Plan B

Welcome to Plan B

We acquired another VQ35DE.  The motor came with an Automatic, so we have some work to convert it over to a Manual Transmission.  Mechanically this switch seems straight forward.  The only true change is the change out of the pilot converter to a pilot bushing.  From there it all bolts on.  Electrical, issues are another matter.  Reviewing the system, there are some unknowns, so some quality time is needed by Sparky to figure that out.

Before we can install the motor we have a list of items to do.  This work includes:

• Removing the Air Condition Compressor
• Removing the power steering pump
• Removing the tension and direction pulleys
• Pulling the Starter from the left side and replacing with with one on the old motor.
• Pulling and Replacing the transmission, pressure plate, clutch, and flywheel
• Rerouting the engine cooling lines
• Capping the vent lines
• Rerouting the fuel lines
• and ah yes, the porting heads to name a few

Some work has already been completed.  In addition to motor some new system, like power steering and transmission cooling system will be added.  This required us to spent some time cleaning up the engine bay last week.

For this weekend, work will continue with engine, prep and installation.  So, we will see how far we get.  Hopefully, in about two weeks we will have the prep work completed, engine installed, and looking to get onto the punch list to get ready for the March 24-25 race in Sonoma.