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Old 31-01-2007, 12:58 PM   #1
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Default EF engine swap

hey guys I think the EA motor is on the way out...

Well not so much the engine but the Head gasket is not looking too good and I have lifter noises and it is not MPFI yet...

So I was just asking what is involved in doing the engine swap to an EF one and will the EA 4 speed bolt up to the EF engine or not....

Also what should I expect to pay for an EF engine (complete) in good condition...

And if the EA 4speed doesn't bolt up how much for a 5speed to match....

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P.S If I do, do the swap is anyone good/willing at putting in engines cause be buggered if I am paying someone....(professional)

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Old 31-01-2007, 01:02 PM   #2
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ef engine...

well i get get a whole EL sedan with some rear end damage for 1500$
so...
and ur 4 speed would bolt up easity... anything up to a AU S1 motor will work.
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Old 31-01-2007, 01:03 PM   #3
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Is that you have an EL or you got an EL....
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Old 31-01-2007, 01:05 PM   #4
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i purchased a EL.


EL wrecks go cheep
go buy one u lazy sod :P
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Old 31-01-2007, 01:10 PM   #5
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hahaha got to find one yet.... would a AU VCT engine bolt up (if only I could get one)

The only problem with buying a donnor car I don't have a trailer...

I have a ute to tow it with (BA XLS marlin) with a hamen reece but no trailer....
hey bestrafe would you help put the engine in...
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Old 31-01-2007, 01:17 PM   #6
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i can help you with the conversion...

i just ripped the motor and tranny out of my EL GLI sedan and put a EL XR6 motor and manual tranny in...

the old el engine was begining to loose its battel with the effects of age...

hail ford for lasting 500,000 km's with a speeding p-plater behind the wheel
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Old 31-01-2007, 01:19 PM   #7
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i'd recommend getting an EL motor, easier swap then ef motor.
means you don't have to swap dizzy etc.
just one less thing to do.
private would be the best way to get a motor, often get people just trying to get rid of big things like motor fairly cheap.
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Old 31-01-2007, 01:22 PM   #8
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the el motor is a sinch to remove... mine has come out 3 times so far...

when i did the engine swap, to get a cleen, and to get a paintjob

now wheres a turbo kit when i need it
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Old 31-01-2007, 02:08 PM   #9
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Shouldn't cost more than $45o.

As John said EL motor is easier, however I have put EF motors in both EA's and EB's.
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Cool well at least there is plenty of help on here... Well I am hunting for an EL motor now...lets hope if I find one that it isn't to FAR away...
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Old 31-01-2007, 03:50 PM   #11
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if u want one that needs a little work...
i have one... the motor ran well... the tranny was trashed...
just over 300,000 on this rebuild... rattle only when stone cold...
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Old 31-01-2007, 04:09 PM   #12
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what kinda work?
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Old 31-01-2007, 04:11 PM   #13
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flush, cleen...

general stuff that needs doing to a motor of hi-kilometers
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Old 31-01-2007, 04:13 PM   #14
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how much are you looking for it?Plus I'd probaly pay extra for you to install and do the bit of work that it needs?
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