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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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HOw hard is it to swap a dohc engine into a sohc car. What will i need, and what will i have to take off and things lke that. please help need any information.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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DOHC engine, PCM, intake manifold, i think exhaust. and u have to trim the hood a little bit to clear the cams...
 
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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cant i use the dohc hood?? um is it hard??
 
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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i have awhole dohc engine doesnt it have it all??
 
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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yea u could use the powerbuldge (DOHC) hood.... if its the whole engine then yea... u might have to check the sensors though and their connectors to make sure their all the same with the harnness
 
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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I am going to take it out of my 97 DOHc and stuff it in to the 95. Is it hard??? Aproximantly how long does it take??
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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Im sure with some time and someone else helping you, it shouldnt be that hard
 
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 11:53 PM
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ok thank u
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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Im sure with some time and someone else helping you, it shouldnt be that hard
That is for swapping heads...I think she(??) is talking about swapping the whole engine. It will swap right in if you use the DOHC wiring harness as well. You will need an appropriate PCM for the car...either ATX or MTX.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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ok .yeah im swapping the whole engine.
 
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