Head Swap Questions
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Head Swap Questions
I have searched this board with every keyword I could think of, and I could not find a central location for all of the information I'm looking for. I found a great condition '99 head for next to nothing, so it appears I may go that route.
For a '99 head swap, I know I'm going to need the '99-'00 intake manifold.
The fuel rail/regulator/return is of no concern because I have the dual feed rail that was group bought a while back and it has 2 return ports to choose from.
Now for the questions I have:
Can I get rid of the plug on the back of the head and use my '95 CAS?
Can I use my '95 valve cover?
What does it take to make the VICS system work properly? RPM switch?
I want to do the DIY P&P, but want to know what book it is that everyone keeps recommending for it.
Anything else I'm missing?
Thanks!
For a '99 head swap, I know I'm going to need the '99-'00 intake manifold.
The fuel rail/regulator/return is of no concern because I have the dual feed rail that was group bought a while back and it has 2 return ports to choose from.
Now for the questions I have:
Can I get rid of the plug on the back of the head and use my '95 CAS?
Can I use my '95 valve cover?
What does it take to make the VICS system work properly? RPM switch?
I want to do the DIY P&P, but want to know what book it is that everyone keeps recommending for it.
Anything else I'm missing?
Thanks!
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Yes. The 99' valve cover has a provision for the 99 CPS (cam position sensor, not cam angle sensor), but you won't need it if you run the CAS.
"How to Build, Modify, & Power Tune Cylinder Heads" by Peter Burgess and David Gollan. There are others too, but this is a good one. I suggest getting this one and maybe another and reading them BEFORE you buy any parts or do any modifications to the head.
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Thanks for the answers. I'm glad I can use my valve cover, it just got back from being powdercoated. lol
How hard is it to remove that plug?
I'm running the Link, so it would have to be the MSD. How much for your switch? And what RPM does the VICS solenoid have to be triggered at?
I'll get that book then. The only parts I will have for the head are the head itself and Neogenesis' stock sized Supertech valves that I bought in preparation for head modification.
Any other items I'm overlooking?
How hard is it to remove that plug?
I'm running the Link, so it would have to be the MSD. How much for your switch? And what RPM does the VICS solenoid have to be triggered at?
I'll get that book then. The only parts I will have for the head are the head itself and Neogenesis' stock sized Supertech valves that I bought in preparation for head modification.
Any other items I'm overlooking?
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Thanks Paul. Thought so, but just wanted confirmation.
Ben, why? Doubting my skills? lol I've read of people having good results with it, but definitely open to other input.
Hustler, I have the plates from my current motor, but thanks, good to have a checklist running because I didn't think about those yet.
Ben, why? Doubting my skills? lol I've read of people having good results with it, but definitely open to other input.
Hustler, I have the plates from my current motor, but thanks, good to have a checklist running because I didn't think about those yet.
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hey hey,im doin this swap come tuesday . ill let u know what i screw up on
just wondering does it matter what rpm switch u get? lookin at this one :
http://www.hamotorsportsusa.com/msdrpmacsw.html
and what rpm does VICS activate?
hrmmm come to think of it, maybe i should just wait until i get MSPNP :-\
as far as literature goes, i got Keith Tanner's Performance Projects, its suppose to have a rewrite on the swap.
just wondering does it matter what rpm switch u get? lookin at this one :
http://www.hamotorsportsusa.com/msdrpmacsw.html
and what rpm does VICS activate?
hrmmm come to think of it, maybe i should just wait until i get MSPNP :-\
as far as literature goes, i got Keith Tanner's Performance Projects, its suppose to have a rewrite on the swap.
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The switch point is ideally determined with a dyno - however, I've looked at several dynos, and found the switchpoint is always between 5,000 and 5,500, and the factory position is around 5,200. I set mine for 5,250 and never regretted it. I've moved it around, too, but that's where I've left it.
I have a '00 manifold, by the way. I have two, if you want one with secondary injector ports and a rail. :-P
I have a '00 manifold, by the way. I have two, if you want one with secondary injector ports and a rail. :-P
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One more question, and this may be a dumb one, but I've never been able to compare a 94-97 and a 99-00 closely, so pardon my ignorance.
But if I can get an '00 intake manifold, can I use my '95 throttle body on it?
But if I can get an '00 intake manifold, can I use my '95 throttle body on it?