Engine Conversion

When someone changes out their engine, the term for that is called engine conversion.  The process is complicated and involves taking the old engine out of the vehicle and then putting an entire new engine into the car.  In general, this is done by those who want to get a more powerful engine or if they are having major issues with the engine they currently have.  Normally, an engine conversion may not be an absolute necessity.  When you get the guidance from Advance Adapters, you will end up with a rig that is custom made and will give you those gains in performance and style that you are searching for.

No matter what type of vehicle you have, converting the engine will alter things such as the safety of the vehicle, speed, reliability and performance.  For this reason, you need to thoroughly discuss this option with experts before jumping headlong into it.  One thing that you do need to remember though is that the total weight of the new engine needs to be similar to that of the old engine.  The reason for this is simple: say the new engine is heavier or even lighter than the old one… this could mean serious trouble for your gears and even your brakes.  If the engine is larger, then it might not have the same response to a suspension system meant for a lighter engine or brakes that are meant for a smaller engine.  Imbalances like these will increase the amount of wear on the brakes and you will find yourself right back at the repair shop again.

Tips for Engine Conversions

When it comes time to swap out the engines, you need to have a hoist to first lift out the old engine and then to lower the new engine into the engine compartment.  Now, common sense should tell you that the vehicle in question needs to be parked near the hoist. 

Once you have the vehicle in place, remove the fluids from the engine and then go ahead and take the hinges off the hood and then take the hood off the car.

Disconnect the ground cables from the battery and then remove any and all hoses that you see connected to the engine.  Now remove the fan, radiator and adjoining belts and release the tension pulley.

Disconnect the fuel supply and then the a/c compressor.  The power steering pump hoses should then be loosened but not removed.  All of the electrical connections should be disconnected and then you are ready to jack the car up. 

Jack in place, remove the torque converter as well as the exhaust pipe.  Now loosen the tranny connections as well as the motor mounts. 

Remove the old engine and replace it with the new one.  Connect everything back to it in the reverse order and you will be ready to hit the road!