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89coltgt
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Post by 89coltgt »

That's funny. I have lost hope in my g54b that came in the mighty max when I bought it(cracked/warped head w/only 85,000 miles) Why are they so against the swap? It's not like it a non-mistu.
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Post by DJpowerHaus »

I have no thing but problems. Maybe they have a point.
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Getting the engine bolted in is about 10% of the way there.
The next 80% can go quickly with help and skill.
That last 10% takes about as long as the 90% that came before it.
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Re: 4G6x Hatin'

Post by dsmpilot »

mainstream wrote:Been a lot of 4g swap bashing on SQC lately. We need some numbers and driveability reports. You'd think some of these guys eat, sleep, and breathe G54B like it was the greatest thing since sliced bread.

http://www.starquestclub.com/forums/vie ... hp?t=61483

http://www.starquestclub.com/forums/vie ... hp?t=61383

"Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it"

I gave the G54 a chance and while being a good motor it let me down a few times.

Kane
It was the greatest.... back in the day! :lol: I still remember those billboards stating 200HP and xxx torque! But times have changed. No sense in beating a dead horse. Don't get me wrong tho, if you had the money to have a whole motor made from scratch i'm sure it would be awesome, but at what cost $$$?
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Post by tjc »

My '84 truck has been running daily for 14 months now-only problems were leaked caps in the ECU, a broken clutch cable, clogged fuel filter, short in the wirinig that drains the battery (marine battery disconect "fixed" that) and continued idle surge in cold weather. I know it's a lot different than a buit race set up but at least it goes and it's still a blast to run around in.

How many total running swaps are there on this site? How many built vs stock swaps? I'm curious.
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