NEED HELP WITH MANUAL SWAP ASAP! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Theodorable · 12-09-2023, 05:33 PM

Ok so I’m manual swapping my car. A couple questions, for the vacuum pump can I leave it there and cap the vacuum hole off instead of buying a cam plate?

Also trans fluid. I know a lot of people use motul 75w-90 300 gear oil but an off the shelf one like Valvoline SynPower 75W-90 Full Synthetic Gear Oil good as well? It’s rated for both GL4 and GL5 like the motul. Is this valid?

Update: does anyone know the thread size for the abs brake line fittings?

NoHaveMSG · 12-09-2023, 09:40 PM

I'd personally block off the cam plate. The factory one is just a cheap stamped piece.

Yeah, you can use an off the shelf stuff, can't be any worse than the factory fill. I actually don't like the Motul anyway and run Redline which is readily available most box stores.

Ultramaroon · 12-09-2023, 09:53 PM

While I'd also simplify, technically, there isn't anything wrong with just plugging the pump intake. Definitely don't leave it unplugged.

Theodorable · 12-18-2023, 03:34 AM

I’m damn near done with my manual swap. The question I have is do I have to reset the ECU if I’m using the same wiring harness’ it came with? So when I plug everything back will it just turn on and start?

ECU/ECM came out the same car as the wiring harness 2013’ and the trans same year 2013’ but different car. Would I need to reset? And if so do I have to tune it? Or does the reset make it so the transmission and ECU are synced together. If not do I use my OFT and tune and if so what tune and link for said tune?

Thank you!

x808drifter · 12-18-2023, 07:39 AM

Why the fuck do you have 2 threads AGAIN?
Reported.

Theodorable · 12-18-2023, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x808drifter

Why the fuck do you have 2 threads AGAIN?
Reported.

This is an entirely different thread…

Sasquachulator · 12-19-2023, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theodorable

This is an entirely different thread…

coulda just kept it all in the one thread.

I mean you have THREE threads with the exact same topic, from the same author, with the same car about the same swap.........just at different stages of said swap.

HKz · 12-19-2023, 05:51 PM

Forum etiquette & skills are learned over time through much trial and error.

Ultramaroon · 12-19-2023, 11:12 PM

Hopefully.

x808drifter · 12-20-2023, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKz

Forum etiquette & skills are learned over time through much trial and error.

So am I just smart? I have never posted more than one thread on the same thing on purpose in my life.
Or is it more like I think it is. You have to be a moron to think that this kind of shit is ok?

Dadhawk · 12-20-2023, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x808drifter

So am I just smart? I have never posted more than one thread on the same thing on purpose in my life.
Or is it more like I think it is. You have to be a moron to think that this kind of shit is ok?

I mean...

Ultramaroon · 12-20-2023, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x808drifter

So am I just smart? I have never posted more than one thread on the same thing on purpose in my life.
Or is it more like I think it is. You have to be a moron to think that this kind of shit is ok?

It's the latter, 100%. Not moron, just self-centered. The same that writes "ASAP" as in "I'm more important. Help me now."

I look at thanks stats. People who don't thank, AND start concurrent threads, well... it tells a story.

HKz · 12-20-2023, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x808drifter

So am I just smart? I have never posted more than one thread on the same thing on purpose in my life.
Or is it more like I think it is. You have to be a moron to think that this kind of shit is ok?

Lol well I was being a bit facetious with my original comment but lots of people have tunnel vision with their life

x808drifter · 12-22-2023, 11:07 AM

$5 says he makes another thread. That'll make it an even 4.

12-09-2023, 05:33 PM	#1
Theodorable Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Drives: 2015 Scion Frs Location: Oakland, California Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	NEED HELP WITH MANUAL SWAP ASAP! Ok so I’m manual swapping my car. A couple questions, for the vacuum pump can I leave it there and cap the vacuum hole off instead of buying a cam plate? Also trans fluid. I know a lot of people use motul 75w-90 300 gear oil but an off the shelf one like Valvoline SynPower 75W-90 Full Synthetic Gear Oil good as well? It’s rated for both GL4 and GL5 like the motul. Is this valid? Update: does anyone know the thread size for the abs brake line fittings? Last edited by Theodorable; 12-28-2023 at 07:37 PM.

12-09-2023, 09:53 PM	#3
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12-18-2023, 03:34 AM	#4
Theodorable Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Drives: 2015 Scion Frs Location: Oakland, California Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Manual Swap ECU need help ASAP I’m damn near done with my manual swap. The question I have is do I have to reset the ECU if I’m using the same wiring harness’ it came with? So when I plug everything back will it just turn on and start? ECU/ECM came out the same car as the wiring harness 2013’ and the trans same year 2013’ but different car. Would I need to reset? And if so do I have to tune it? Or does the reset make it so the transmission and ECU are synced together. If not do I use my OFT and tune and if so what tune and link for said tune? Thank you! Last edited by Theodorable; 12-18-2023 at 04:45 AM.

12-19-2023, 11:12 PM	#9
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