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Originally Posted by vfrqqq
What if I were planning to go with something like an IAG built short block which I thought comes assembled with the internals, use a vendor to rebuild/upgrade the heads, and mate the heads to the block with new gaskets. Again, know I’m probably oversimplifying, but is it perhaps that straightforward?
Edit: sounds like it’s not.
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i went this route and its really not as simple as you making it out to be. I was on the same boat as you. novice "mechanic"(meaning not real mechanic, does it for a hobby on my car), mechanically good, works on their own car and looks on the shop manual. i went through this and i would recommend finding a used longblock and swapping it out with your damaged one.
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Originally Posted by vfrqqq
If I can remove/install a transmission, seems like installing a used long block would be about on par in terms of difficulty, no? Would that not just be a matter of getting it in the engine bay, connecting things up, installing accessories, and mating it up with the transmission?
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Yes, i think its about on par in terms of difficulty. i think pulling the motor is easier on these engine but yes its about the same.
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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon
For sure! Long block is doable. There are some differences in the layout of electrical parts, so make sure the replacement is compatible. I don't remember the cutoff years offhand, just that it's a thing. I think @ DarkPira7e has had the pleasure of dealing with it.  |
if OP is replacing the whole complete longblock without swapping anything over from his old motor then it should work with 2013-2016 manual motors. there are some weird exceptions but generally if you got a 2013-2016 twin you should be able to swap it like plug n play. they changed the connectors and coil packs after 2015 so if you get a motor 2015+ just use everything on that motor. hopefully that makes sense enough. OH it matters if its manual or auto, so make sure the motor for was a manual if you need that.