6.2 swap thread

[PatDTN]

Thinking I will skip the trans cooler lines to save time. Don't wanna get hung up on something like that since I need to get this thing going while it's still barely warm enough.

Oil cooler line will be a simple swap with the engine out and it's def leaking, so I will do that.

Are the trans cooler lines doable later on with a 4x4?

I wasn't ready to replace my trans cooler lines and tried to do it after I got my new engine in. In the end I cut the old ones to get them out and cut the new ones and added 3/8 compression unions back in. Do yourself a favor and do the trans cooler lines with the engine out.

Also based on my recent experience examine your catalytic converters while you can easily see them.

 

[ls1frc]

Yup, been decided I will do the lines when the engine is out. My cats are good, they're like new catted Kooks.

I will also be putting back on my Corsa. Was going to sell it and go 3.5, but I think the Kooks into a straight through 3" exhaust will be plenty.

 

[ls1frc]

Sometimes I cringe a little because I could have got got a Denali to start and not went through all this trouble.

But having a 4x4 6.2 is pretty unique and cool. Looking forward to that first 4x4 launch.

 

[1BADI5]

I approve of how your replacing everything when you're in there.

I also agree......building is better then buying.

 

[ls1frc]

I approve of how your replacing everything when you're in there.

I also agree......building is better then buying.

Thank you.

Lol, scope creep is real. I just know from experience working on engines for half my life that the thing you didn't replace or you skimped out on always comes back to bite you.

I always spend a little extra and get the better stuff.

 

[PatDTN]

Thank you.

Lol, scope creep is real. I just know from experience working on engines for half my life that the thing you didn't replace or you skimped out on always comes back to bite you.

I always spend a little extra and get the better stuff.

Testifying. Replacing my oil pressure sensor today instead of with the engine on a stand in front of me.

 

[1BADI5]

Thank you.

Lol, scope creep is real. I just know from experience working on engines for half my life that the thing you didn't replace or you skimped out on always comes back to bite you.

I always spend a little extra and get the better stuff.

Absolutely, great minds think alike LOL

 

[ls1frc]

Testifying. Replacing my oil pressure sensor today instead of with the engine on a stand in front of me.

"How is it that there's never enough time to do it right but always enough time to do it over?"

 

[ls1frc]

Ruthenium spark plugs came. No idea if they're better, but it's new and shiny.

 

[kbuskill]

Ruthenium spark plugs came. No idea if they're better, but it's new and shiny.

I also went Ruthenium on my last plug change. Its been a little over 10k miles and so far so good... lol

Time will tell I suppose.