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[Tbuck07]

So, I just got a killer deal on a timing chain kit (thanks spooling2valve :headbang and the guides will cost me like 40 bucks more..Other than that, this is what I have so far...
PI Heads ( will be getting them decked)
Hi-Tech stage 2 camshafts
PI intake with - Alternator bracket, heater hose, brand new gaskets..
Head gaskets

Aside from Oil/Antifreeze/time/labor..What other parts do I need?..The little odds and ends that make this swap done? Im so close, and am shooting to get this done the weekend of the 9th of May..hopefully we can start Friday late afternoon and finish it up sunday..

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it..!!

 

[Spooling2Valve]

no problem dude, always down to help a fellow sn95 brother out. do u have the water pump nipple that goes on the backside of the water pump in the engine valley? i know its neccessary to change it out and the head bolts and crankshaft pulley bolt is torque to yield so ull need new bolts. other than that, sounds like u got it ready to roll! :icon_rr:

 

[Tbuck07]

Great, so theres not much more money involved..

The second coolant sensor is already in my wiring harness loom, I dont have to purchase that correct? Just have it tapped on my intake?

 

[GDTrumbo]

Ummmm. Don't forget the new dipstick tube. You will most likely damage the original getting it out. It's a nagging PITA when you go to remove the DR. side (left) cyl. head and exh. manifold ass'y.

You might do a search on the PI swap as there is quite a list of parts you might need, as well as a lot of good info on the cam timing & the conversion itself.

GT.

 

[NERD]

Ummmm. Don't forget the new dipstick tube. You will most likely damage the original getting it out. It's a nagging PITA when you go to remove the DR. side (left) cyl. head and exh. manifold ass'y.

You might do a search on the PI swap as there is quite a list of parts you might need, as well as a lot of good info on the cam timing & the conversion itself.

GT.

Funny you mentioned that! I just started stripping down my old engine to sell parts off it and my dip stick tube snapped like a candy cane.

 

[Brian]

I'd do some headers and go ahead and change the waterpump while you're at it. Waterpump is like 40$

 

[glittle75]

heres the parts list i followed for my swap, got it all to the T. made the swap easy not having to stop to run to auto zone.

Parts Checklist:

01+ PI Romeo Heads with Cams – 1W7Z-6049-AA (RH) and 1W7Z-6049-AA (LH) (1 each)
01+ PI Intake Manifold Assembly – 1W7Z-9424-AB – (1 assembly)
99+ PI Cams - 1L2Z-6250-AA (RH) and 1L2Z-6250-DA (LH) - (1 each)
01+ PI Head Gaskets – 4C2Z-6051-AA (RH) and 4C2Z-6051-BA (LH) – (1 each)
01+ PI Intake Gasket – YL3Z-9439-BA -(1 each for a total of 2) – or Fel Pro – MS-92121
01+ Cam/Valve Cover Gaskets – F6AZ-6584-AA (RH) and F6AZ-6584-BA (LH) – (1 each)
New OEM Head Bolts – 5R3Z-6065-AA -(20 bolts)
Alternator Bracket - F8AZ-10153-EA – 96-98 with PI Intake/Al. Crossover - (1 bracket)
Coolant Tube – XR3Z-18B402-AA - (1 tube)
Coolant Nipple – F75Z-8555-AA – (1 nipple)
Timing Cover/Front Cover Gasket – F1AZ-6020-A – (1 gasket)
Timing Cover/Front Cover Gasket – F1AZ-6020-C – (1 gasket)
Timing Cover/Front Cover Gasket – F6AZ-6020-BB – (1 gasket)
Exhaust Manifold Gaskets – YC2Z-9448-A - (4 gaskets)
Crankshaft Seal – F5AZ-6700-A – (1 seal)
Crankshaft Bolt – F5RZ-6A340-B aka: F1AZ-6A340-A – (1 bolt) or ARP-156-2501
Camshaft Bolts – YF7Z-6279-AA - (1 for each cam for a total of 2 bolts/10mm bolts)
OEM Dipstick or Lokar Oil Dipstick - XR3Z-6754-BA or LOK-ED-5014 – (1 dipstick)
Upper Plenum O-Ring – XR3Z-9L437-BA – (1 o-ring)
Thermostat O-Ring – F1VY-8255-A – (1 o-ring)
Water Pump O-Ring – F1VY-8507-A – (1 o-ring)
Header Down-Pipe Gasket – XR3Z-9450-AA – (1 gasket)
Stock or 180* Thermostat – 3L3Z-8575-AC (192*) or XL3Z-8575-AA (180*) - (1 t-stat)
Spark Plug Wires – F8PZ-12259-HA – (1 kit) – You do not need the wires, it is just an extra.

i cant take credit for making this list, it was a very old post on modulardepot.com

i HIGHLY reccomend the Lokar dipstick and Stage 8 locking header bolts. together its another 100 bucks, but man is it worth it.

when you get to putting a new dipstick in, you will see why a flexible one is worth the 60 dollars. and when you drive it for a bit and get an exhaust leak, you'll see why a set of 30 dollar bolts and collars are worth it.

i did a friend's PI swap, and he went all stock parts, we wasted alot of time trying to get the dipstick to line up without pinching it, ended up pinching it and rounding it back out with pliers to get it in. and he had an exhaust leak from the passenger side after a couple heat cycles, he ended up taking it to a shop.

i did mine, the lokar goes in in literally 5 seconds, just put some sealant on it, stick it in the block and go. more than enough play to work with. and it looks good. and the Stage 8's, put them on, tighten good, put the collars on so they back up against the primaries and cant get loose, never had a leak, not even a slight one.

hope this helps

 

[GDTrumbo]

I'd do some headers and go ahead and change the waterpump while you're at it. Waterpump is like 40$

Do the Cobra water pump. The Cobra pumps impeller is designed to eliminate coolant cavitation at high RPM's. Definitely an upgrade....

GT

 

[Tbuck07]

Guys I dont have a whole lot of money for upgrades like the water pump and whatnot..maybe an OEM one, but ill try to get by with the reg. header bolts but will get a new dipstick tube..Im VERY tight on cash (college kid living on my own..)

 

[Willis_98GT]

Headbolts..