(searched) s5 swap into s4 body (N/A)
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(searched) s5 swap into s4 body (N/A)
I read the writeup on Kevin's resurrection site, and I searched here, but I couldn't find the information I was looking for. I'm not saying it isn't here, I just couldn't find it.
I've got an s4 car (an 86 sport) with a bad motor. I also have a complete s5 engine, all the accessories, an ECU, AFM and both an engine and a dash wiring harness (in fact, I have an entire s5 car that isn't roadworthy).
I want to swap the S5 engine, complete, into the s4 car.
Why?
1. Someone has already modified the s5 throttle body to use an s4 style OMP, so I'm going to continue using the s4 OMP.
2. I want to use the s5 intake
3. I like the s5 style TPS
4. I'm an optimist.
5. The s5 engine will be getting a rebuild and port before it goes into the new car, so I'll have everything apart anyhow.
6. the whole purpose of this project is to build the highest hp N/A I can with the least number of dollars, and I alread own all of the s5 parts, so why not use them? I've got more time than money.
I know the dash wiring harness to ecu connector is different and will not fit into the s5 ECU. I'm also going to want to use an s5 cluster (but I was able to find that writeup)
My questions are:
I was wondering if anyone had the pinouts for the dash harness, so I can put the S5 connector onto the s4 dash harness and use that in the s5 ecu. Should I just swap out the whole dash harness instead? Give up this idea as madness? This is the area of the swap that I'm most concerned about. If this is a no-go, I'll just mod the s5 intake and use it with the s4 harness as per the writeup.
I should be able to use the stock injectors and ecu with a mild street port (intake and exhaust), right? (I'm 99% sure the answer is yes, but I have to ask anyhow)
Are there any other hidden snags in using an s5 setup as above?
Thank you in advance.
I've got an s4 car (an 86 sport) with a bad motor. I also have a complete s5 engine, all the accessories, an ECU, AFM and both an engine and a dash wiring harness (in fact, I have an entire s5 car that isn't roadworthy).
I want to swap the S5 engine, complete, into the s4 car.
Why?
1. Someone has already modified the s5 throttle body to use an s4 style OMP, so I'm going to continue using the s4 OMP.
2. I want to use the s5 intake
3. I like the s5 style TPS
4. I'm an optimist.
5. The s5 engine will be getting a rebuild and port before it goes into the new car, so I'll have everything apart anyhow.
6. the whole purpose of this project is to build the highest hp N/A I can with the least number of dollars, and I alread own all of the s5 parts, so why not use them? I've got more time than money.
I know the dash wiring harness to ecu connector is different and will not fit into the s5 ECU. I'm also going to want to use an s5 cluster (but I was able to find that writeup)
My questions are:
I was wondering if anyone had the pinouts for the dash harness, so I can put the S5 connector onto the s4 dash harness and use that in the s5 ecu. Should I just swap out the whole dash harness instead? Give up this idea as madness? This is the area of the swap that I'm most concerned about. If this is a no-go, I'll just mod the s5 intake and use it with the s4 harness as per the writeup.
I should be able to use the stock injectors and ecu with a mild street port (intake and exhaust), right? (I'm 99% sure the answer is yes, but I have to ask anyhow)
Are there any other hidden snags in using an s5 setup as above?
Thank you in advance.
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use the S5 engine,BUT use the S4 front cover.
ditch the OMP and run premix.
use the S5 Upper intake and run an S4 Throttle body and TPS.
use the S4 wiring(n/a).
remove the emissions.(ratsnest or solenoid ****,whatever)..DONE!
ditch the OMP and run premix.
use the S5 Upper intake and run an S4 Throttle body and TPS.
use the S4 wiring(n/a).
remove the emissions.(ratsnest or solenoid ****,whatever)..DONE!
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