beam514's 99 Galant: 3.5L Swap

[galantlvr34]

Generally the title of the thread including 3.5l means he swapped the entire engine.

Yeah thats what i figured but some people just swap the intakes on the motors.

[Isaurio]

Sounds good man.

[beam514]

Just did a quick log and measured a 0-60 time of exactly 7.8s (You're pretty good at hand timing Emerson!)

I think it can be taken down a little bit more. I was easing onto the throttle for first gear a little too much I think. Maybe like 0.1 seconds? who knows lol. I want to do some more runs but it's hard to find any non-busy, flat straightaways around here.. damn hills lol

[E_Emerson88]

yeah ive been told that im good with my hands =]

[jimmy_o2]

Just did a quick log and measured a 0-60 time of exactly 7.8s (You're pretty good at hand timing Emerson!)

I think it can be taken down a little bit more. I was easing onto the throttle for first gear a little too much I think. Maybe like 0.1 seconds? who knows lol. I want to do some more runs but it's hard to find any non-busy, flat straightaways around here.. damn hills lol

behind Canoga Park theater there's a flat street and most of the time empty on Pairie ST and Oso Ave

[beam514]

Forgot to post before and after photos of the "wire-tuck"

Before:


During:


After:



And when I finished prepping for MOD:

[Blue8g]

Point out the differences. I can't see them, but I know they're there

[beam514]

That huge wire box on top of the fuel rail is now hidden, the fuel injector wires are tucked, throttle cable was moved, that gross wire across the manifold was also re-routed. It probably takes a person that works on their V6 a lot in order to notice the difference, but it's a lot cleaner IMO.

Oh I forgot to mention that I got bored and polished the hood prop-rod, as well as the front exhaust heat shield. Not quite a mirror, but it's pretty damn shiny lol (can be seen in second "after" photo).

I am considering polishing my intake manifold, but I'm afraid it'll make the SMOG guys more suspicious of what's going on in that bay. A gold valve cover and damn purple wheels don't help.. lol

[Blue8g]

Ahh now I see it.

Looks good dude.

[IVORY_G]

Looks good, I can see the difference. Attention to detail is good. You should move your battery like BJ did and remove that battery tray. Would look so much better IMO.

[beam514]

Looks good, I can see the difference. Attention to detail is good. You should move your battery like BJ did and remove that battery tray. Would look so much better IMO.

Unfortunately I have a huge wiring harness (for the headlights) running where BJ has his battery. He tucked that wire harness behind the fender and somehow pulled it through in another area. Also, that's where my filter sits lol. I am considering relocating the battery to the trunk though, but it may be more trouble than it's worth lol

[foxbrand]

Unfortunately I have a huge wiring harness (for the headlights) running where BJ has his battery. He tucked that wire harness behind the fender and somehow pulled it through in another area. Also, that's where my filter sits lol. I am considering relocating the battery to the trunk though, but it may be more trouble than it's worth lol

I though BJ has his battery in his trunk, also if you get a cold air intake, that should free up space behind your headlight

great job on the wiring tuck by the way

[beam514]

I though BJ has his battery in his trunk, also if you get a cold air intake, that will free up space behind your headlight

great job on the wiring tuck by the way

No, his battery is tucked under the fender on the shelf on the driver's side. Here's a pic:



Maybe someday my bay can be that clean... some day... lol

[foxbrand]

No, his battery is tucked under the fender on the shelf on the driver's side. Here's a pic:



Maybe someday my bay can be that clean... some day... lol

strange, we did talk via the chat on GT about trunk mounting the battery

[beam514]

Finally had enough energy to attempt fitting the sideskirts. Let me just say: How the hell do you mess up the mold this badly? I already trimmed some areas and had to cut off a huge chunk in one place.

Doesn't look to bad from this angle if you aren't paying close attention:


But then you go to the rear and notice this:


Another angle:


Front isn't so bad:


This is all with some major trimming as well. Why they made the mold the way they did.. I don't know. I had to cut off this goofy part in the rear as well:

[IVORY_G]

WOW! Thats about as bad as my sideskirts were. I'd highly recommend the bodyshop I went to once you get the dough to do it...

[beam514]

I thought you got yours from Cali?

[oakrdrs187]

Adrain she looks great.

[IVORY_G]

I thought you got yours from Cali?

No, I got my JDM rear from Cali. Cali hasnt made the Old Style sides. I was supposed to lend him my FG sides to help him start the GB, but there wasnt enough interest. I bought my sides from KaziKai who purchased them in Asia. The sides were made to fit JDM Spec so I had to have them modified to fit USDM. The bodyshop I went to did a great job of fitting them...

[IVORY_G]

^This is what you need to do to your heads! Lol!