engine swap
gozilla
08-04-2004, 05:03 AM
I am looking to buy a new engine and trans. for a 94 SL2 DOHC. What engines will fit without major changes? What about a 2001 DOHC from SC2? They are both VIN 7.
sierrap615
08-05-2004, 12:58 AM
93 and 94 would be the easyist, all other years are possible, but with some work. transmissions can be a problem to mix and match.
2001 would require at least swaping the manifolds, PCM and wiring harness.
may i ask why you are looking to swap?
check out the forums on saturnfans.com for all the info you need
2001 would require at least swaping the manifolds, PCM and wiring harness.
may i ask why you are looking to swap?
check out the forums on saturnfans.com for all the info you need
gozilla
08-05-2004, 12:45 PM
I was wanting to swap because mine is 11 yrs old, I'm replacing part by part (water pump, cat. converter, etc.), and I found a 2001 engine on Ebay for $400 w/ only 11k miles.
sierrap615
08-06-2004, 01:31 AM
I was wanting to swap because mine is 11 yrs old, I'm replacing part by part (water pump, cat. converter, etc.), and I found a 2001 engine on Ebay for $400 w/ only 11k miles.
i know what you mean, i own a 94 myself, and i've spend the majority of the last year working on it (plus i learn alot and it helps me get my mind of things). i prefur my engine over the later ones because it can take more abuse(and i give it alot) and its a little easier to tune and troubleshoot(unless you own a OBD2 scanner) but maybe thats just me being young and stupid.
in short, i say since you just dropped a bit of money in there, drive it to the ground, you'll find another $400 engine. (by the way you'll ether have to swap out that new cat or weld it and drill and tap a spot for the new second O2 sensor
i know what you mean, i own a 94 myself, and i've spend the majority of the last year working on it (plus i learn alot and it helps me get my mind of things). i prefur my engine over the later ones because it can take more abuse(and i give it alot) and its a little easier to tune and troubleshoot(unless you own a OBD2 scanner) but maybe thats just me being young and stupid.
in short, i say since you just dropped a bit of money in there, drive it to the ground, you'll find another $400 engine. (by the way you'll ether have to swap out that new cat or weld it and drill and tap a spot for the new second O2 sensor
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