3500 swap guide contribution

[finalcount09]

Nvm, figured it out. I have a question about the crank trigger though, for when I get it that is. How do you line up the trigger in relation to where the engine is. I know that it will need to be lined up so that it will send the right signal at the right time to fire at the right time.

[HOYS]

The trigger wheel is notched to fit the notch in the harmonic balancer so it is in the right position.

[finalcount09]

Ok, thanks HOYS

[finalcount09]

Well I finished the swap. Just waiting for a crank trigger to be available. I didn't need to space the A/C bracket. I just installed the two upper bolts then loosened them enough so that I could move the compressor downwards and line up the bottom bolt. After I got it tightened down, I just tightened the upper two back up. It sits flush with block, so there was no need for me to get a bigger belt. I got one for a grand am and it fits perfectly.

[finalcount09]

Successfully finished the swap. Drove it today and love it. I am really glad I went through with it. Thanks everyone for your help! When I get some free time, I'll get around to making my version of a 3500 swap guide.

[boomofdoom88]

whered you get your crank trigger if you dont mind me asking? I got mine from mpracing.. took over a month to get it. and got screwed out of $350 other stuff. Got the rest of my stuff from wot-tech. Shoulda got it all there

[finalcount09]

a guy contacted me who was doing the swap and offered to sell me the trigger he had. He said it was going to be a few weeks before he had it done and he had read that
I was done with the swap except for the trigger. He said he had no problem waiting until TCE had some new ones, which is only a couple more weeks.

And yeah, I don't know whats going on over at mpracing. I got my refund after fileing a claim with pay-pal but it was still really inconvenient.

[Starglow]

I know this is an old thread, but thanks for the info guys.... and especially to boomofdoom88 for the very detailed photographs which helped me a bunch to better understand the sensor differences between the 3400 & 3500 engines. I'm doing a 3400-3500 engine swap on my 1999 GA and have the 3500 motor but haven't ordered the swap kit. Looks like I'll be buying some parts from Milzy Motorsports and some from WOT-Tech. I'm sure I'll have more questions as my project progresses.

[boomofdoom88]

Glad your progress is going well.