3.5 swap done'ish and purring...one minor issue, though...
08-08-2006, 06:19 PM
#1
3.5 swap done'ish and purring...one minor issue, though...
First of all, let me say that I haven't yet installed the FPR (the "OBX-R" FPR was/is pure crap, BTW). I've since purchased an Aeromotive and will be installing it tomorrow.
Issue: When I shift out of neutral and/or brake moderately hard, the car almost dies (actually has died once--it's worse when the revs are coming down from higher RPM). Must be some sort of vacuum issue, as I'm certain I've a few issues of that kind to work out. The brakes feel a little soft as well...maybe these things are related? Other than this, it runs excellently. Ideas fellas?
Issue: When I shift out of neutral and/or brake moderately hard, the car almost dies (actually has died once--it's worse when the revs are coming down from higher RPM). Must be some sort of vacuum issue, as I'm certain I've a few issues of that kind to work out. The brakes feel a little soft as well...maybe these things are related? Other than this, it runs excellently. Ideas fellas?
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08-10-2006, 02:09 PM
#12
With the exception of a few phone calls to other 'orgers for advice (thanks StephenMax, GoalieKeg and MDeezy!), bringing a guy in to set up the timing with me and another guy to help me drop the motor back in the car, I did it myself. I also did ball joints, stabilizer links, the lower radiator support, both drive axles, the starter and a few other odds-n-ends. Given the amount of money I was saving by performing the labor myself, I figured I might as well go over everything. I'm in Brooklyn Park, BTW...feel free to come over and check it out. PM me for my cell.
08-10-2006, 02:23 PM
#13
Nice, I got mine up and running also. Though I tried to help out, I'd have to give the credits to my mechanics, Nick of Mech Tech. He's the best I've had so far. Last year, I did my cams install on the 3.0 with 2 other shops, and they f-ed up my snit pretty bad. I don't even know who to blame anymore, JWT? the mechanics? or my old vq30 motor? But after all, I've got a 3.5 now, and I'll go all out with it...
-Peter-
-Peter-
08-10-2006, 02:30 PM
#14
Yeah...good mechanics are like good U.S. presidents...they simply don't exist anymore. OK, OK...so that's a gross exaggeration (current prez notwithstanding
), but still. I'm one of the most **** people I've ever known and, as a result, am probably a mechanic's worst nightmare. I try to do whatever I can by myself, otherwise I almost never seem pleased in the end. Good thing the GF's a psychologist 
.
), but still. I'm one of the most **** people I've ever known and, as a result, am probably a mechanic's worst nightmare. I try to do whatever I can by myself, otherwise I almost never seem pleased in the end. Good thing the GF's a psychologist .
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