mynameisjoe
07-13-2010, 09:46 AM
What all is needed to put a DOHC engine into a 1989' s13 which has a SOHC motor??
My buddy bought a 89' for $1000 and it supposedly had a spun crank bearing but it turned out the whole motor was rusted inside so he has this car just sitting until he decides what to do. Rebuilt the SOHC or buy a DOHC and do the work. He's chosen convert it to DOHC =)
He does want to turbo the car eventually so im thinking DOHC motor would be best but is it worth all the effort, I hear theres a lot that needs to be done and replaced to swap it in but I have no idea what he needs to do it.
So what all do we need to put a DOHC motor into a SOHC chassis???
HE HAS DECIDED NOT TO KEEP IT A SINGLE SLAMMER so no "keep it sohc!" please and thank you all in advance
My buddy bought a 89' for $1000 and it supposedly had a spun crank bearing but it turned out the whole motor was rusted inside so he has this car just sitting until he decides what to do. Rebuilt the SOHC or buy a DOHC and do the work. He's chosen convert it to DOHC =)
He does want to turbo the car eventually so im thinking DOHC motor would be best but is it worth all the effort, I hear theres a lot that needs to be done and replaced to swap it in but I have no idea what he needs to do it.
So what all do we need to put a DOHC motor into a SOHC chassis???
HE HAS DECIDED NOT TO KEEP IT A SINGLE SLAMMER so no "keep it sohc!" please and thank you all in advance