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@@bakihanma7247 i think it was an 04-05 b207r. Just do some research, some of them have soft valves. I looked on car-part dot com for the appropriate engine. The b205 is a different family altogether

@@flux_core_fx sweet man thanks I'll definitely do my research on these. Planning on getting one of these to fit in the engine bay of my Gc8 without cutting the stock hood like I would with a tall K24 engine. Sr20 would fit perfect but there too pricey and rare now. I work at Lkq salvage and I see these ecotec engines everywhere

@@bakihanma7247 that would be an awesome swap. I believe the 06-07 2.4s have forged rods too. Those should be the ones with the oil cooler, but again this is going from memory. They should have come in the g6

@@turbo_co27 glad that helped!

I sold it a couple years back, otherwise it is Sweet trans. I have heard mixed things about how it holds up to power, but i had no problems with it behind a 6.0 before

Nope, trying solid mounts this time

I'm happy that it was helpful! Thanks for commenting

I think that would work! Did you end up trying it?

Thank you for the kind words!! On Facebook, there is a group called Ecotec RWD swap, there are some extremely knowledgeable people on there. I encourage you to join!

We will check it out and join up. . There is a thread going on Saab USA forum of your video after I shared it there. You are catching some praise over there. What ECU did you use on this build?

@@jhallbitches123 oh, awesome! Haha, thanks for sharing! I used a Megasquirt for this one, an ms3x, it worked great!

With the shifter location?

Yes sir

@@giovannideveaux2043 stay tuned! I will post results

Thanks

@@giovannideveaux2043 I've got a shifter on the way, I'll let you know if it works. So far though, I don't see a way to do this without trimming the shifter opening though

There is a lot to be said about the rugged simplicity and efficiency of the LS. Not to mention the space savings, and sweet sounds :)

Haha u know nothing about the z motor Only people that don’t know about VG engines talk trash and do other swaps Haha

@@JamieGuzmam I had a lovely red 90 300zx for 6 years. Full restoration frame up with numerous engine mods + smog/sensor deletes. Yup I have no idea apparently🤷‍♂️

Awesome, thank you Kevin! Best of luck with yours as well

I think you commented on my FB post, subscribed!

I'd love to do a zoom style meeting with a few others who have done these swaps and upload it. There are several people with an insane amount of knowledge on these swaps

I havent done but a few swaps of these and assisted in others, letting people pick my brain. Im a parts + electrical guy, and GM and Ford factory trained guy, but Im always game to talk with other folks geeking out on the swap stuff. Put together a couple frankenstein monsters out of ecotec motors before on a budget so there is fun to be had with them. You ought to also look into Vortec 4200 inline 6 for fun. @@flux_core_fx

Hi Hunter! Feel free to shoot me a message

@@flux_core_fx what’s the best way to go about messaging you? I’m not familiar with the CZcams interface lol.

@@hunteraldridge7435 good point, I don't know if there is a way to message lol. If you make a post on the Facebook ecotec rwd swap page, I will respond there

Been waiting for a month to get accepted into the group

@@hunteraldridge7435 is your name the same as your yt handle?

I don't have the knowledge of a tech that works on these every day, but I have learned a bit about swapping them anyway

Thank you! I got it running and driving, now it's getting a t56 and a new engine

@@flux_core_fx what engine are u going with? Where state are you in? I’ve done a few swaps Ej2.2t in a 60beetle Ls3 in z32 Vk56 in a hardbody Now my newest project is to yank out the vg30de and throw something new in was thinking LTG but I also have a 3.6 engine laying around it’s 2018 U got me rethinking

@@Itawolfib it sounds like you've been busy hahaha.

@@Itawolfib just keeping it simple and quick and going with the QuickTime bellhousing. I want to get started on my square body swap soon. I'm not sure about the direct-injected engines but I'm sure that would be an awesome swap

@@Itawolfib just keeping it simple and going with the QuickTime bellhousing. I want to keep progress with my truck too

You should scoop them up!!

where you located?

@@Franke578 Las Vegas

Thank you, and Good idea!

Happy to help, I'll do the same!

This is a friend's car, but I will see if I can get one! It sounds really nice when it's warm!!

@@flux_core_fx Appreciate it 😬

Stock trans (AR5) from the solstice, yes. I'm planning on making an overview video to hopefully help some people with future swaps

They are a major pain, it makes all the difference to let them soak (if you can). Glad you got them out though!

I was pleasantly surprised with it, the car still has the stock converter and runs fine. As for dyno numbers, im not sure. It felt a good bit quicker than my 5th gen SS Camaro

Thank you Rod!