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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

uhhh, what's an ION?



sounds like it has 3 lug nuts per wheel or 3 spark plugs under the hood?

nevermind.......

Do you know who made you frame? I have seen several of them like yours and I am curious about it. There is a semi-runner for sale that looks like it, they want $900 right now. I might be able (if it is still there) get a URL if you are in the PNW.

It looks like you should have enough room for the engine; but what is planned on for the cooling system location. Also measure the wheel base as it can make a difference in how much of the time your wheels point to the sky.

You may also have to up grade to a 26mm torsion bar setup unless you plan on going coil over’s. I'd weight things out then go to Sway-a-way and see what their chart/table says for a torsion bar size. Do you plan on driving on trails, sand or the street?

Sounds like a great project.

Lee

Did you do your own harness?

yea... what Leather said....

AND! what ECU are you gunna run?

No I had the harnesse done by Enginewiring.com he done a great job

The ECU is from a 2004 chevy cavalier so is the harnesse.

The frame im not sure but I think its a Warrior with some add on's.

Cool, another rail!
What trans are you using?

stock 091

I am jealous for sure! Where are you putting the radiator, what about suspension, beefing that up? Keep the progress up we want to see and hear about more.

Leatherneck wrote:I am jealous for sure! Where are you putting the radiator, what about suspension, beefing that up? Keep the progress up we want to see and hear about more.

radiator will be where the gas tank was and the tank will be moving up and down some. I also will be running cheap coilovers for now but most guys say it only adds 80lbs over all from there old aircooled.

well got so work done on the buggy today we got the trans and motor on

Wow, that is a tighter fit than I thought; it does look good though. On the radiator placement, make sure that you don't get a dead air space fron behind the seats.

Lee

Ol'fogasaurus wrote:Wow, that is a tighter fit than I thought; it does look good though. On the radiator placement, make sure that you don't get a dead air space fron behind the seats.

Lee

yep its about 1" from the back bar.

I moved the gas tank up and over to the driver side and the rad is behide the pass side with a big fan

Well had a short day today but did get the Rad. on and the Exhast if i can get the hoses for the rad and get my box made for the ECU im going to see if it will do some talking tomorrow