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Second ecotec swap underway
Friday, August 19, 2005 4:54 PM
Me and a friend are working on a second ecotec swap. We are taking a 98 2.2 3 speed auto and making it a 2004 Ecotec 5speed. here are some pictures.





this one is were we cut the mounts out of the donor car

tranny mounts are cutting them out of the car.
I have a lot more pictures to load still. We will be installing the new motor tomorrow. If all goes well it will be running tomorrow, or Sunday.Here is a link were everything else will be loaded.http://home.comcast.net/~jmhz2497/ecotecswap2.htm

Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Friday, August 19, 2005 5:05 PM
are you willing to sell your taillight cover for the trunk cause... i know someone who needs it.. how much...

I satchmoe you wants the cover!!




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GOT ECOTEC?
Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Friday, August 19, 2005 5:18 PM
Mind if I ask how much the donor car ran you? I'd LOVE to swap in an ECO this winter. Looks like you've made some good progress, keep us updated.





Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Friday, August 19, 2005 6:01 PM
hey dave, i just bought a CF trunk and i have a spare taillight cover for sale now. e-mail me at BSaddoris84@aol.com for more info



Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Friday, August 19, 2005 6:05 PM
damn guys good work!



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Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Friday, August 19, 2005 6:23 PM
The car was $1070.00. I will have to look but I think the taillight cover is crack. I will look tomorrow. If it is not yes we will sell it. I hope to have more pictures up later tonight, of the car it is going in.
Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Friday, August 19, 2005 6:34 PM
here is a picture of the interior of the car at the end of day 1.

Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Friday, August 19, 2005 6:48 PM
ok, more pictures

This is the car that is getting the motor.



Truly pulling everything out together, wiring and all is sooo nice!!

This the interior in the car right now.

This is the empty engine bay before paint and new motor.
Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Friday, August 19, 2005 7:17 PM
Looks like fun! I'd love to do an Eco swap this winter too!


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Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Friday, August 19, 2005 7:23 PM
That Green Cavi - Cory T. wrote:Looks like fun! I'd love to do an Eco swap this winter too!


It is a blast!!!!!!
Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Friday, August 19, 2005 7:28 PM
If only I had a garage...


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Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Friday, August 19, 2005 7:52 PM
this post makes more sense, but I still feel the same way about the other one.

You can see in the pic under the right side of the tail light bar it is cracked.



Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Saturday, August 20, 2005 4:09 AM
Nows a good time to paint the engine bay while the motor is out.



Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Saturday, August 20, 2005 4:31 AM
David Alameda (Zspeedcav) wrote:Nows a good time to paint the engine bay while the motor is out.

Check back tonight for updated pictures.
Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Saturday, August 20, 2005 3:37 PM
David Alameda (Zspeedcav) wrote:Nows a good time to paint the engine bay while the motor is out.


the painting was done last night .. the gastank , gas lines, ac unit ,clutch and gas pedal was all put in the car today .. motor & trans is going in sunday morning






Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Saturday, August 20, 2005 4:31 PM
looks great, im liking that white cavalier, looks reallyyyyyyyy nice



Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Sunday, August 21, 2005 3:23 AM
You guys get ready i am next in line! should be ready by the end of september...and when you guys have free time
Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Sunday, August 21, 2005 3:26 AM
oh yeah david car lookin sexy man!
Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Sunday, August 21, 2005 7:00 AM
Thahydro wrote:oh yeah david car lookin sexy man!

Me? That picture in my sig is out of date. It looks like crap right now LOL. But will soon be fixed.

You know I totally missed the line right under the picture that said Hey we are painting the engine bay tonight LOL.



Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Sunday, August 21, 2005 3:26 PM
my question is where do yuo get these donor cars?
the local salvage yard? or what

cause here in az they want like 2500-or so for tottaled cars and thats completely @!#$ boxes

just curious is all


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Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Sunday, August 21, 2005 7:09 PM
thanks mike i know my car is sexy lol

Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Sunday, August 21, 2005 7:32 PM
hey robert what all can you guys take out my car?? i dont want anything in there i dont have to have.
Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Monday, August 22, 2005 4:01 PM
Very Nice john thats awesome!!! Congrats to DAvid!

Keep up the good work guys!




-DJ

Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Tuesday, August 23, 2005 6:56 AM
DJ Ruiz (DJClueless) wrote:Very Nice john thats awesome!!! Congrats to DAvid!

Keep up the good work guys!


thanks. The car is done except for charging the A/C. He took it home last night. I planned to have more pictures up but my computer crashed Saturday night. We also wired in the 2004 head light harness to the 95-99 head lights. High and Low Beams both work. Hopefully later this week my computer will be up and I can get the newer pictures up.

Mike we can take everything out. I will have pictures of his car with nothing in it.
Re: Second ecotec swap underway
Tuesday, August 23, 2005 9:07 AM
thanks DJ i seen the clips of your car. i cant wait to make my car turbo like yours
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