OOVI Swap

Hey, I have DandyMax helping me out, but wanted to get some post in this thread for all the things I will need to take off the engine.

I will be going the 5th Gen Upper/5th Gen Lower route. This list is to double check and make sure I get every single item I will need. I have to make this trip count, and get it all.

1. Grocery List: Everything I need to get off the engine.
2. Tools List: List of tools I will need to take.


I appreciate the time and help, and I hope to continue with the rest of you guys in making the 4th Generation respected !

thanks
ceasar

 

Here's all the stuff I can think of:

Parts from VQ30DE-K:
1. UIM
2. LIM
3. fuel rail and injectors
4. injector harness connectors
5. rear valve cover
6. rear ignition coils
7. egr guide tube

other parts:
1. IACV remote mounting plate
2. TB adapter plate, unless you use the DE-K TB
3. gaskets

tools:
1. hammer
2. pliers
3. cutting torch

 

He about summed it up completely for you...

One more thing, an rpm switch, or a VAFC to fix your AFR and control the VI w/ the vtec output

 

I was under the impression the rear ignition coils from the DE would fit the DE-K?

 

Negative, they wont fit the valve cover

 

Ceasar check your PM...

 

anybody have any write up on how to install the vafc2?

 

http://jime.homeip.net/S-AFCII4thGen.html
Pretty much the same as the VAFC. pink wire controls the VIAS/VTEC

 

so i run the pink wire to the vias correct and connect it to wha?
im not sure where the vias is located on my 4.5 swap

 

Actually, they will fit. As my buddy Shawn posted in his writeup http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=121423 - you just need to take a dremel or something and grind the coilpack bosses down until they fit. Not hard at all, just make sure you tape off the intake holes or use a vacuum to suck the shavings away as you cut them off as I did.

 

So you're putting a VK45 in your max?

 

VH45 maybe ????

 

thanks for clearing that up, i knew i read it somewhere
pics can be found here as well: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/500673/2

 

The DE coilpacks fit on a DE-K valve cover? I know you have to grind down the coilpack tower things to fit on the 00VI on a DE valve cover but, never heard of anyone modifying a DE-K VC to fit DE coils?

What Sd0t is showing there is to grind down the bosses on the DE valvecover(PCV is on top) to fit the DE coils so the 00VI can sit properly.

 

The DE-K rear valve cover sits lower than the DE valve cover. This allows clearance between the valve cover and the 00vi. Likewise, the DE-K coils are not as tall as the DE coils. So the DE coils will work in the DE-K valve cover (but not vice-versa), although they will stick up above the cover and they will interfere with the 00vi (hence the need for grinding). You don't have to do anything to the DE-K valve cover.

 

But the DE coils will not work with the OOVI, on the DE VC with the towers shaved?

 

Yes they will.

 

Is it really okay to mix and match de and de-k coils?

 

just out of curiosity, why did you choose to use the 5th gen lower?

i'm thinking about gettin the 00vi in the future but i'm leaning towards using my 4th gen lower IM so i don't have to change fuel rails and injectors and that way avoid having to get an AFC to tune.

 

Why wouldn't it be?

 

Werd... A coil is a coil is a coil...

 

Does any one know where I can get De front coils and De-k rears?

 

Your Nissan dealer, perhaps?

Or cheapest at http://www.worldpartsexpress.com/

 

what in the world is this oovi swap any ways?

 

Is there a benefit to using a VAFC over the RPM switch to control the VI? Also, how hard is it to wire up the VI to the VAFC?

If there is a thread about this, please point me in the right direction.

Thanks,
Mike

 

I have my 00VI wired up to my VAFC-II, 100x better than using a analog RPM switch(Summit/Harlan), its WAY more precise, and so simple to change the rpm setting if you need to, on the summit you had like 30 dipswitch settings and a potentialmeter to fine tune it(never could get it working at the right rpm).

The VAFC-II uses one positive VTEC SOLENOID OUTPUT 12+, you wire that up to the 12V+ on your VIAS, and just provide a ground for it and bam your done...

Be sure to get teh VAFC-II not the VAFC because I've heard that some people cant get the VAFC to activate there VIAS (Jmeister I believe)...

 

OK. Are you refering to the Apexi unit? I am actually going to put a DE-K motor in my car so I just wanted to figure this step out.

Also, did you do any fine tuning to the air/fuel ratio and see any improvements or do you just have this unit for use of opening up the VI?

Thanks again,
Mike

 

hows it coming along ceasar? Cant wait to see the times and numbers after the install.

 

I am new to this site and i have been following the 00VI swap. The only thing I need now is an IACV remote adapter plate.

 

I forgot to add where can I get one? Also is it possible to use an 5th gen IACV nn a 4th gen?

 

Can the 99 SE-L Injector connectors work on the 00 Fuel rail? Also would this 00VI setup working with a Cali-Spec 99..?

 

No.

You shouldn't have any problems as long as you hook everything back up.

 

Sweet. Sounds like a well worth swap...

 

Finally!!!
I've been wondering how long it was gonna be till you got a IM....
Hope everything tunrs out great for ya!! You're car is gonna be even more beast now!

Mike

 

Someone needs to make a kit where all this interconnected parts from both VI versions are already together in one sold package...where I only need to bolt it up and connect a couple things and I'm done...

 

Some people on the Org have been selling 2KVI kits for $450 or so, including custom adapter plate. Check the 4th gen classifieds periodically.

 

Yeah.... Curt.
All the kits he sold were ready to go excluding the adapter plate from Stephen_Max.

Mike

 

I tried to send a pm to Stephen_Max and the user was not found

can anybody tell me who could provide me with an IACV remote adapter plate? it's one of the last thing I need to complete my 'Grocery List'

 

It's just "Stephen Max" (look above at post #20). And you can always search for users.

 

So what's the benefit of using the lower 5th gen IM?