Engine Swap Checklist - Going For An Engine Swap?

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Engine Swap Checklist - Going For An Engine Swap?

<dt><br /><img src="http://image.superstreetonline.com/f/techarticles/1404_engine_swap_checklist/62166923+ppromo_large/engine-swap-checklist-engine-install-01.jpg" onerror="javascript:this.src='http://static.superstreetonline.com/_SiteConfigs/_global/images/no_photo_100px.gif'" alt="Engine Swap Checklist - Super Street Magazine" /><br /><a href="http://www.superstreetonline.com/techarticles/1404_engine_swap_checklist/">Our best tips before you decide to swap any engine.</a><p>The practice of engine swapping is nothing new and dates back to a time when materials like rich mahogany and canvas were regulars amongst the automotive design arsenal. Stuffing bigger, more powerful engines into smaller, lighter-weight chassis is one of the most effective ways of generating a power-to-weight ratio that the factory won't. Your grandpappy did it; so can you. The number and variations of engine swaps are seemingly limitless, but the principles for one that doesn't end up in failure don't change. Sandwiching an engine in between a unibody is the easy part; getting ancillaries like electronics and power steering to work as well as properly retrofitting fuel and cooling systems into place can mean the difference between a fully functioning hybrid or 2,500lb worth of salvage stuck between you and your lawnmower. At the very least, the following considerations should be made before starting any engine swap.</p> a <br /> Photo Gallery: <a href="http://www.superstreetonline.com/techarticles/1404_engine_swap_checklist/">Engine Swap Checklist - Super Street Magazine</a><br /><br /></dt>

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