97 Eclipse gs Evo V// swap - Page 3

monicle · 11-11-2007, 12:22 AM

no clue. my work schedule recently changed and because of time change we can realy only work on it on saturdays. that has slowed us down a bit but we work on it all day so we actually get quite a bit done. this week we will have the new brackets cut and we will have them welded in next saturday assuming its not snowing or anything.

then we pull the motor again, pull the axles again and put new boots on them, put the motor back in, and then get started on whatever is next.

so far heres whats still on the list to be done.

-wiring
-fuel return line
-new rear bracket
-new front bracket and beam that runs from the front subframe to the radiator support
-intercooler
-intercooler piping
-machine block off plate for transfer case

at that point the car should be driveable although only fwd. he is looking into getting a 3rd car so we can start the tear down of the talon then we start the awd conversion.

Thor06 · 11-11-2007, 01:35 AM

Just one little picture:

NateS · 11-11-2007, 12:14 PM

Nice project. First time I've seen someone try this type of swap. Good luck and keep it updated. Hope it all works out for ya.

monicle · 02-14-2008, 05:58 PM

sorry for the lack of updates, weather hasnt been so cooperative.
without further adeu (spelling?)

blk_srt · 02-14-2008, 09:06 PM

Thats just sick. Looks good man.

vanilla gorilla · 02-14-2008, 09:13 PM

Thats pimpin. I love seeing new stuff that hasnt been attempted before.

Blackcrow64 · 02-15-2008, 12:21 AM

Looks awesome so far!

david-b · 02-15-2008, 07:06 AM

Very nice.

wolvorine4424 · 04-28-2008, 11:07 AM

OMG. someone actually attempting to do this swap.
Awesome work. Keep it up. Looking forward on the updates.

I was thinking about doing this for the longest.

You are using the Evo VII engine and trany. I was thinking about the EVO VIII. but I never actually did the research and started it.

If its not to much trouble. Can you help me with this project also.
I do not mind spending the money, and have a shop that I can call for any work that needs to be done.

Will you be able to give me the specs on the mounts that you had made to replace the original ones and the specs or changes made to the Axels...

P.S. I have a 97 Eclipse 420a (D31A frame) Is your frame also a D31A???

Thank you in advance, Roman
wolvorine4424@gmail.com

monicle · 04-28-2008, 11:31 AM

im not sure what frame it is but yeah whe we are done and have it running i can give you the info.

david-b · 04-28-2008, 11:38 AM

How the progress on this thing anyways?

JoeShmoe · 04-28-2008, 12:34 PM

How about some video?

monicle · 04-28-2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david-b

How the progress on this thing anyways?

waiting for him to get back into town, when he gets back we are pulling the motor again, so we can finish the welding on the motor mount brackets, and then putting the motor back in to start the wiring.

as for video we will put some up as soon as its running.

wolvorine4424 · 04-28-2008, 03:09 PM

Thank you so much. I would greatly appreciate it.

I just checked... the 420a only has 1 body code (D31A). so we all have the same body type. Those with 420a's...

Looking forward for some info and will start my project as soon as get the parts and start the fabricating process.

EDIT:
I will start looking for the engine and trany now. I want to have most of the parts ready. and as soon as I have some help with info from the master, I will start my project...

Looking forward to the fun.

BTW: You used the 6sp MT 4wd right??? I see you removed the rear adapter for the DriveShaft.
I got to get on the ball now, Starting to hunt for parts tomorrow morning.

So all I need now is:
Engine
Trany
Axles
Harness and ECU

Is there anything else I should be looking for while i'm at it?
Well, I'm sure there is, But this would be a good start for now.

EDIT2:
Stupid question.

What years should I be looking at to get the motor/trany from?

monicle · 07-04-2008, 10:36 PM

Ok sorry for the delay but Shawn just got back seattle after being there for lord knows how long. We got the motor pulled and finished the welding on the brackets.

Also we fabbed up the bracket and extension for the shift linkage. We use the Eclipse linkage and with these modifications retained the stock position of the shift lever. Because of the Evo transmission hwever the throw is much shorter. This paired with a short throw shifter will be friggin sick.

Heres some photos.

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