Alpine F31 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 This build has taken over a year and a wheelbarrow full of cash to complete but it's finally finished. Actually a project car is never really finished, but my dream of having an LS powered wagon is finally a reality. I never expected this to be an easy swap, but it turned out to be far more extensive than I was prepared for. The end result is awesome to say the least. The car is now RWD and has 375lb-ft of torque on tap. To say that it's fun to drive is a colossal understatement. I'll stop talking and start posting pictures. I'm looking forward to the comments, compliments, criticisms and questions. http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/drivetrain_zpsc8d7541b.jpg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/99percentDone_zps97e9d89a.jpeg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/Enginebay9282014_zpsf0cf90b9.jpeg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/image30_zps3a41e6f7.jpeg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/image33_zps9009c771.jpeg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/Hoodclosedfilterandgrillinstalled_zps1c33376f.jpeg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/Oilpanreinstalled_zps689d6cc9.jpg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/reflectorafter_zps72c643e4.jpg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/cropforBimmerpost_zpsb0168699.jpg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/Axleback_zps58325fe2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKFlight Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 To say I am jealous is an understatement, you have one heck of a sleeper car there. I'd hate to be the guy in the riced out honda that pulls up next to you. lol. Sick swap, major props! Also, was there any major problems that you ran into during this swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 So this was a GTO engine/transmission swap? Just curious if you'll have any issues passing smog? Rough estimate of cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine F31 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 I'd hate to be the guy in the riced out honda that pulls up next to you. lol. Funny you should say that... an Acura of some sort was my first victim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine F31 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 So this was a GTO engine/transmission swap? Just curious if you'll have any issues passing smog? Rough estimate of cost? Haven't crossed the smog bridge yet.... I'll post a detailed breakdown of the build later, but the engine and trans cost me $7K off ebay. That was over a year ago. I think you could do much better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 http://media.tumblr.com/e005ec7dea2c4449a2643e38e20ce9d7/tumblr_inline_mlxv0fIYR31qz4rgp.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkinmonk Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Sound clip needed! Awesome job! Everything I love in one. V8, rear wheel, 6 sp manual, wagon! You just won the internet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 moar pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine F31 Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 moar pics. http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/Oilpanandlines_zps16626448.jpg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/LS2BARU_zpsd33cc5e5.jpeg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/TransCMinstalled_zpsd9a848bc.jpg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/Oilpan_zps3e53be72.jpg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/image8_zps79b9e854.jpeg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/image22_zps34433430.jpeg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/Hoodpintopview_zps5918f09e.jpg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/Frontviewintakebehindgrill_zps168f3e41.jpg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/Turnsignalbefore_zps15784b77.jpg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/Turnsignalafter_zps18ec7784.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I love your subframe fabrication work. Did you do that yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine F31 Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Sound clip needed! Awesome job! Everything I love in one. V8, rear wheel, 6 sp manual, wagon! You just won the internet! Ha ha! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine F31 Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 I love your subframe fabrication work. Did you do that yourself? I wish I could take credit for this but all I did was open my wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine F31 Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Rough estimate of cost? Like I said, it was a boat load of cash, however I have NO regrets. As promised here is the build sheet (not including the engine and trans). Victor V8 Build List Parts New Positive Terminal $17 New Battery $85 Koyo Radiator $250 Rear Hub/Bearing Assemblies L + R $375 Custom Aluminum Driveshaft $800 Moroso Coolant Reservior + Fab Mod $265 Hurst Shifter Box $145 Oil Pan Gasket $15 Oil Filter Re-locator/lines $165 Tomei Fuel Pressure Regulator $108 Custom Clutch Line $65 Driveshaft Shop Custom Axles/Hubs $1,825 r180 Rear Diff $450 Replacement Coil Pack $110 Front 02 Sensors x 2 $190 GT Spec Ball Joint Kit $359 Lower Factory Ball Joints $76 New AC Compressor $375 Tach Divider Box $65 A/C Sensor + Pigtails $55 Catlytic Converters x 2 $365 Radiator Fan Shroud $195 K&N Intake Kit $375 Hood Pins $80 Custom Oil Pan $775 New Motor Mounts $295 Transmission Mount Bushing $25 Steering rack bushings $40Air Conditioning Low Pressure Hose $65 Air Conditioning High Pressure Hose $85 Walboro 255 Fuel Pump $78 OEM Fuel Pump Assembly $350 3 Replacement Idlers and Tensioner $135 Stainless Steel Clutch Lines $110 Perrin Coolant Reservior $105 OEM Clutch Kit and Flywheel $635 Tilton Clutch Master Cylinder $145.00 Clutch Fluid Resevior + Fittings $65.00 $9,718 Labor Base Labor $8,320 Remanufactured Steering Rack $250 ECU Re-Flash $85 Modify Koyo Radiator - Hood Pin Install - Custom Shifter $120 Core Support Labor - Tail Light Install $80 Crossmember Powder Coating $250 Church Automotive Dyno-Tune $500 Clutch Replacement Labor $640 $10,245 Materials Fire Sleeving - A/C Line Labor + Additional Material $185 Custom Power Steering Lines/fittings $210 E40 ECM Pigtail $90 Engine Oil x 2 $75Coolant $24 Transmission Fluid $48 Rear Diff Fluid $12 Coolant Hose/Fittings $95 Material for all Fabrication $400 Exhaust Material/Flanges $550 Shipping Charge $10 Freon $45 $1,744 Parts $9,718 Labor $10,245 Material $1,744 Build Total $21,707 Items with no price were not charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine F31 Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 lol!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 $21k - actually not that bad. Must be a blast to drive. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Build Total $21,707 So, add in $7K for engine/trans, $6K for donor car, and it's $35K. Did you ever think about just buying at CTS-V wagon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine F31 Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 So, add in $7K for engine/trans, $6K for donor car, and it's $35K. Did you ever think about just buying at CTS-V wagon? You're right about everything (including considering a CTS-V wagon) except the donor car part. I bought this car new in 1999. I've put 169K miles on it and it was getting tired. I was going to trade it in when I bought a new BMW in 2012, but the dealer insulted me with a $500 offer. That's when I decided to do the swap. Had I know it was going to cost this much I probably wouldn't have done it BUT, now that I have done it - it was worth every penny. In fact, I'm going to spend MORE money on it when I upgrade the suspension with coilovers and the brakes with a big brake kit. I'm sure there will be more modification after that. Once you start trying to justify or rationalize the cost of a project you just kill all the joy of it. There are plenty of other cars I could have bought for $29K. None of them could put the smile on my face like my trusty old Subaru does when I spank unsuspecting drivers in "superior" cars. Oh, and BTW, you should see the looks on people faces when I open the hood! They trip out! I LOVE it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine F31 Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 $21k - actually not that bad. Must be a blast to drive. OMG. It literally raises my hear rate. It's like a late model Vette with a wagon body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike07LGT Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 So was there any point to this? Or did you just have a bunch of money laying around and say hmm im gonna throw this engine in my wagon lol! Def an awesome swap, but any plans to track it? I would think it would be an interesting ride haha 03 WRB WRX (RIP) 04 JBP STI (sold) 07 DGM Legacy GT (RIP) 12 OBP STI (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Because racecar. It is also properly awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 That's impress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Very very nice op. K so where is the sound clip or video? YouTube channel? Come on man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
121toberryessa Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Wow, I am impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewLegGT67 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Awesome job!! I'm in for sound clip. I'm probably the only person that has Wu-Tang Clan and Paul McCartney on their mp3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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