we could wash 'em I'd pitch in a little $$.

-Dave

I am assuming we should start some kind of garage waiting list. This seems to be turning out into a pretty big mod meet. I claim the garage first!

I remember somebody wanting their DMD done at the last meet, so they get second.

I can try to come but its kinda tough to get someone to work a saturday night for me. If I do come up I need a few things done like my Elky mesh that ive had for a long time now, and my DMD that ive also had for a while.

Originally posted by RandyCSVT:
I remember somebody wanting their DMD done at the last meet, so they get second.

That was me!

Now that I'll have a new engine, I want to get that thing on ASAP.

btw guys, I travel through the lowell connector everyday, the highway people tore it up for new pavment so at the moment its all groved pavement..sucks driving over it

Is the meet def the weekend of 7 May? I'll put in for the time now. I may be on call again, so Mike will it be cool for me to use your internet access, if I get called? I may, and thats a HUGE maybe, have the SVT with me.

I'll bring the ATI subframe if I do, so we can all gawk and install it, time permitting.

Originally posted by zgendron:

Originally posted by RandyCSVT:
I remember somebody wanting their DMD done at the last meet, so they get second.

That was me!
Now that I'll have a new engine, I want to get that thing on ASAP.

No, actually it was me. I have my WP and DMD that needs tobe installed. But I'm not tryin to push anyone outta the way or anything. Plus I wanna do my UIM/LIM within the next couple of months as well as a full tune-up. I am not to worried about gettin this done at the meet so you don't have to count on me taking up garage time , but if it's avail. I'm all for it.

it is definitly the 7th.

the lowell connector does suck right now, but oh well.
as for parking...we will have to do what we can.
i just hope it is dry that week.

washing cars can be done, but will have to be done inthe front driveway and might make life difficult, parking-wise

I'm gonna bring mine washed..maybe if i have time then I'll wax it. What time we meeting at ElKy's?

it has always been pretty much when ever you would like to show up, I even showed up a few times on friday night

normally I think anything after 10 am is normally cool by Elky

yeah, whatevah time you want to show up is cool, as long as its not super early.
i have to go pick andy up in the morning so he can pull the Crown vic out of storage.

Originally posted by ElKy:
it is definitly the 7th.

D-OH!!!

Guess I'll have to catch y'all at another gathering.

So, besides a few people messing with mods, and washing there cars, what else is gonna be going on ? And is there anything anyone should bring ? Also Elky, do you know if you have any extra mesh kickin around ?

Originally posted by SVT25:
So, besides a few people messing with mods, and washing there cars, what else is gonna be going on ? And is there anything anyone should bring ? Also Elky, do you know if you have any extra mesh kickin around ?

its BBQ i believe, then all you guys will prolly hit up the brewry and all us under age will go home to our mommy's and daddy's

Originally posted by bpwu:

Originally posted by ElKy:
it is definitly the 7th.

D-OH!!! Guess I'll have to catch y'all at another gathering.

well...these spring meets usually carry over to sunday too.
so if you will be around sunday(i forget why you said you couldnt make it) come on by.

as for bringing stuff...bring whatyou like.
i think i will start another thread next week so people can list stuff they are bringing and to find out who is coming.

goonz...we will probably be staying away from the brewery.
besides...theres a lickher store at the end of my street

Originally posted by ElKy:
lickher

tee hee...!

hey guys. i should be there. not sure what car i will be driving, but i'll be there.

Originally posted by ElKy:

Originally posted by bpwu:

Originally posted by ElKy:
it is definitly the 7th.

D-OH!!! Guess I'll have to catch y'all at another gathering.

well...these spring meets usually carry over to sunday too.
so if you will be around sunday(i forget why you said you couldnt make it) come on by.

as for bringing stuff...bring what you like.
i think i will start another thread next week so people can list stuff they are bringing and to find out who is coming.

goonz...we will probably be staying away from the brewery.
besides...theres a lickher store at the end of my street

If I bring supplies and tools, would people mind showing a newbie to Auto repair/maintenance how to change oil, coolant, transaxle fluids? I also need a wheel bearing replaced, how hard is that? Front end alignment? (I've had one bearing replaced before- my car has made a loud sound when turning left for a while now).

I am coaching my son's soccer team, so I couldn't be there until around 11:30-noon.

Let me know if that might be a possibility and what to bring. If not, it's not a problem. I thought it might be a good opportunity to meet some people and learn some stuff.

How long is the meet going to be that day?

I work every Saturday but if it goes long enough maybe I'd go. Who knows.

Originally posted by CSVT1214:
How long is the meet going to be that day?

I work every Saturday but if it goes long enough maybe I'd go. Who knows.

Elky meets have longevity, IIRC...

Bring a sleeping bag and a bottle of water.

correct, like Elky said, these meets usually carry over into Sunday, right up until bedtime sometimes.

Elkster, you planning on buying a bunch of meat again this year and put out the donations box?

Originally posted by mean'tour:

Originally posted by ElKy:

Originally posted by bpwu:

Originally posted by ElKy:
it is definitly the 7th.

D-OH!!! Guess I'll have to catch y'all at another gathering.

well...these spring meets usually carry over to sunday too.
so if you will be around sunday(i forget why you said you couldnt make it) come on by.

as for bringing stuff...bring what you like.
i think i will start another thread next week so people can list stuff they are bringing and to find out who is coming.

goonz...we will probably be staying away from the brewery.
besides...theres a lickher store at the end of my street

If I bring supplies and tools, would people mind showing a newbie to Auto repair/maintenance how to change oil, coolant, transaxle fluids? I also need a wheel bearing replaced, how hard is that? Front end alignment? (I've had one bearing replaced before- my car has made a loud sound when turning left for a while now).

I am coaching my son's soccer team, so I couldn't be there until around 11:30-noon.

Let me know if that might be a possibility and what to bring. If not, it's not a problem. I thought it might be a good opportunity to meet some people and learn some stuff.

...the bearing might be a little to labor intensive for this type of meet..but who knows..if you've been driving on it for awhile you might want to check out that the hub/spindle isnt/hasnt been "bored"out..even just the slightest could cost you a new bearing,quickly..i found out the hard way just last month

Originally posted by frenchblueC2:

Elkster, you planning on buying a bunch of meat again this year and put out the donations box?

I've already made a contribution. For you first timers, remember to bring some extra cash. Elky goes all out, and its worth it!

well I'm bringing a new srpentine belt and who ever wants to put it in is more then welcome to cause I have noo idea how to and from what I hear, its a PITA, but you guys are awesome and I'm sure will figure it out

fluid changes are easy
you'd need to bring all the proper replacement fluids & filter, as well as the containers to both catch the old fluid and contain them for transporting to the proper disposal facilities.

here's the how to for changing the tranny fluid:
link
and the coolant change how to:
link

goonz, the serp belt is pretty easy, just make sure you bring the breaker tool, or maybe elky has one,if not you can rent one at autozone.

fun fun fun!!!

as kim said you can do flid changes here as long as you take your old fluids with you and if you have a drain bucket or something to catch it in bring that too.
and please, no messes in teh garage...the hearse already made a big one.

the bearing might be a little difficult to do at the meet, maybe it could be attempted on sunday.

as for food, i found another place to get steak tips, these ones melt in your mouth.

like i said before i will be starting another thread soon for people to list who is coming and whether or not they are bring ing anything.

Originally posted by ElKy:
as for food, i found another place to get steak tips, these ones melt in your mouth.

oh man, your steak tips

I really hope I get a job this summer that doesn't require weekends (interviewing Wednesday at my dad's work

) ... I'm missing out on so much ...

i started my new job yesterday,and i already requested that saturday off

Mike and I have a Cinqo de Mayo however the hell you spell it party to go to that night (we remembered this weekend).
We'll be at the meet all day, but will have to cut out later.
If things spill into Sunday, we'll probably also show up in the afternoon.

Originally posted by ElKy:
fun fun fun!!!

as kim said you can do fluid changes here as long as you take your old fluids with you and if you have a drain bucket or something to catch it in bring that too.
and please, no messes in teh garage...the hearse already made a big one.

the bearing might be a little difficult to do at the meet, maybe it could be attempted on sunday.

as for food, i found another place to get steak tips, these ones melt in your mouth.

like i said before i will be starting another thread soon for people to list who is coming and whether or not they are bring ing anything.

I couldn't do Sunday. But having some help learning the fluid changes would be cool. I've seen the "How-to"'s but am in the learning process still, and am a little nervous about messing up my daily driver. I could some experience to walk me through my first time on some of these things.

Maybe plugs and wires too? I know, Autolite APP764.

Is that OK? I don't want to overstep my bounds or ask too much.

You'll post an address sometime, I assume? Thanks in advance !

Originally posted by mean'tour:

I couldn't do Sunday. But having some help learning the fluid changes would be cool. I've seen the "How-to"'s but am in the learning process still, and am a little nervous about messing up my daily driver. I could some experience to walk me through my first time on some of these things.

Maybe plugs and wires too? I know, Autolite APP764.

Is that OK? I don't want to overstep my bounds or ask too much.

You'll post an address sometime, I assume? Thanks in advance !

We're a real helpful group (when motivated and sober!

), so I'm sure we'll be able to give you a hand, at least start you in the right direction.

Just tell us what fluids you plan on changing, and be sure to bring the appropriate containers for removing the old fluids. I can bring my fluid pump if anyone is interested in changing the MTX fluid.

Originally posted by zgendron:

Originally posted by mean'tour:

I couldn't do Sunday. But having some help learning the fluid changes would be cool. I've seen the "How-to"'s but am in the learning process still, and am a little nervous about messing up my daily driver. I could some experience to walk me through my first time on some of these things.

Maybe plugs and wires too? I know, Autolite APP764.

Is that OK? I don't want to overstep my bounds or ask too much.

You'll post an address sometime, I assume? Thanks in advance !

We're a real helpful group (when motivated and sober! ), so I'm sure we'll be able to give you a hand, at least start you in the right direction.

Just tell us what fluids you plan on changing, and be sure to bring the appropriate containers for removing the old fluids. I can bring my fluid pump if anyone is interested in changing the MTX fluid.

Please do. If I can make it (I will confirm ASAP) I would like to change my MTX fluid. Redline MTX is the best replacement, right? IIRC I would need 3 quarts, right?

I would also like to do a coolant change. Any fluid brand/ type suggestions here? 1 gallon, right?
Oil and filter as well. 6 quarts, I know that much. lol
Plugs and wires maybe too? APP764 x 6.

Thanks in advance. I do appreciate it. I look forward to meeting some people from CEG.

if you can't find Redline at a local retailer, you can order it through Summit, and they deliver pretty quickly.
I had to do that for my tranny change this past summer.

Originally posted by frenchblueC2:
if you can't find Redline at a local retailer, you can order it through Summit, and they deliver pretty quickly.
I had to do that for my tranny change this past summer.

Yes, be sure you order this in advance.

Originally posted by mean'tour:
I would also like to do a coolant change. Any fluid brand/ type suggestions here? 1 gallon, right?

Are you looking to just change the fluid, or do a full flush? Flushes can become a little more involved, and require more fluid. I think during my last flush, I had over 10 gallons of water flushed through before I was done. Since I changed to Dexcool, I wanted to be sure I got all of the old fluid out (the different coolant types shouldn't be mixed).

You may want to look at buying a flush kit. Prestone makes one, and they aren't that expensive.

In terms of replacement coolant, search around here and decide what makes the most sense for you. Also, I'd recommend stopping at Walmart or something and picking up some distilled water. This is better for your cooling system then tap water.

I guess I'll get my MTX fluid changed as well..

Ill definatly be there, but really dont plan on doing any mods or fluid changes. Maybe a wash, but thats about it.

Well I might make it to the meet after all.

Since you guys said it will last a long time, I might drive up after work.

The Tour will still be dead, but I could maybe bring the new 5.0 GT Convertible we should be picking up this week.

yes bring the pump...i havent changed my fluid..cars going on 98k..thats a pretty hard 98k too

...so three quarts is right? sounds good...just got done painting my sideskirts...not to shabby for a first timer...now to tackle the front before sz...

Originally posted by zgendron:

Originally posted by mean'tour:
I would also like to do a coolant change. Any fluid brand/ type suggestions here? 1 gallon, right?

Are you looking to just change the fluid, or do a full flush? Flushes can become a little more involved, and require more fluid. I think during my last flush, I had over 10 gallons of water flushed through before I was done. Since I changed to Dexcool, I wanted to be sure I got all of the old fluid out (the different coolant types shouldn't be mixed).

You may want to look at buying a flush kit. Prestone makes one, and they aren't that expensive.

In terms of replacement coolant, search around here and decide what makes the most sense for you. Also, I'd recommend stopping at Walmart or something and picking up some distilled water. This is better for your cooling system then tap water.

I was looking to do a coolant flush, but should probably wait. I'd rather make a mess at my own house. I will look into a flush kit, good idea. Maybe someone can point me in the right direction as the "How-to" instructions use some terms I'm not familiar with.

I would need some help with my MTX fluid change. 3 quarts of Redline MTL fluid, right? No additives/ friction modifiers, etc., right?

Maybe someone could walk me through a fuel filter?
And/ or maybe a plug change?

Originally posted by mean'tour:

I would need some help with my MTX fluid change. 3 quarts of Redline MTL fluid, right? No additives/ friction modifiers, etc., right?

Correct, with Redline you do not need any additional additives. Also, changing the fluid on the MTX is actually easier than changing the oil. Honestly! Once you've done it once, its a breeze!

Maybe someone could walk me through a fuel filter?
And/ or maybe a plug change?

Yeah, changing the fuel filter is another cake walk. Be sure to have something to catch the gas that will leak out. Then let Elky burn his eyebrows off!

Originally posted by zgendron:

Yeah, changing the fuel filter is another cake walk. Be sure to have something to catch the gas that will leak out. Then let Elky burn his eyebrows off!

Oooohhhh...pyrotechnics!!! This will make the trip out all worth it!

can we paint a body chalkline on the ground afterward? (with Kid N Play/Gumby hair-do of course).

Are we going to be doing a 3L swap at Elky's

Nope, but we will be doing my headers. If anybody wants to get more adventurous I have the replacement water pump to block hose that you guys said was worn out. I also have an AC leak that could be fixed. I think I created an AC leak when I istalled my OMP front strut tower brace.

Originally posted by Ed98.5SVT:
Are we going to be doing a 3L swap at Elky's

Yeah, lets do mine and Goonz!!!

I still need someone to swap mine when it comes in.

I'll bring my tools and a donor Mondeo to convert Ed's car to AWD.

Originally posted by baco99:
I'll bring my tools and a donor Mondeo to convert Ed's car to AWD.

and those "sold" calipers,pads,rotors in your sig

.....i'll bring the brake bleading kit and fluid...should i buy new rotors baco??

Originally posted by tour96se:

Originally posted by baco99:
I'll bring my tools and a donor Mondeo to convert Ed's car to AWD.

and those "sold" calipers,pads,rotors in your sig .....i'll bring the brake bleading kit and fluid...should i buy new rotors baco??

i think the rotors are in very good shape.

you'll want to take the paint and dust off the other caliper before installing, tho. get ready to get dirty.

Originally posted by CSVT1214:

Originally posted by Ed98.5SVT:
Are we going to be doing a 3L swap at Elky's

Yeah, lets do mine and Goonz!!!

I still need someone to swap mine when it comes in.

hahah not mine yet! I just gave the order to Buckshott, 4 - 6 weeks...thats gonna be a loooooooooooooooooooooooooong time for me

have you guys ever done an engine swap???

I can help you, but I would have no idea how to do it. I guess two people without a clue is better than one!

Originally posted by RandyCSVT:
I can help you, but I would have no idea how to do it. I guess two people without a clue is better than one!

It's easy. Just disconnect the motor mounts and take out the old engine. How hard can it be?

Originally posted by Ed98.5SVT:

Originally posted by RandyCSVT:
I can help you, but I would have no idea how to do it. I guess two people without a clue is better than one!

It's easy. Just disconnect the motor mounts and take out the old engine. How hard can it be?

oh jesus, Tony I guess we can look for an alternative here

Originally posted by Goonz SVT:

Originally posted by Ed98.5SVT:

Originally posted by RandyCSVT:
I can help you, but I would have no idea how to do it. I guess two people without a clue is better than one!

It's easy. Just disconnect the motor mounts and take out the old engine. How hard can it be?

oh jesus, Tony I guess we can look for an alternative here

Damn, it was worth a shot.

Our swap is not going to be as easy as just swapping 2 totally built engines.

The 2.5 parts are being built over a 3L shortblock, if I understand it correctly.

So the 2.5 needs to be pulled out, disassembled, build up the 3L with 2.5 parts and then install the complete engine.

It all sounds so simple. Every once in a while I get this urge to attempt a big project like a 3l hybrid. I tell myself, "it's easy Randy, just put your parts on a 3l block and put it in the car." I get excited....I pop the hood....then I get scared again.

Originally posted by RandyCSVT:
It all sounds so simple. Every once in a while I get this urge to attempt a big project like a 3l hybrid. I tell myself, "it's easy Randy, just put your parts on a 3l block and put it in the car." I get excited....I pop the hood....then I get scared again.

haha lmao....i'm glad i'm not the only one with the SAME EXACT feelings...i always tell myself,how hard could it be...then i try to do something generic like...change the rear o2 and it takes me 2 hours,or the altenator which without powertools took me 9

Originally posted by tour96se:

Originally posted by RandyCSVT:
It all sounds so simple. Every once in a while I get this urge to attempt a big project like a 3l hybrid. I tell myself, "it's easy Randy, just put your parts on a 3l block and put it in the car." I get excited....I pop the hood....then I get scared again.

haha lmao....i'm glad i'm not the only one with the SAME EXACT feelings...i always tell myself,how hard could it be...then i try to do something generic like...change the rear o2 and it takes me 2 hours,or the altenator which without powertools took me 9

yea..mine is getting built up the the 3L short block as well, shawn at arizona dyno chip recommended me getting PNP heads. Those cost around $1200 (that I dont have) and would also pretty much complete the build up process by 80% in a very short time. I'm just goin with the regular 3L short block install. Tony we gotta pick up "3.0L" badges now to slap on the back of the car

motor swaps are fun!!!
i have done 2 swaps in teh past 2 weeks.
did a chevy 350 in a 1997 3/4 ton truck in 3 days
then i did a 2.5 suby swap in a legacy in just under 2 days.

but i almost got beat today by a 2003 Mecredes CLK 500 AMG.
it was a simple 'please instal these lowering springs'
sure thing....4 hours later they were finaly done!!
fuggers.

you can get them off of a jag, x type....i'll prob start mine after i get back from sz, living back at home frees up so much more money

ElKy you seriously think you can do a 3L swap??

Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
ElKy you seriously think you can do a 3L swap??

i would think between all of us that we could, I got the 95 shop manual and that will tell you how to get the engine out

Originally posted by brapple:

Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
ElKy you seriously think you can do a 3L swap??

i would think between all of us that we could, I got the 95 shop manual and that will tell you how to get the engine out

That would be like a dream come true

anything can be done with time and the right equipment.

Originally posted by CSVT1214:

Originally posted by brapple:

Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
ElKy you seriously think you can do a 3L swap??

i would think between all of us that we could, I got the 95 shop manual and that will tell you how to get the engine out

That would be like a dream come true

Tony, you thinking what I'm thinking?

Originally posted by Goonz SVT:

Originally posted by CSVT1214:

Originally posted by brapple:

Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
ElKy you seriously think you can do a 3L swap??

i would think between all of us that we could, I got the 95 shop manual and that will tell you how to get the engine out

That would be like a dream come true

Tony, you thinking what I'm thinking?

Yeah, I'm thinking I want my car.

So all jokes aside, do you guys really think it is possible to do it?

I still haven't figured out who is installing my engine but I need to figure it out ASAP because the engine is expected to be done and shipping out from Buckshot this weekend.

This would be ideal for me. A group of CEGers teaming up to do an engine swap.

Much rather do that then a garage with very little knowledge of our cars doing it.

Originally posted by CSVT1214:

This would be ideal for me. A group of CEGers teaming up to do an engine swap.

Much rather do that then a garage with very little knowledge of our cars doing it.

exactly! why else would we have buckshott do our engines

I would think if you are mechinacally inclined and have done all the research you could do it. I think haveing the Ford manuals would be nessesary also. The hardest thing I see is actually having the right equipment to build the engines and get them in and out. Do you drop the sub fram or pull it from the top. Both have there own challenges. I have gathered what I thought to be improtant infromation on 3 liter builds I would be happy to send it to who ever wants it. I have it in two word documents both from different threads from some time ago.

Originally posted by ElKy:
anything can be done with time and the right equipment.

You got the tools, you got the talent!

Originally posted by Shaggy:

Originally posted by ElKy:
anything can be done with time and the right equipment.

You got the tools, you got the talent!

maaan, I think this should be awesome, even though I have noo idea about how to do it, but if fellow CEG'rs helping out on my car would be waaay priceless

Originally posted by svtavino:
I would think if you are mechinacally inclined and have done all the research you could do it. I think haveing the Ford manuals would be nessesary also. The hardest thing I see is actually having the right equipment to build the engines and get them in and out. Do you drop the sub fram or pull it from the top. Both have there own challenges. I have gathered what I thought to be improtant infromation on 3 liter builds I would be happy to send it to who ever wants it. I have it in two word documents both from different threads from some time ago.

the Ford shop manual is most likely going to tell you to drop the sub frame, of course that is easy with a lift but how has one of those handy?

if i had a lift, this would be very do-able.
yes i know people have done it without a lift, but is has taken them a while.
also i dont have a cherry picker either.

this might be a possibilty, but the next thing needed is time.
i dont even have time to do the front end in my hearse or fix the rot on my truck, nevermind do an ngine swap on my spare time.

but agin...it is possible

Originally posted by ElKy:

but agin...it is possible

yea I hear ya man, I dont have time either cause I work like everyday. I dont get my engine till middle of june anyways so yes as you said, it is a possibility

Originally posted by ElKy:
if i had a lift, this would be very do-able.
yes i know people have done it without a lift, but is has taken them a while.
also i dont have a cherry picker either.

this might be a possibilty, but the next thing needed is time.
i dont even have time to do the front end in my hearse or fix the rot on my truck, nevermind do an ngine swap on my spare time.

but agin...it is possible

So what is the verdict on this meet? Will there be an engine swap going on?

I know that Goonz SVT and I had expressed an interest in doing an MTX fluid change, and Zgendron said he would bring his fluid pump. But that is the only concrete plans I heard of.

Could someone walk me through a plugs and wires change? Or just point me in the right direction? I think I could do the coolant flush on my own (and do it at home since it will be messy) but I would need a few pointers. I've seen the "How-to" but need a few clarifications/ parts pointed out...

Does that sound Ok? I don't want to overstep my bounds.

check the faq for instructions on the plug and wire changes

Mike and I will do our best to give a hand on whatever project people need help with - within reason.
No guarantees are ever made on all projects getting finished at these meets, but we all do our best as a group to all chip in where we can.

The biggy for this meet are Randy's headers - pretty much the prime priority, especially since it's been put off for so long, for various reasons that couldn't be helped.

In between that and actually just chilling/having fun, we'll all do our best to tackle other projects.

Well as of today, I found out my engine swap will begin here that same day. So I will most likely be at home, helping with the swap instead of going to the meet. I want to come but I don't want to leave my friend to swap the engine 100% by himself.

If I do decide to come, I'll bring the new 5.0.

I just wanna know if the pineapple is already soaking or not. That is my only concern at this point. ;-)

Originally posted by CueballSVT:
I just wanna know if the pineapple is already soaking or not. That is my only concern at this point. ;-)

IIRC, he still has some from last year!

Originally posted by zgendron:

Originally posted by CueballSVT:
I just wanna know if the pineapple is already soaking or not. That is my only concern at this point. ;-)

IIRC, he still has some from last year!

yup, tastes good too

Crap....just did an MTX fluid change....Oh well....

i have a lift nd engine stand in Lawrence if you guys are serious. i could probably fit it in the saab too.

unfortunatly an engine swap will not be possible.
it would take way to long. its not an easy project.

the pineapple will begin soaking htis weekend.
i will also be soaking the pineapple from last year.
hehehhe

brian...you have a cherry picker and engine stand?
hrmmmm....
are they for sale?
hehe

never thought of selling, but with all the old cars gone...i really don't need them.

let me think about it.

i also have a MIG welder and stand that i have never used...

ok...think about the mig too.
hahaha