mugen_power Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hey guys, I'm just wondering if there would be any members around the Devon area that could help me with an engine swap. I'm semi confident with it and mechanical minded but would feel more relaxed with a bit of knowledge and experience alongside me. The 2 cars will be side by side so we can literally go straight out of one and into the other. I can provide tools etc and an area to do it or I can bring the cars to you if that would be easier. I would massively appreciate it and it would help me out so much. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra900bhp Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I'm miles from you but abit more info may help people out is it a TT to TT or NA to TT etc do you have engine crane etc Wish I was closer as done a fue engines in/out in other cars and done mine with my build hope help comes your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Yes as above, what is it, straight swap like for like? I've never done it but buster has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Again, I've not done it, but I'd be up for helping out. It's something I'd like to learn about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 As said before need more info on the swap your undertaken plus what are your working conditions ie do you have a garage? Or is this on a drive way? ive recently done an engine conversion on my supe it quite straightforward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Hey guys, I'm just wondering if there would be any members around the Devon area that could help me with an engine swap. I'm semi confident with it and mechanical minded but would feel more relaxed with a bit of knowledge and experience alongside me. The 2 cars will be side by side so we can literally go straight out of one and into the other. I can provide tools etc and an area to do it or I can bring the cars to you if that would be easier. I would massively appreciate it and it would help me out so much. Thanks You forgot to mention bacon and egg buttys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugen_power Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) Awesome cheers guys, was just getting some sort of idea of any interest before going into the whole thing. So yeah it'll be a na-t engine into my car then my engine and gearbox into an aerotop shell. For anyone who knows bandicoots old aerotop, it's the engine from that. The first priority is to get my na engine and w58 into the aerotop so that I can get that sold as I'm having people bombard me with messages to buy it then we can tackle the na-t engine into mine. Location wise I have 3 potential options, first one is sort of a fenced off yard within my brothers work with enough room to work in easily, the bonus with this is that yes there is a garage next door with 5 ramps and access to air lines and air tools, however we could only probably use the ramps for a few hours at a time as they'll be needing to use them as well, I'll attach a picture of this location. This is in Exmouth. The second would be my works car park with is absolutely massive and dead flat (just been resurfaced) located on a farm which is about 6 miles from Honiton in a place called Payhembury. The third would be a barn about 5 miles from Honiton in a place called Shute. This also has a garage with 1 ramp on site but this is through a friend of a friend so not too sure how much if at all we could use the ramp, but would have access to other garage tools. And yes I will purchase food and free coffees Also forgot to add that yeah I'll either rent or buy an engine crane. Edited June 9, 2015 by mugen_power (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfett Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Payhembury is not far from where i live, like 6 or so miles, so providing im not working i can help out . Dont fancy putting an autobox on the aero do you? looking to put a w58 in my supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Bandicoot Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 People trying to buy parts already Jay lol. Any info needed can come from me as I'm the previous owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfett Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 an autobox + cash his way AND helping him fit his engines! seems like a fairly good deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I'd go with Exmouth as there will be more chance to get on a ramp with five of them available. Saying that, plenty of people have done engine swaps with axle stands so it isn't a be all end all having access to a ramp. I'm definitely up for helping though so long as I'm not working or otherwise engaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugen_power Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Oh really Masterfett, where you from? PM me if you don't want to say in public. Listy that's awesome thanks, yeah I mean we could certainly use the ramps, I do all the time with my car but I'm not sure length wise as obviously their customers come first but we could certainly do all the little bits outside in the lock up then roll it in and do the main lift out and lift in on the ramps, although if it's a Sunday they're pretty dead so we could probably use it all day. Are you nearby Listy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfett Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 no i dont mind, Plymtree (well just outside) .. about halway between honition and cullompton off the beaten track (Y) .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugen_power Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 I drive down the Cullompton road everyday and a few friends have asked if it was me at times I was at home so maybe it's you they've been seeing, both L reg black Supra's, small world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfett Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 that would explain random people waving at me then haha! what time do you drive that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I am happy to help with my small mechanical capabilities Are you talking about doing it at Kwik-Fit in Exmouth, I only live 2 mins away, I have lots of spare bolts etc, if we run into problems Maybe an organised meet to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I'm in Bude mate, but any excuse to get the supra out the garage makes me happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfett Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I'm in Bude mate, but any excuse to get the supra out the garage makes me happy I was there the other day, made the mistake of driving up to "Lifes a beach" .. nice cuppa but the supra ground out on the way back down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I was there the other day, made the mistake of driving up to "Lifes a beach" .. nice cuppa but the supra ground out on the way back down You would have been better off parking in Summerleaze car park mate. Next time you're here, try their Fully Loaded Chips. Nom nom nom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugen_power Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Masterfett - It varies tbh, I head to work about 6am then drive back between 1-3ish. Rodge - Yeah that's it buddy, I believe you've met my brother a few times and also Alex says his knows you, this is what I messaged you on Facebook about the other day. Listy - Well this seems like a good excuse Give the Supra a run out, come have some bacon sarnies and ice creams and fiddle with some cars. So it seems like we can put together a crack team of us for this, we should be able to pull it off lads? If we label the looms up beforehand then the rest of it 'should' be nuts and bolts, and if we get stuck with anything we can just phone Bandicoot to see where it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Bandicoot Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 When you doing this then buddy? I'll see if I can come up. After all I built the beast, I'm sure I can remember how to take it back out again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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