| superspeed |
i will be purchasing a tt motor swap soon.(jdm) wondering what are things i should be looking to get? alli know is this so far
engine (comes with turbos what not)
trans
ecu
harness
things i know i will need:
-tt 2+2 exhuast system
-intercooler piping
-oilcooler and i think lines? (correct me if i am wrong cuz donno if -swap comes with them)
-intercoolers
-tt fuel pump
-tt ecu ( can i just use my na harness? and plug it to my na ecu or do i need tt ecu?)
-boost gauge
-timing belt
things i have :
-acc belts + ur crank pulley (already got those including a ur pulley :D)
- pop charger
-1 peice driveshaft( question on NA drivesahft will it fit a TT tranny? cause ia m going to use the na dif =) )
exterior :
-stillen type 3 side skirts 2+2 (need paint)
- 1999 jdm bumper (looking for one right now)
suspension:
most likly looking for tein coil overs =) if u got better suggestions please add
thats all i have for now pretty much my biggie questions will be the on in brackets =) but yess please add some stuff if i need it. Thats pretty much it i will performing swap aorund sprnig/summer so lets hope everything goes as plan =) for sure hopeing be done before summer =D |
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| MixManMash |
When you do pick up a JDM engine, be sure to check the compression and make sure the turbo's are in reasonable shape. If they turbo's are shot, make sure you pick up some new turbos.
As for the harness, the NA harness will work, but you will not have any connections for the boost cut solenoids. This is a bad thing in my opinion. For one thing, if you don't have the boost cut solenoid connection, you will need to get an electronic boost controller, or else it will boost only at around 6-7 psi instead of 9psi. However, if you plan to eventually boost higher than stock with an ECU upgrade, you need the boost controller irregardless. The bad part is that the boost cut solenoids are in there for a reason - if the ecu detects knock, it cuts boost down among other things. With an EBC, you disconnect the boost cut solenoids and you lose the safety. However, if you have the wiring in place, you can use a relay to cut out the boost controller if the ecu wants to. Just a good layer of safety IMHO.
As for coil overs, I would also consider looking at SPLparts.com's coil over kit. Just remember to select the right coil overs as there are some that are better for track than on the street. Personally, I'm going KYB AGX with Eibach Pro's. I think it should be sufficient enough for me for a long time. |
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| superspeed |
| i m getting engine+ trans and what ever it comes with not a front clip. |
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| superspeed |
| alright change of plans i will be getting front clip. so what are things that i can use and what to interange? i only know of ac condesnor from tt, power steerig pump and fuel pump. intercooler is carry over. i am wondering aout vaccums and lines are there more? any of them i have to adD? i m planning to do swap end of march early april. comes with TT 5spd tranny and what not. just want to know wiring i nkow i can use na but what of the naharness ic nat use? it come wit ebc boost controller, turbo timer and a mines tt ecu. |
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| vorpalz |
| In addition to your fuel pump, you'll need a tt fuel pump controller. |
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| Inzane |
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Originally posted by superspeed
i will be purchasing a tt motor swap soon.(jdm) wondering what are things i should be looking to get?
First of all, congrats! :thumbup:
My first question to you though is why the heck are you here and not all over twinturbo.net like a dirty shirt? It truly is a one-stop shop for EVERYTHING you need on this subject.
Hint: Go to tt.net. ;)
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-1 peice driveshaft( question on NA drivesahft will it fit a TT tranny? cause ia m going to use the na dif =) )
You might have to go "custom" because of your hybrid application. I'm not sure if Z1 offers a standard option for you or not. The last guy in Edmonton who did a TT swap had an NA 2+2 and had a local driveshaft shop make something for him, IIRC.
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suspension:
most likly looking for tein coil overs =) if u got better suggestions please add
I wouldn't spend that money now. You could spend half as much on a quality set of springs (eg. Eibach) and adjustable shocks (eg. KYB AGX) and get a huge benefit over stock. If you're not going to be racing (roadcourse, LOTS of autox), a full coilover kit would be a waste for you. If you're just running on the street and maybe partaking in the occasional autox, you will never need the gazillion levels of damping, you will never see the benefit of corner-weighting, etc. |
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| MixManMash |
quote:
Originally posted by Inzane
First of all, congrats! :thumbup:
Hint: Go to tt.net. ;)
I'll 2nd that motion. twinturbo.net is a great resource. You just have to have tough skin at times and don a flame suit occassionally. |
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| vorpalz |
quote:
Originally posted by Inzane
My first question to you though is why the heck are you here and not all over twinturbo.net like a dirty shirt? It truly is a one-stop shop for EVERYTHING you need on this subject.
Hint: Go to tt.net. ;)
TT.net info is good, posting locally is also good (parts availability, dealer advice, local help)
Can't solve every problem through teh intraweb, as good as tt.net can be (tech help and FAQ's) they don't cover everything.
Helps to have some local support, who know what we can get through the Canadian parts system, who to talk to when you hit a snag, and general commiseration is better dealt with locally.
Not that a ton of info can't be found online. Use all your resources.
Regards, |
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| superspeed |
| yeah i am posting here is cause you guys are local and afterall you guys have worked on your z's and you guys own TT =) so i guess asking for advice locally is easier then talking to some of the guys on tt. |
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| stealth |
Randy in all honesty, buy a front clip.
Save yourself A LOT of money and headaches! |
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| superspeed |
| yep getting a frontclip i remmeber what you had to when u told me about ur mr2 swap lol i am for sure not going to go scavanger for parts |
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| superspeed |
| yes another question is there any way to use the jdm tt harness? |
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| MixManMash |
I don't think it's possible to re-use the jdm tt harness as the layout is different. The car is RHD so the ECU is on the left versus LHD cars where it's on the right.
Your best bet is to order a harness for a LHD TT. |
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| Inzane |
I agree with Mahesh, but not just due to the possible Left vs. Right issues. If you are going to the trouble of dropping an engine into your car, do it right and install a *new* EFI harness. The earlier (model year) the Z, typically the worse shape the original harness is in. The Z32 engine bay gets extremely hot and the connectors become brittle and contact points corrode. (This is true of well taken care of cars here, and I don't see why this would be any different in JDM cars)
Start fresh! :thumbup: |
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| superspeed |
| i am acutally picking up a whole car =) so thats why ia m wondering car got tboned but car is in amazing conditoin. plugs and connecters still have the soft rubbery feel not cracked or abused by heat. =) |
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| MixManMash |
quote:
Originally posted by Inzane
If you are going to the trouble of dropping an engine into your car, do it right and install a *new* EFI harness.
2nd. Seriously, if you are going through the hassle, don't cheap out. Just replace it.
The 2 times that I cheaped out on the Z, I regretted it. From this point forward, I decided no more regrets. Do it right the first time! |
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| superspeed |
| true i will have pictures of my parts car soon in one week when i pick it up =D if everything turns out good =) |
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| ~30oZ~ |
| Good luck Randy!:thumbup: :beer: |
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| superspeed |
| i m excited =) |
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