UPDATE, FINISHED!!!
well ive finally gotten off my ass and started my conversion.
changing the 3.0L 4spd auto from my TF, and putting in a 3.5L 5sp Manual with HD clutch out of a TH.
also got pacemakers to install yet with full 2.5" exhaust system.
and set of KYB shocks.
started so far, removed the engine/box from the doner car, and gear selector.
started a major service on the engine as its easy access now, done sparkies, fixed dented sump, rockercover gaskets, and will also be doing timing belt and acc belt too.
but i have a question, i know the 3.0L auto ECU will run the car fine, apart from running a little rich. EDIT: (suspect different reason for the rich, dont think its the 3.0L ecu)
is it worth the work to swap over the ecu, bem, looms, locks, ignition barrels etc etc, will this interfear with my TF advances airbags, abs, cruise control systems?
or to run a piggyback to correct this issue? the TH is an exe so it does not have the abs, air bags or cruise
could someone tell me how to wire up the inhibitor, as im not sure where it is located? apparently near the gearbox itsself?
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finally finished the conversion on sunday. only took me over the weekend, to do.
i could have had it done sooner but i started work every night at 5pm.
she drives awsome, cant get the smile off my face. massive difference going from 3.0L auto to 3.5L manual with pacies.
still got to sort out the reverse plug, as it needs rewiring, and putting the bonnet back on,
although she is running a bit hot, i took her for a small hammer around the back streets, and the temp was rising, i stoped when it got to 3/4, not sure why tho.
felt the bottom and top hoses both are hot, so i dont think its the thermostat.

i got a lot of looks, people looking at a dude hammering a loud car with no bonnet with smoke comming out of the engine bay (excess oil that was spilt and paint off the extractors burning off)
ill post up pics as soon as they fininsh downloading off the camera.

had a few mates to come around and give me a hand, we had fun, and actually got some work done, when not goofing around.

new engine, ready to go in
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out with the old one, its now flinstones powered
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mate putting in the gear selecter, and clutch pedel, and new brake pedel
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finished (allmost)
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Not a bad way to start the new yr, resolution was it?

Anyway I reckon since you have all the parts from the donor car, transfer the whole lot accross.
Does the donor have airbags to? If itdoes I can't see why it would have any real effect.

no the doner was an executive, so no air bags, no abs and no cruise

Then I'd go aftermarket for the running of the engine/tranny and leave the original to deal with rest of the cars systems.

yeah thats what im tempted to do, i do know they do have their own seperate control units, but my main concern was the loom,
if the ECU-BEM loom, also incorporates the suplementary systems with it, as i cant swap the looms over to different ECU's

I'd say aftermarket, or if its cheaper - Grab the stuff out of a TH adv?

Just wondering why you took off the radiator support panel?

there is a SMT6 in the for sale section...... piggy

there is a SMT6 in the for sale section...... piggy

pretty sure its sold.


TBH i would be happy with $50 and i will through in postage


sold...


Just transfered the money :)

Just wondering why you took off the radiator support panel?
I pretty much angle grinder off the front. And used a pallet jack to lift and slide out. I will be using a engine hoist and taking the bonnet off when doing the actual switch. It was just a quick and easy way of ripping out the donner engine

pretty sure its sold.

Yep definately sold :D

I want to do a conversion on mine. how long do you think its going to take now that youve seen whats involved?

Depends how much time u have. And how good you are with doing somthing like this. I still need to replace belts and. Get my hands on a pair of drive shafts. But if U had all the tools and had help. I think its possible over a weekend.

email sent regarding driveshafts

Yep definately sold :D

I want to do a conversion on mine. how long do you think its going to take now that youve seen whats involved?

my mate did my 5 speed conversion in 12hrs in his driveway, only help he had was someone to lift the box in and out

You can run aftermarket ECU and an aftermarket one together. I'm going it. Haltech is running all the engine stuff and normal ecu runs everything else. Only issue you will have is check engine light will stay on as it's not controlling engine. I just disconnected it and run it to the haltech and use it for a shift light.:-)

P.S. If ya need any help you know I'm only a few k's away.:-)

For drive shafts call A&L Drive Shafts in Campsie, NSW. I got the correct (and brand new) drive shafts for my conversion from them for $198 + $32 postage to VIC.

Talk to southern drive shafts at Taren point. They are next door to Miranda instruments at Taren point. Just off Karena rd in the complex that the Indoor cricket place is at.

could someone tell me how to wire up the inhibitor, as im not sure where it is located? apparently near the gearbox itsself?

the inhibitor wiring is in connector A-89... cut and join wires 9 + 10.

cheers,
.wook
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thanks mate, but where would i find this wire?

thanks mate, but where would i find this wire? "under the bonnet, son!"... sorry, couldn't resist.

A-89 plugs into the auto gearbox. from memory there are two identical plugs, one black and one grey. you want the black one.

cheers,
.wook

thanks mate, i had my suspicions about it being near there there, wasnt sure which one tho

Personally for legality reasons (EPA) I would just run the 3.0 ecu and then keep all with your srs etc working

The ECU will adjust itself pretty much as the MAF will tell the ecu how much air is getting though and the 02 sensor will tell the ecu how it is all going

There is a guy in SA who did this with no dramas

wow, now thats a project! cant wait to see more pictures of the progress.

Yeah madmagna. I was hoping the ecu will be to compensate. If It comes to it. Il have to go a piggy sooner than later than I was planing to

finished! updated the original 3 posts

Edit: pics added

Thats awesome mate

Great work!

still got to sort out the reverse plug, as it needs rewiring
you'll need a plug off the manual loom. it's a 2 wire plug that connects up to the auto gearbox plug (I can't remember which wires, but it's pretty straight forward).

then you'll have reverse lights and the R on the dash will come on ;)

cheers,
.wook

you'll need a plug off the manual loom. it's a 2 wire plug that connects up to the auto gearbox plug (I can't remember which wires, but it's pretty straight forward).

then you'll have reverse lights and the R on the dash will come on ;)

cheers,
.wook

cool, yeah i was going to take off the manual loom plug, however there are 3 wires, from my loom, but 2 on the box,
im guessing one of them does the R light,

showin what dirty condition my old engine was in,
i held off fixing the leaks for a while, as i knew i was going to stick in the new motor.


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cool, yeah i was going to take off the manual loom plug, however there are 3 wires, from my loom, but 2 on the box,
im guessing one of them does the R light,
3 wires, eh? the one I had was A-106 and the wires need to be connected to A-89 (the one with the Inhibitor in it).

so, from A-106 to A-89 connect red(1) to black/white(8), and red/blue(2) to red/blue(7).

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hope that helps...

EDIT: love the shagged engine mount!!

Looking very good man, Just seen the pics of the seats - Leather not in yet?

Na he is taking his time. I'm just going to drive up and get it

Good job.. Looks like you had plenty of help... Always makes it easier with those heavy jobs..:)

Glad you finally finished it..:)

How's yours going by the way?

good work mate :)

oh and about it overheating, are the fans plugged in? or the heat sensor?
shouldnt really move past the half way mark

Yeah fan is working. All sensors are in. I removed air bubble when I opened the cap. And topped it back up again. It made it much better, but it still sits slightly over half way. So I'm not sure

thats an awesome job. I'd be interested to now how many bucks you saved doing it yourself. a few more grand in your pocket no doubt.

if ya start the engine and leave the radiator cap off till it thermostat opens, it gets all the air out of the system. my mate did a flush once and his car ran hot till i told him this. and by the way is ya blond mate from newzealand, warkworth?? he looks mighty familiar. cheers

thanks for the tip, and no he isnt,

awesome job

Thanks for this thread mate, it shows just how easy this job can be.

:)