Engine swap ??

SoupNazi · 03-18-2008, 10:44 PM

My 96 DOHC engine is pretty much dead, and I saw an engine from an '01 SOHC for $250. This is a terrible question, but for me to save money I would have to do it, but would the SOHC be able to go right in to my '96 DOHC without a hitch?

RC1488 · 03-18-2008, 11:58 PM

Automatic? : No. You would need an auto SOHC transmission along with the engine.

Manual?: yes it would work, however you would also need new manifolds, and downpipe along with a '96 DOHC PCM.

Your gas milage will go down however bc your running a SOHC engine with a DOHC tranny.

SoupNazi · 03-19-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RC1488

Automatic? : No. You would need an auto SOHC transmission along with the engine.

Manual?: yes it would work, however you would also need new manifolds, and downpipe along with a '96 DOHC PCM.

Your gas milage will go down however bc your running a SOHC engine with a DOHC tranny.

It is a manual. I would need a new '96 DOHC PCM?? Why is that?

RC1488 · 03-19-2008, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SoupNazi

It is a manual. I would need a new '96 DOHC PCM?? Why is that?

Ah my mistake. You would need a '96 SOHC PCM. Your current DOHC PCM will get the motor to run but BADLY.

eddie13085 · 03-29-2008, 12:00 AM

i wana swap my single cam dohc what can i get even though my engine i got now is still good i put 1,200 $$ in it .....its very quick now

RC1488 · 03-29-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by eddie13085

i wana swap my single cam dohc

You dont have a single cam Dual Over Head Cam engine. Its either a SOHC or a DOHC. From your previous post im going to say you have a SL1 SOHC.

Also always post your vitals

You would need a DOHC Man PCM from the same year as your car now.
DOHC Engine with brackets
DOHC Manifolds
DOHC Downpipe
DOHC Transmission if you want a performance tranny with shorter gears
DOHC Cluster

What year the DOHC is from will directly effect if that list gets bigger or stays the same