SIKHS 5

about to perform my first engine swap(LQ4/4L80E), are there any minor mods that would help performance/reliability that would be easier to do while the engine is still outside of the engine bay?

so far i was thinking just plugs lol - but i remembered that some 03-04 cobra guys tap the back of their blocks while they have there engines out to do reroute coolant from the front.

i was just wondering if there was anything like for us LS guys? or basically just anything i would want to slap myself for not doing while the engine was out.


thanks

s346k

iTrader: (4)

if you don't have any real mods planned, just swap it.

not knowing the history of the engine, i'd install a new oil pump, timing chain, and valvesprings at the least.

HVYMTL

Maybe some poly motor mounts?

TheSilverOne

iTrader: (22)

degrease the engine bay

s25hanh

iTrader: (8)

*corrected... if need be

SIKHS 5

thanks everyone - im planning on prepping the engine bay (specially getting my firewall looking a little better) and shooting it all satin black before the swap.

sounds ill be doing the oil pump, plugs, and timing chain. also will be throwing in a new master cylinder/lines also while im at it.

thanks again.