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| Author: | bluebuggy [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
well over the weekend I got to start my motor swap. I going to be running a 05 ION 2.2 so far i just got my new arms on just got one day to work last weekend but next weekend i plan to have the trans and motor in. here is what i have so far   wire before  After  more to come  
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| Author: | tw9294 [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
Sweet! i'll be watchin this. water cooled 4ever 
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| Author: | bluebuggy [ Sat Mar 12, 2011 10:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
well got so work done on the buggy today we got the trans and motor on          
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| Author: | passat2800 [ Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
Son! Build it as big as you want to but you will just rip the transmission. I've done been down that road many times....Cease!I have spent thousanbds and unreal man hours. Listen to me and wake up a sleeping giant! |
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| Author: | passat2800 [ Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
Back in the 90's I destroyed side shifts with large motors. You must run fwd motor and trans along with a Continnental diff and Stop it! |
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| Author: | Huey [ Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
It depends on how you drive it. If you start jumping and side step the clutch, than yeah, its gonna break. I run a 3 rib on my buggy and with a little driving sense it has lasted for 2 years now. I have a six rib side shift on standby. We all enjoy seeing other peoples idea's and creativity. Not everyone has to run what you have passat2800 to have reliable fun. Huey |
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| Author: | passat2800 [ Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
That is a large piece of mud if you did not buy he whole car because there are so many little parts you will need.I am not all that , but no one seems to be helping the new guy out so bounce all your decisions off of me .205 369-7406. |
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| Author: | passat2800 [ Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
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| Author: | passat2800 [ Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:43 pm ] |
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| Author: | passat2800 [ Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:54 pm ] |
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| Author: | bradley59dzl [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
Ok nowaway from the bullshit that you post on everyone's damn build thread.... Nice set up..nice starter adapter...who makes it and what starter do you use with it? |
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| Author: | Ibanidiot2 [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 2:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
Looks great..... We are getting ready to bolt on an ecotec this week. Who did your engine harness? |
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| Author: | ImmortalSoul219 [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
bradley59dzl wrote: Ok nowaway from the bullshit that you post on everyone's damn build thread.... Nice set up..nice starter adapter...who makes it and what starter do you use with it? Id like to know too some info on that starter setup. Welcome to the club. |
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| Author: | davehix [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... ?id=694797 ImmortalSoul219 wrote: bradley59dzl wrote: Ok nowaway from the bullshit that you post on everyone's damn build thread.... Nice set up..nice starter adapter...who makes it and what starter do you use with it? Id like to know too some info on that starter setup. Welcome to the club. |
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| Author: | ridenrace6 [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
wasnt there a thread on here not long ago about that adapter with pics and info? |
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| Author: | bluebuggy [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
ridenrace6 wrote: wasnt there a thread on here not long ago about that adapter with pics and info? yep http://www.woodsbuggy.com/index.php?opt ... 17&t=11144 |
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| Author: | bluebuggy [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
thanks guys, I got most of the fuel and rad. stuff made up today and I think next weekend it will be making some sound. also anyone going to do this I had a hell of a time getting the motor on the trans over 3 hours I dont know if others have had probs. to but I have never had that much probs. with a motor.   What did you guys that have done this use for rad hose i have one end 1.5 and other 1.375? |
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| Author: | Huey [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
bluebuggy wrote: What did you guys that have done this use for rad hose i have one end 1.5 and other 1.375? I just ordered some 1.5" mild steel hose barbs from granger and brazed one to the thermostat housing and I also made a adapter by brazing two different hose bars together. |
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| Author: | Ibanidiot2 [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
Ibanidiot2 wrote: Looks great..... We are getting ready to bolt on an ecotec this week. Who did your engine harness? I guess it's a secret? You can tell me..... I won't tell anyone......
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| Author: | bluebuggy [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
Ibanidiot2 wrote: Ibanidiot2 wrote: Looks great..... We are getting ready to bolt on an ecotec this week. Who did your engine harness? I guess it's a secret? You can tell me..... I won't tell anyone...... ok if you wont tell Enginewiring.com done it and they done a great job but i do have one plug I dont have any idea where it goes  If anyone does it would be great its a small plug 2 wire I looks like it would go to where the starter would be there is a longer one just like it i think it goes to the air temp. anyone know |
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| Author: | Bubbalowe [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
The dark side is now a little brighter.
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| Author: | passat2800 [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
Smog electric air pump?(optional)Also there is a vacuum switch that is elecrically controlled by the ECU(compt) for the EGR valve.Everything smog and EGR I clipped or plugged.And it may be the OAT Outside Air Temp. |
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| Author: | Sandbar Norm [ Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
bluebuggy wrote: thanks guys, I got most of the fuel and rad. stuff made up today and I think next weekend it will be making some sound. also anyone going to do this I had a hell of a time getting the motor on the trans over 3 hours I dont know if others have had probs. to but I have never had that much probs. with a motor. What did you guys that have done this use for rad hose i have one end 1.5 and other 1.375? For your hoses, you can check this site. (it was post on woodsbuggy a while back) Click on Product Guide, Hose, then Molded Coolant Hose Dimensions and Illustration by Size. Look for some thing that is close then you can look it up at NAPA for a better picture. http://www.napabeltshose.com/downloads/ ... FORWEB.pdf As far as the plug with two wires, can you post a picture? You can look at the last two pages of my ecotec swap and check out how I ran my radiator hoses. There are a lot of pictures of ecotec swaps on this site and you can see many different way of running your hoses. http://s1101.photobucket.com/albums/g42 ... 4QQtppZZ32 Norm |
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| Author: | ImmortalSoul219 [ Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
I made my rear bars removable so you can slide the engine straight in an out. Just buying a high torque starter is cheaper then that setup. I only paid $200. Those adapter plates are $60 plus a $200 starter? |
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| Author: | passat2800 [ Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going Dark Side (ECOTEC) |
I got a piece of 1.5" O.D. iron pipe and a 2" O.D. Slid 1 into the other and welded them up. Get your hi speed cutter and grind some grooves around both ends so the hoses won't slip off. Mount it high and up close to the radiator.But 1st drill a 1/8 " hole at 12 O'clock and weld a 3/8 nut over the hole and put a bolt in it. That will be your burp port. Reieve trapped hot air (steam), it will push your water out your resevoir tank and overheat your motor. It will weld better if you leave the bolt in it while welding. |
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