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Questions tagged [swap]

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Original Ecu swap back into my car with correct VIN

I have a 2015 Ford fiesta SE. I purchase a ECU online which I had to give my VIN# for programming. When I receive ECU in mail install I'm my car,car didn't start so I had locksmith to program my key and it started. But I receive code of the ecm not…
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Engine ID, transmission swap compatibility?

I"m considering the purchase of a 2007 Avalanche LTZ 4WD with the factory 6.0L engine and the stock 4 spd auto. I believe the trans is either a 4L65E or 4L85E. Which engine code does this application have, and how difficult would the swap be to one…
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How do you know if two transmissions are compatible?

I have a 1998 Ford Contour and the transmission recently gave up. Rather than buying a new car (or new transmission), I was thinking of buying the same car with a working transmission and swapping them out. The closest I could find was a 1999 Ford…
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06 G35 Coupe Engine Compatibility

Following this adventure: 2006 Infiniti G35 - Blown engine following Kwik Kar engine flush I'm getting ready to put a new engine in my 06 G35 coupe, 6-speed manual (also with RAS, etc. but that shouldn't matter.) I'm seeing different versions of the…
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Can i use old ecu on replacement enigine with same model number

so basically head gasket went in my zafira, engine number z16xep. After all the damage to pistons and cylinder etc it is cheaper to get replacement engine.. that's what I did. Its the same 1.6 twin port ecotec engine with same model number z16xep..…
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GETRAG G56 with Gen3 5.7L hemi

Your thoughts please. I have a 2006 Ram 1500 with a 3.7L Magnum v6 engine and a GETRAG G56 6 speed manual transmission. I would like to swap the engine for the gen3 5.7L Mopar hemi, an engine offered for this vehicle but not with this transmission.…
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Honda Civic 2002 damaged immobiliser EEPROM and MICU swap

My car developed a few electrical issues one of which is the immobiliser is not recognising the key. To drive the car I had to remove the immobiliser EEPROM (IC: L56R-93c56) on the ECU. The car drives fine but the engine management light is ON as…
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Will I be able to use these wheels from my 2004 Saturn L300 on my 2005 Pontiac G6?

The tires on my G6 are 225 r50 17. One of them blew out today and I have fairly new tires on my Saturn that I'd like to swap. The Saturn tires are 215 R55 16, would I be able to use these tires? I'm going to eventually switch them back to the Saturn…
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Transmission Swap - Nissan Rogue Sport - Warranty still intact?

My wife and I purchased a Rogue Sport in the US and, though we love the vehicle for the space, were dismayed that we couldn't find it in a manual transmission. In looking at Nissan UK - it appears that a 6 speed manual is available. So, OEM…
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GM 6l90 transmission swap

I have a 2012 Chevy Express van 2500 with a 4.8l motor and 6l90 transmission with 200k miles. I bought a used 6l90 with 77k miles from a junk yard, that came out of an identically van. Same year, 2500, same motor, same transmission, etc. Should I…
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1998 GMC Sierra: swap in V6 + 5spd manual into one with factory V8/auto

How much work and how many headaches would it be to pull a 4.3L V6 and 5spd manual trans from one 98 Sierra and swap it into a 2wd 1998 Sierra with a factory V8/auto? I've done my own repairs all my life on a variety of cars, truck, vans, but never…
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GOLF MK4 1.4 16v engine swap to 1.6

First of all sorry for my English. Yesterday my Golf MK4 1.4 16v (1999) had a problem so today I took it to the mechanic. When he checked the car he found out that the timing belt is broken so the entire engine is gone. Now I have to buy another…
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What wiring issues am I looking at for engine swap?

Thinking of putting 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 L engine in 1981 GMC Sierra. Complete 2003 Trailblazer donor vehicle. 1981 GMC has a small block 305 and 3.42 rear-end. What wiring issues will I incur swapping the engine over? Any other concerns?
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96 Dakota V6 transmission work in a 94 318 v8 Dakota

I have a 94 Dodge Dakota with the 318 in it. The transmission just went out. I found a 96 Dakota but with a V6 but same transmission as mine the A518. Will the transmission from the 96 fit with my 94 v8
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Will 2008 Chevy HHR Winter Rims fit a 2017 Chevy Cruze?

I'm sure these measurements are obvious, but I don't know what they mean: HHR: – Center Bore: 65.1 mm – PCD: 5x110 Cruze: – Center Bore: 56.6 mm – PCD: 5x105
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