Any good threads out there that document exactly what needs to be done for this?
My goal isn't tons of power, but would take it along with the reliability of a newer engine. If you were to swap a stock motor and plan to keep it stock, which would be your choice?
My searching thus far basically says just make sure you get all the sensors, ecu and wire harness and it's no big deal other than having to lengthen the harness for a LHD car. Am I missing something?
I'm doing my research right now and want as much info as possible. My thinking says go for the 4th gen even though it's less charted territory. I don't care about the manifold/turbo issue or the weaker internals as long as it's build correctly for what it is from the factory. I can't really tell, but does the 4th gen use a air flow sensor? Some of the pictures I've seen make it look like it's just an regular intake.
I'm assuming parts are a lot easier to come by for the 3rd gen motor though.
The 4th gen has an air/air intercooler and the 3rd gen has water/air. I would imagine a water cooler would be better if I didn't want to cut up the hood. Should be easy enough to swap a water cooler on the 4th gen right? I would rather not do front mount.
I've seen issues with getting the gauges to work (although I believe the threads I saw were talking more with a 185). Needs a gear or adapter or something? Has that been a problem for people to sort out?
My goal isn't tons of power, but would take it along with the reliability of a newer engine. If you were to swap a stock motor and plan to keep it stock, which would be your choice?
My searching thus far basically says just make sure you get all the sensors, ecu and wire harness and it's no big deal other than having to lengthen the harness for a LHD car. Am I missing something?
I'm doing my research right now and want as much info as possible. My thinking says go for the 4th gen even though it's less charted territory. I don't care about the manifold/turbo issue or the weaker internals as long as it's build correctly for what it is from the factory. I can't really tell, but does the 4th gen use a air flow sensor? Some of the pictures I've seen make it look like it's just an regular intake.
I'm assuming parts are a lot easier to come by for the 3rd gen motor though.
The 4th gen has an air/air intercooler and the 3rd gen has water/air. I would imagine a water cooler would be better if I didn't want to cut up the hood. Should be easy enough to swap a water cooler on the 4th gen right? I would rather not do front mount.
I've seen issues with getting the gauges to work (although I believe the threads I saw were talking more with a 185). Needs a gear or adapter or something? Has that been a problem for people to sort out?