G36 Monkey's 1999 4.3 Stroker. Paint Pics Post 397 :)

[SN-95.0Beast]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

Any updates on this? i wanna see it in the car! haha

 

[g36 monkey]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

I have had a few things to deal with ha. Took everything back off the front, and put it all on again. I am a nut about double checking myself.

I need to buy two of the studs for the front of the motor, I thought we lost them in my garage, but upon looking at day 1 pictures, they were just never there. So I can't button that up until I can find some lol.
Otherwise I am just making sure I have money in the bank before I buy the intakes. I will also have to check pushrod length, hoping I don't need new ones though
Other things to buy still: New pan, starter, power steering, poly motor mounts. Basic engine swap stuff.
Found a guy who will rebuild my trans to stock for cheap, going to see if we can upgrade a few things in it, and maybe put a taller 5th gear in because I am on the high way a good deal. Also LSD and 3.45 gears will be in

Plans, but trust me, when I say it will happen it will. Just takes time. I really appreciate the interest

 

[bonestock3.8DTH]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

This is going to be a staut car when you're finished. And Id say it s gonna be fun to tell the Mustang gt with exhaust after you burn him that you've got a v6. :thumbsup:

 

[g36 monkey]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

Thats the whole idea

Probably ordering the lower intake this week, just gotta take mine apart. ok, so I'm sending it to super six to have them work their magic on it, same difference lol.

 

[ThePope]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

What intake are you going with? Windstar intake?

 

[g36 monkey]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

For the upper yes I am doing the windstar upper from vap auto. That's a couple paychecks away haha.

Then the motor itself is pretty much done, besides accessories (power steering, starter, etc.)

Then I will buy a rear end rebuild kit, lsd, and gears, and save some more for tranny rebuild.

when I pull motor and tranny, take the trans to get it rebuilt and while its out rebuild the rear.
There are going to be some big changes

 

[JB_SN95]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

Awesome build, and thumbs up for being different!!

 

[g36 monkey]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

Thanks

 

[cantbuytime]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

I use the copper spray on all gaskets that arent rubber or plastic. Like head gaskets, intake gaskets, exhaust gaskets and depends on the oil pan gasket material. I know many people that do the same. It will help keep a seal better and wont breakdown due to water and oil.

I have coated the head bolts/studs, but its better to just use a molly lube on the head bolts.

You are good to go.

 

[g36 monkey]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

Thanks for the input man! I hope it all works out, I'll be disappointed if something like a head gasket blows.

Looks like I am getting a raise which just means my car will be done sooner

 

[Dalamar]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

sweet build, that's going to be nice when you're done!

LOVE that IM conversion!!

 

[MustangChris]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

If somebody from the engine shop said to use it then o.k. I have been doing engines for a long time, and I have never heard anybody recomend sealer on a head gasket. It has always been a no no.

+1, but i guess if a V6 expert told him to.... .. .. :-/

i think i will build a V6 mustang next.... i like the idea of blowing up a $50.00 engine if i do something wrong instead of . .. ... something more expensive. lol.

the only thing ive built are chevy 350s... and those are about as easy as they come.. ... mind you i had help. this v6 build looks like a fun way to run-a-muck without having someone staring over your shoulder.

 

[Dalamar]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

turbo charged 6 = power of a V8 with good fuel mileage..... just sayin :tongue3:

 

[g36 monkey]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

Well, I am expecting to put down more than the stock v8 new edges did, and weigh less. if it was boosted it would be insane, but maybe in the future when I have another car I can rely on

I really appreciate the comments guys

 

[MustangChris]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

turbo charged 6 = power of a V8 with good fuel mileage..... just sayin :tongue3:

haha. yea... all us v8 guys are gunna be calling him for rides because we cant afford gas.

 

[g36 monkey]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

Ha ;p

Drive to florida and I'll take you where you need to go lol.

Sent out my lower intake to super six today, should be a couple weeks then I get it back, then I should be able to afford the upper intake.
Also got to work hacking away stupid stuff on a bracket and polishing it. No pics yet because it's not yet done. Was just going to paint a gunmetal color, dad really wants polished aluminum...you know how it is ;p

Hope everyone has a good weekend

 

[atlanticblue98]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

good luck on the build Jeremy, and it was nice meeting you at Waterford Lakes

 

[g36 monkey]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

Thanks haha

"YO! ATLANTIC BLUE 98!!! IT'S ME, G36 Monkey"
Nice meeting you too ;p

 

[atlanticblue98]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

Thanks haha

"YO! ATLANTIC BLUE 98!!! IT'S ME, G36 Monkey"
Nice meeting you too ;p

haha, i was like "who in the hell is this?" while im trying to think of all the Orlando members of different forums that i havent met yet lol

 

[g36 monkey]

Re: G36 Monkey's 1999 3.8, Swapping in a 4.2 (New Years Eve Update)

Yea, it's ok, once you saw the peeling paint and the dinky sixxer you knew who it was ;p