For those of you that don't know me, I've been working on a VQ35 swap into my B14, pic below.

The engine hasn't been cranked over in over a year. Prior to startup, I'm going to be running some new oil, as thin as possible (0w30), new factory filter, and new redline gear oil (I assume the 2002 tranny is fine with 75w90 lubricant).

Are there any other preparations I should take before starting this engine or should I just crank it up and let the oil flow?

 

My engine has also been sitting for about a year
A squirrel broke into our shop while the valve covers were off. What a mess. So I will be changing my oil & filter shortly after warmup.
Before I start my 3.5 i'm going to prime the bottom end & timing equipment. I will do this either by disconnecting the fuel pump fuse or crank/cam signal sensors.

You have come a long way .Be sure to provide dyno/track videos

 

Dude, nice lookin car. Just clean those headlights!

I am working with my cousin on rebuilding his bronco, and have read around about this...Oh, and its been sitting for almost 10 years.... Sounds like youve got it set! Oh, and yes, a vid is necessary...

 

how much does that car weigh?

 

So by priming an engine, I'm basically just cranking the engine with something disconnected so that it doesn't actually start? I've never primed an engine before.

The car is about a week to 2 weeks away from starting, the AEM ECU will be shipped this week. The car is literally open headers and open throttle body (MAP) until I get around to getting some piping done. I can't imagine the beastly noise it's going to make. The car should be around 2400lbs or so.

 

In my career of working on cars, i have swapped in many used engines that have been sitting around for a while. I've never done anything special with used motors other than making sure they have good clean oil at start up. never seen a failure of any of those motors either, for any reason.

on my 3.5 swap i did not do anything special. just started it.

 

for how long the engine has been sitting, I'd recommend pulling the plugs and dropping a 1/2 teaspoon or so of oil into each hole. let it sit a while to soak in around the rings and it'll make sure everything is nice and slippery before you crank it over.

as well, disconnect one of the sensors so the engine won't start and crank the engine over on the starter for a few seconds until you build oil pressure. you'll be able to hear/feel/see it when the pressure builds. The engine will rotate smoother and make less noise once it builds pressure.

once you've got the oil pressure up, plug the sensor(s) back in and fire it up.

 

damn that looks beautiful