Does anyone DO engine swaps?

[ENEMY_]

So I don't really have much mechinical knowledge but the more and more I'm here the more I want to do an engine swap. So that made me think maybe someone on here could do one for me? Obviously not for free though.

I just would have no idea on how to get the right engine or what else would be needed.

I have a 93 festy auto if anyone is interested in helping out, I would'nt mind making the drive and getting a hotel in your city for a couple of nights.

If interested in helping me with an engine swap send a PM?

[Aaronbrook37]

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/member.php?u=5628

Nuff said. One of our best engine/transmission/suspension/brake gurus, and he's in Virginia - four hour drive according to Google Maps. Written countless guides and how-to's, and has done swaps for other members. Great reputation.

[91_festy_Gl]

Me and my brother has done a few swaps, but not for other people. If we have everything to do the/a swap, it could take as little as 1 whole day. I believe we swapped in a B8 in about 2 hours if that.

[eurotiva]

It's not the swap that takes long. It's the cleaning of the old parts and prep work. I've done a few swaps and made a few happy customers. If your really interested PM me and we'll talk more.

[freshtiva]

It's not the swap that takes long. It's the cleaning of the old parts and prep work.

You got that right.

[Tommychu]

It's not the swap that takes long. It's the cleaning of the old parts and prep work.

Tell me about it. Spent all day with 5 cans of brake clean degreasing this pile of parts, and I got maybe a third of it cleaned up.

[daniel_cogar]

being in Charleston your about 45 min away from my house Id be plenty willing to help you out.

[skeeters_keeper]

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/member.php?u=5628

Nuff said. One of our best engine/transmission/suspension/brake gurus, and he's in Virginia - four hour drive according to Google Maps. Written countless guides and how-to's, and has done swaps for other members. Great reputation.

Thanks Aaron

I've done a few swaps, its all in what you want done: what engine, what trany (staying auto or switching to manual), what upgrades, how much you want the engine rebuilt, etc. Personally I don't think I could put an engine in a car without at least taking a peak inside to make sure it was in decent shape, unless it was in known good condition. As others have said, pulling the engine and dropping the new one in are the easy parts. I've pulled a B3 in an hour by myself, but to do a swap and do it right will take a few days/week. (Doing a swap right involves replacing all gaskets, performing head work at least, cleaning and painting everything, etc.)

[Aaronbrook37]

Thanks Aaron

I've done a few swaps, its all in what you want done: what engine, what trany (staying auto or switching to manual), what upgrades, how much you want the engine rebuilt, etc. Personally I don't think I could put an engine in a car without at least taking a peak inside to make sure it was in decent shape, unless it was in known good condition. As others have said, pulling the engine and dropping the new one in are the easy parts. I've pulled a B3 in an hour by myself, but to do a swap and do it right will take a few days/week. (Doing a swap right involves replacing all gaskets, performing head work at least, cleaning and painting everything, etc.)