I'm thinking about doing this within the next month and I got a 2001 Engine with 19K on it for 650 waiting. I know I'm going to get for this and I've read all the DE-K threads in here but what exactly needs to be done. I'm pretty decent with soldering and I know I have to splice the injectors but what else do I need to do? I want to be able to do this as smoothly as possible. I'm going to do the tranny later or if I can get a tranny with it I'll just drop it in all at once. I know every bolts up but what are things that needed to be done to have this working 100% efficient. Also how long did it take you guys with the swap?

 

I just finished a DE-K swap in a '95. Let me know if you have any specific questions...

 

its easy man everything is like the 4th gen, use the 5th gen ivac it works hella better than the 4th gen.

 

I wouldn't say it works hella better but it works.

 

The engines are extremely similar. To my knowledge, the only thing is the injectors and throttle body that need to be swapped. The new engine obviously has the variable intake manifold and will fit in happily where the VQ30DE sat before. Throw the throttle body on the end, finish the intake, and done deal. Most people recommend an upgraded valve body or clutch for the transmission to handle the new stress. All up to you. Good Luck.

 

2k1 engine = CA Spec, more steps in the process of having it work properly but good to go.

 

the only thing im confused about is the msd switch... i dont know anything about wiring... i got a write up for that saved somewhere on my pc

 

Any write-ups would be good. Considering this option as well in addition to putting on tranny.

 

what additional steps

 

removing the swirl valve control from the CA Spec from the Lower, and also plugging the holes the valves leave.

 

Tr00f.......

 

Doesnt sound too bad. . . I'll look it up in the FSM to see how much of a task that would be.

 

no need, http://vqpower.com/gtrmax/00VI/

 

well hot damn . . .

this is far more detailed than the FSM. Thanks for the link.Wasnt the argument that the swirl valves are good? Need to find the like where Kevlo quotes the FSM stating the swirl valve help economy, and HP. . . maybe I'm thinking of the wrong swirl valves. . .

 

writeup is courtesy of Sdot82, well I dont see how they could be good other than for emissions purposes

 

hey from what i remember 2k1 engine doesn't use EGR (but i think you can get away with it b/c you have a 95 ecu and can remove egr alltogether i.e. Broaner)
that means you don't need the egr guide tube for the intake manifold install, but you will need to plug the egr tube in the rear header.

i've already done 2 DEk installs it is doable in 5 hours, being careful with everything. will try to post write-up soon once i have all the pics organized

 

would like to compare my notes for the DEK swap to your real life experience. Good to hear 5 hrs can get it done, so a full day could get the swap done. A good weekend, should be more than enough (start to finish).

Isnt the main thing to the swap, the :
TB (which ever is decided to be used)
IACV
EGR (if its going to used or not)
wiring injectors
I believe some sensors needed to be swapped not too sure which ones (if any)

 

Alright so this is what I've heard about what I need to do for the swap:
1-Cut the 4th gen fuel injector clips and wire up the 5th gen fuel injector clips
2-To use the VI get a RPM activated switch so that the VI will open
3-Bend the outer pins on the IACV plug so that I can use the 4th gen IACV plug with the 5th gen IACV.
4-( I don't know if this is true) Use the 00-01 front headers and the 95-99 rear headers.
5-If I want to use the 5th gen auto tranny, use 5th gen axles.

That's the info I've gotten so far. Can anyone vouch for this? I'm thinking about doing this in late May but I wanna make sure that before I do it I have everything fully planned out. Also, would I have a problem using the 5th gen tranny with a 4th gen TCU(tranny computer)?

 

I did

Dunno

 

well off they come. . .

 

Sell 00vi or if its low mile engine, swap in...

 

56K on it. Its probably going to get parted out. A thread will surface soon.

 

wait how much u want for it??? Fed or cali spec? I'm in the market for one right now maybe we can work a deal???