Dohc swap mark viii budget build!!!

[98DOHC]

OK so its under way so far on the wiring harness.. The only thing that is different is the knock sensor set up my sohc has to separate plugs for each one..One plug goes out the front and the out the back..the dohc use on wire for both sensors which comes out the back of the block with a three wire plug.My harness plugs right into the knock plug but is only two wire plug..Should I just try to separate the to to plug one in front plug and one rear plugDon't know at this point..And Just a note the 93-96 intake needs two and a half inchs into the fire wall not a direct fit going pull out the body hammer's make a nice spot for it.Just for now that is..It is just a project!!

 

[98DOHC]

It's in and it fired right up first 3 turn.Note: 96 intake will not fit!!! 97-98 fits like a dream and with swap makes it 90% easier to work on.No issue so far only thing left is to work out cooling system, accessories,and exhaust another note : 04 aviator manifolds line up with stock exhaust a little bite off but I think if I drop the cross member, I should be able to manipulate the bend just enough.Hope have her purring tomorrow.I will take some pics of harness before I tuck everything a way.Only had to extend the tps, dpfe,Iac and one of the temp sensors that's located on rear of engine.I used all of my original plugs and sensors.my budgets at 600 with a 50 core charge.Most my parts were from pick n pull last vist was 1/3 off day I will report back when complete.

 

[IMINYOURCHAIR]

wow, To be honest, I wasn't expecting it to run, good to hear though, looking forward to results after everything is buttoned up

 

[98DOHC]

wow, To be honest, I wasn't expecting it to run, good to hear though, looking forward to results after everything is buttoned up

Thanks ..It runs and good so far.trying get exhaust patched to get it to muffler shop.I don't know we're I read direct fit with aviator manifolds close but not close enough..lol.So I took out the two front cats leaving me with clean 90° connect.Right now my only issue is the battery light on.The make viii alternator has three wires going in.My harness has two and the stator plug coming out the middle.Do know if there is a place to connect the stator wire + or - ect..I'm really good mechanically but as for electronics in car haven't mastered that yet.Thanks for re.

 

[98DOHC]

Here's a pic..Dirty one lol..didn't want spend a lot of time on cosmetic cleaning if didn't run right.ones of the piece cut out..More to come with vids .

 

[98DOHC]

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[98DOHC]

It's alive!!!

Wow was not expecting that much of a difference..You can really tell the difference with Irmc's deleted definitely putting them back.Theres no top end till you get moving. Don't get me wrong like I said tons more power than expected.I am running with 19 lbs injectors and maf to match.Cant wait for the tune.