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  1. ZippyNH

    ZippyNH Well-Known Member

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    Yeah....swapping motors was once kinda easy...but with integration, that ended...
    Have seen VW swaps were the entire instrument cluster is even used in the new car...and EVERYTHING is transplanted to make the swap happen......avoids a $2000 standalone. For some its ok, but less than ideal.
     
  2. Minidave

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    Yeah, that's actually what I was thinking about doing with the Ecoboost - instruments and all, but as Jeff10049 said the alarm system (PATS) needs to be in the circuit too, and that means door switches and probably the dome lights.....it still might be doable, but integrating 3 can-busses and making them all talk to each other in the new car is going to be "interesting"......
     
  3. MCS02

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    I hope this works it will be very cool.
     
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    I used to have one. I loved it, but I'm glad I extended the warranty.

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  5. ScottinBend

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    2K doesn't sound to bad for a stand-alone ECU if you can use off the shelf dash gauges with less time involved with the "mating" of the busses.......
     
  6. MCS02

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    There a lot of Honda K swaps in the Lotus Exige/Elise. You can get big power out of them I guess. This will be a fun project.
     
  7. 00Mini

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    This is going to be an extremely interesting build.
     
  8. Minidave

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    I have no idea!!!! :cool:
     
  9. 00Mini

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    Just looked up the flares and they do look to be big. Will you start work on some of the body mods now or wait until you have the engine/transmission on site ??
     
  10. MCS02

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    This was not posted when I sent my post. Guess you were reading my mind. short read
     
  11. 00Mini

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    It’s ok … you’re getting older and you miss things or you’re more forgetful. :D:D:D
     
  12. MCS02

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    Sounds great, I cant wait to watch this one.
     
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    Hi Dave!,
    Can’t wait to see the progress on this build. Having some one buy all your parts at one time is great.
     
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    Cant wait!
     
  15. 00Mini

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    I’ve enjoyed and learned a lot from all your projects but this one should prove to be very special.
     
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    This will be great. Can’t wait to see more!
     
  17. Minidave

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    To see it there on a wooden pallet come to life just adds to the excitement this project.
     
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    I give a lot of credit to those who have learned to change programing in today’s cars as it’s definitely way over my abilities.