The Shaolin's Stupid Swap Project

[The Shaolin]

Hello!

My name is Nathan, I live in Port Washington.

I've got a couple vehicles right now. Besides the project, I've got a 1986 RX-7 pushing 400whp and a truck.

But, this is about my 2000 Saturn SC1. Second car I bought...I've owned it since 2003. Many, many projects along the way, swapped to a twin cam, leather seats, brake, suspension and power upgrades. Nitrous'd, the car put down 199whp/208wtq, and ran a 14.5@98, with room for more. Along the way, went through 3 transmissions and blew the engine at Tail of the Dragon in 2008. Car was trailered home and put into storage until very recently.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/schlawin/car/DSC_0022a.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/schlawin/car/DSC_00771024x768.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/schlawin/car/DSC_042230.jpg

Blown engine/transmission, ecu have all been sold off. Shell is now in my garage. The highlights of the planned upgrades list:

L61 2.2 Ecotec from a 2003 Cavalier (Nobody has done this to a Saturn S-series as far as I know)
F23 getrag manual transmission with LSD
M62 supercharger
Megasquirt spark and fuel control.
Possibly custom a-frame front end, depending on how the swap goes.

Big questions include, what I'm doing for engine mounts, axles, clutch hydraulics, etc. Waiting for some parts to show up, and then it's time to dig in 100%!

I'm confident in my engine building, fabrication, and welding skills, but I've never attempted a project of this magnitude. Will be looking for help on BSM as I go forward in this.

[The Shaolin]

I would also like to add that I've got the race car...just looking to make this a fun, comfortable daily driver. Shooting for the neighborhood of 260-275whp.

Any comments or input are welcome :)

[Prince Valiant]

welcome to the site. Perhaps the second coolest Saturn on here. Perhaps. No higher than 2nd though.

[Russ Jerome]

Dare to be different, good to see non-standard hop ups, welcome.

[The Shaolin]

welcome to the site. Perhaps the second coolest Saturn on here. Perhaps. No higher than 2nd though.

Hahaha, I'm fairly sure I know what the first one is....and I can't argue. I might end up cutting the hood to fit my engine as well :)

[Flicktitty]

Cool car. good luck with the swap it sounds like its gonna be a major headache. but the little i know about the Ecotech motors and the M62 that should easyily get you to your goals.

best of luck

any pics of the RX7?

[nismodave]

Welcome!! Nice lookin car.

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

As mentioned, pics and info of the RX7 required

[michelle]

Welcome!

[WI_Dave]

Good luck with the project. I like the last pic.

I had a 3cyl. 98 metro that I was going to put that motor in. Easy to mod motor and light car =fun.

[TheRX7Project]

Welcome... nice to see a "domestic import" getting some love! As previously asked... RX7 info will be necessary. Especially motor info...

[Silver86]

hiya Nate! :thumbsup

even though ive seen the rx7 a million times... lets see some pictures!:headbang

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

hiya Nate! :thumbsup

even though ive seen the rx7 a million times... lets see some pictures!:headbang

Figured this was your buddy that I met at your house.

[BAD LS1]

Welcome fellow L61 powered Saturn owner! Good looking coupe!

[The Shaolin]

Thanks guys!

As requested....

1986 RX-7 GXL
13BT with large street port
Holset H1E
Turblown ceramic coated manifold (with 2.25" primaries, wtf!)
3" straightpipe
Tial 42mm wastegate dumping behind passenger wheel
2x1000cc, 2x1600cc injectors
Devil's Own meth injection, running 50/50 mix, 5GPH and 10GPH nozzles
Aluminum fuel rails, -6an braided setup from walbro to manifold and back, blah blah blah

Brakes, suspension, wheels, tires, gauges....etc.

361WHP on 13.9PSI, 400+? on 17PSI

Some pics:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/schlawin/DSC_0007copy.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/schlawin/DSC_00491280x768.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/schlawin/DSC_0047-2.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/schlawin/DSC_0143.jpg

Some vids:

In car pull:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPScDD1fOC8
Dyno:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx8QHUTa7gY&feature=related
Why my rear tires only lasted 1 summer...hahaha!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxfjCthYkzc&feature=player_embedded

[Prince Valiant]

very cool car!

[stealthy1ss]

Welcome. I know the L61 is a decent motor but save yourself some money in the long run and buy a LSJ. With the LSJ you get a forged bottom end, the M62 and CR already setup for FI.

[The Shaolin]

Welcome. I know the L61 is a decent motor but save yourself some money in the long run and buy a LSJ. With the LSJ you get a forged bottom end, the M62 and CR already setup for FI.

I've already got the L61 and M62....and I didn't pay much at all for them.

LSJ's run $1000+

Used rods and pistons from an LSJ...much, much less :)

Stock rods and pistons on the L61 should be good to about 300....I'll probably upgrade as long as I'm building the engine.

[stealthy1ss]

I've already got the L61 and M62....and I didn't pay much at all for them.

LSJ's run $1000+

Used rods and pistons from an LSJ...much, much less :)

Stock rods and pistons on the L61 should be good to about 300....I'll probably upgrade as long as I'm building the engine.


FYI GM rates the LSJ pistons at 300. I know of a few people that have turbo'd stock motor LSJ's that are pushing 400whp but they don't tend to last very long. I wish you the best of luck with your project and feel free to ask questions about Ecotec's if you need help. If I don't know I know where to find the answer.

[Dr.Buick]

WOW WOW WOW is all I can say. :)

[GHOSST]

That RX-7 needs a Yoo detail :thumbsup, nice cars tho!

[TheRX7Project]

Oh hey I know that RX7 (I think). Did I cruise with you up to Fond Du Lac a couple years ago to a Nissan/RX7 meeting?

[The Shaolin]

Oh hey I know that RX7 (I think). Did I cruise with you up to Fond Du Lac a couple years ago to a Nissan/RX7 meeting?

Heh. Nope. (unless it was 12+ years ago...)

This car was owned by an idiot who did some stupid things to it, painted it blurple, blew the engine, yanked the engine, decided he had no idea what he was doing, and sold the car....this was in 2000. In 2007, I bought it from that person. It had sat, untouched, in their garage for 7 years. The brake lines were bone dry and rotted through, the fuel lines were rotted through, needed some TLC to say the least.

3 years later, I finally got it running.


Anyways, back to the Saturn....still looking for an F23 transmission, then I can start mocking up how I'm going to mount this thing...

[subliminal1284]

OP- Do you practice Kung Fu or do you just like the name shaolin?