[shadowcrx]

well i started tearing down the rex for my a6 swap yesterday, got my gaskets on order, and i am getting my timing belt and valve spring compressor on monday. all we did was tear the head and wiring harness out for now, so it will be easier on me when i am by myself dropping the motor out of the bottom. But i am going to rent a cherry picker to put it in, i don't wanna mess with the install on the ground.

heres how it sits now

 

[dohcya]

good luck with the swap =P

 

[shadowcrx]

went out and picked up my valve spring compressor for my head, so thats taken care of, i ordered my gasket kit on ebay today........paypal isn't clearing till the 16th :x, then on monday i order my timing belt from ebay (partsdinosaur) that will be another week :evil:

so the rex should be running by...............next year :evil: :roll:

 

[Dmitriy]

Why rent? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=35915

 

[downest]

Nick, are you putting in a Z6 head or a straight up A6? If you need help let me know... stef and I are putting an A6 in his HF as soon as the parts arrive. The motor is sitting apart on a bench at the shop just chillin out. I'm pretty excited to get it in, the HF is damn slow! I thought I broke it when it was losing speed on the mass pike in 5th gear, pulled over to check everything and realized I was on a 1% grade... no joke.

 

[dohcya]

just some advice, be wary about getting an non-honda timing belt......

just a risk that you may want to reconsider....

i know they work for many of you and probably have never had troubles with them... but, thats a VERY important component on the motor that is worth spending the little extra bit of money on to save the motor

 

[shadowcrx]

downest: i am sticking with a straight a6 right now, z6 swap will come later i don't want the headache right now i get my liscence back on the 31st and i want the rex running

dohcya: i have never had a problem with the guy i am getting the timing belt from, this will be the 3rd one i have got from him (for different cars of course) but i do understand what you are saying, appriciate the looking out man! :wink:

dmitriy: i rent for 40 dollars b/c i can't afford to buy for 200 plus shipping my friend :wink:

 

[downest]

That's cool man, especially coming from an HF, you will love the A6. I loved mine, until the damn thing blew up... twice...

 

[RamaCrx]

That's cool man, especially coming from an HF, you will love the A6. I loved mine, until the damn thing blew up... twice...

So why do you guys do the A6 swap instead of a B16? Less money or is it a better engine?

 

[shadowcrx]

much cheaper, more available, easier swap, not as much power but its a step up from the hf motor

if i had the fundage i would do a b16a