Eaton Swap # oh who cares what #!! Its swapped!!!

[guspech750]

Welcome to the newest Eaton Swap Club, Me!!!

Well Ive been wanting to do this since I had first seen Justbobs Trilogy and Zacks Eaton swap about 2 years ago. Well I finally did it.

A huge helping hand goes out to Bob, of Justbob Motorsports:D. We started it about 3 weeks ago. Late night here and a late night there. I think we spent more time chatting like two chicks than we did working!! It all went very smoothly. Of course the hardest part was the COT. Id like to say thanks to Hans at Deans Performance out near my house for cutting and welding up the COT. What a pain in the rear!!! Other than that. It was soooooo much fun.

I thought of buying a Trilogy but after calling Jerry and being quoted $7,600 shipped. Thats toooooo steep of a price. With the money I have saved from the swap. I bought mostly new parts and a bunch of suspension goodies that I will be installing in the coming weeks.

I do know the Trilogy kit is an awesome kit for sure. But I learned sooooooo much more about our engine and related components by doing the Eaton Swap than just following a step by step kit. Plus we made some nice brackets for the battery tray to make it much more secure and some nice brackets for the fuse box too. There was a little grinding of the alt bracket to clear the water pump pulley. No biggie. The Eaton is all about making it how you want to make it. I would do it again in a heart beat. Be it my car or anothe members car.

I owe justbob and justmelanie and huge Thank you for having me over for dinners, my wise cracks, many late nights, and my car taking up their entire garage, Bobs know how, and their patience. The whole experience was sooo much fun!!!

I also want to thank Rex for emailing me nicely streamlined documents of info for the swap. That made it so much easier than disecting the Eaton Swap thread for sure!!

Another thanks to Zack for getting my car up and going safely untill my dyno tune at Mr Norms this coming Thursday.

Enough blah blah blah. Here are some pics. Not to many as youve seen swaps before.

[guspech750]

A few more pics.

[swordfish]

Looks good. I had to remove a little around my pulley also.

[Bradley G]

Nice ! I want a ride!~:P

[guspech750]

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[Sully008]

:woohoo:Congrats! Welcome to the world of boost. Invest in rear tires!

[MMBLUE]

At least you wont have a SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DTR. Sorry had to do it. Happy Maraudering. ;)

[MOTOWN]

Congrats bud, it looks great! I cant wait to add a lil booost!

[DOOM]

Wow!!! Cool!
Now you have a 17 second car! :up:

[SC Cheesehead]

NICE! You done good, Pilgirm... :2thumbs:

Can't wait to see the hp and tq numbers.

What are you using for the air filter cover? I'd like to put something over mine, but so far haven't found anything that will fit.

[guspech750]

NICE! You done good, Pilgirm... :2thumbs:

Can't wait to see the hp and tq numbers.

What are you using for the air filter cover? I'd like to put something over mine, but so far haven't found anything that will fit.
Its from my JLT that I bought from Casey last year.

[SC Cheesehead]

Its from my JLT that I bought from Casey last year.

Ahhhh, I see; so you turned it 90*, to get it to clear, correct?

[TAKEDOWN]

Alright Joey!!! Awesome, I can't wait to see it. How she runnin'?

[guspech750]

Ahhhh, I see; so you turned it 90*, to get it to clear, correct?
I honestly do not remember how I had it mounted before the swap. :o

But it fits like it was made for it. And it covers it up nicely.

[computertech]

Very Nice ! What kind of #`s are you getting out of it ??

[SC Cheesehead]

Very Nice ! What kind of #`s are you getting out of it ??


He's going on the dyno Thursday.

I'm gonna guess 445 rwhp 440 rwtrq.

[guspech750]

Alright Joey!!! Awesome, I can't wait to see it. How she runnin'?
It runs really good!! I have not gone balls to the wall as I have a temporary tune from the Z-man, But it moves quite nicely!! Cant wait for Thursday!!:burnout:

[LOWBUCKMM]

About time you came out of the closet.

[Peter]

Congrats Joe!!!!

[LOWBUCKMM]

Very Nice ! What kind of #`s are you getting out of it ??

Im sure he wont beat my tq numbers

[guspech750]

About time you came out of the closet.
I came out years ago!!!:lol:

[LANDY]

Nice clean install, enjoy!

[BODYMAN]

NICE! You done good, Pilgirm... :2thumbs:

Can't wait to see the hp and tq numbers.

What are you using for the air filter cover? I'd like to put something over mine, but so far haven't found anything that will fit.

I got the same one from my JLT dont use it though on mine couldnt get it to fit right. Looks like though with a stk termi air tube it fits good. Send me a pm Rex w/ a offer and you can have it. It looks brand new

[BODYMAN]

Congrats on the swap! Are you doing LT's with it? You got one of the best tuning it for ya Tim is a super guy and he will get it right!! If you like old cars youll love there showroom they (Mr Norms) got some awesome stuff there. Like others said now youll need some new tires.

[guspech750]

Congrats on the swap! Are you doing LT's with it? You got one of the best tuning it for ya Tim is a super guy and he will get it right!! If you like old cars youll love there showroom they (Mr Norms) got some awesome stuff there. Like others said now youll need some new tires.



No long tubes. I do have shorties but I'll save those for a rainy day next year. I'm in no hurry for those. They would most likely just be for a cool looking factor.

I'm looking forward to seeing there shop and some way awesome machines!!

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[justbob]

444 / 430 :)

You's all right company Joe, minus the humping my leg from time to time:eek:! My 6 year old daughter is all ready missing you:lovies2: haha! Never seen a crush like that before! Nobody spotted the round thing yet?? LOL

Your car is immaculate :D

It was good having the company, even if we used it for an excuse to hang out..:P

[guspech750]

444 / 430 :)

You's all right company Joe, minus the humping my leg from time to time:eek:! My 6 year old daughter is all ready missing you:lovies2: haha! Never seen a crush like that before! Nobody spotted the round thing yet?? LOL

Your car is immaculate :D

It was good having the company, even if we used it for an excuse to hang out..:P



Lol!! Round thingy!!

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[BODYMAN]

No long tubes. I do have shorties but I'll save those for a rainy day next year. I'm in no hurry for those. They would most likely just be for a cool looking factor.

I'm looking forward to seeing there shop and some way awesome machines!!

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Yeah ask Tim about the Cuda kit for the new challengers Iam sure he will have a few there in process 900rwhp and they look incredibile:beer: Tell him Todd the guy with the SB Whipple says high:beer:

[dohc324ci]

Very nice congrats!

[justbob]

More pics.
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Fail of the month... A RED taking a blacks garage! One night we even had hail and FOUR different tornado sirens!:eek:
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What to do if in a pinch? Damaged upon arrival, type L 1/2" copper to the rescue. Absolutely PERFECT pressed fit!
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Not too shabby for wingin it after work with zero measurements :D
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Storm damage, but Joe refused to believe me, even after I sent him this horrific pic.:confused:
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[a_d_a_m]

Nice pics and congrats.

If it's not too forward of a question, what was the total build cost on this?

[Mike]

At least you wont have a SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DTR. Sorry had to do it. Happy Maraudering. ;)

Not completely true, just not quite as slow as a non-boosted DTR :D Nice job guy's!!

[burt ragio]

She looks like it is all oem. All it took was a 90 degree turn of the hat on the egr ? Always good to see members come together & offer their skills. Enjoy your new found ride.

[BODYMAN]

Nice pics and congrats.

If it's not too forward of a question, what was the total build cost on this?

Adam theres a build sheet with approx prices floating around you can find it searching. The nicest thing about them in my opinion if you got time you can take youre sweet time locating parts for best prices possible. There was a guy last week on chicago svt selling a 04-cobra lwr and intercooler for 200 or 250.00 each usual price for them is around 350.00 ea. I got a good clean eaton w/plenum/39lb injectors/stk termi air tube/used gt fuel pump I of the idlers youll need and a few nick nack things I didnt use cause going with whipple had to upgrade. If interested shoot me a pm we can talk Id like to get rid of this stuff can make a good deal:beer:

[guspech750]

Nice pics and congrats.

If it's not too forward of a question, what was the total build cost on this?



I bought mostly new parts and with all the hoses, fluids, wiring yada yada yada. I spent $4,500. That includes a tube of KY that Bob and I shared!!:)
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[guspech750]

She looks like it is all oem. All it took was a 90 degree turn of the hat on the egr ? Always good to see members come together & offer their skills. Enjoy your new found ride.



Bob undid all those tabs and just spun the EGR. It fits like a glove. As if it were originally was supposed to be there. Go figure right?

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[SC Cheesehead]

Nice pics and congrats.

If it's not too forward of a question, what was the total build cost on this?



Adam theres a build sheet with approx prices floating around you can find it searching. The nicest thing about them in my opinion if you got time you can take youre sweet time locating parts for best prices possible. There was a guy last week on chicago svt selling a 04-cobra lwr and intercooler for 200 or 250.00 each usual price for them is around 350.00 ea. I got a good clean eaton w/plenum/39lb injectors/stk termi air tube/used gt fuel pump I of the idlers youll need and a few nick nack things I didnt use cause going with whipple had to upgrade. If interested shoot me a pm we can talk Id like to get rid of this stuff can make a good deal:beer:


I bought mostly new parts and with all the hoses, fluids, wiring yada yada yada. I spent $4,500. That includes a tube of KY that Bob and I shared!!:)
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Cost for an Eaton Swap will range from about $3,000 to around $4,500, depending on what kind of deals you can find on parts, and how much work you do yourself.

I think Zack did his for a just over $3K, but he had some stuff laying around and did 100% of the work himself.

ImpalaSlayer did his car for around $3,500 IIRC.

I'm pretty sure Swordfish did his for $4,000 or less.

I spent around $3,500 in purchased parts (spent 12 - 14 months shopping for deals), and with the remainder of fabbed parts, installation, and dyno tune, I invested just a touch under $4,500 total.

Joe's has his costs detailed above.

The big drawback (if you want to call it that) to an Eaton swap is the time and effort to hunt down and buy the parts, but IMO, that was one of the most enjoyable aspects of the whole project. Not only did I get a chance to interact with a bunch of great folks along the way, I really learned a bunch about supercharging, and about the 4.6L engine. Like Joe said in an earlier post, I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

[BODYMAN]

Cost for an Eaton Swap will range from about $3,000 to around $4,500, depending on what kind of deals you can find on parts, and how much work you do yourself.

I think Zack did his for a just over $3K, but he had some stuff laying around and did 100% of the work himself.

ImpalaSlayer did his car for around $3,500 IIRC.

I'm pretty sure Swordfish did his for $4,000 or less.

I spent around $3,500 in purchased parts (spent 12 - 14 months shopping for deals), and with the remainder of fabbed parts, installation, and dyno tune, I invested just a touch under $4,500 total.

Joe's has his costs detailed above.

The big drawback (if you want to call it that) to an Eaton swap is the time and effort to hunt down and buy the parts, but IMO, that was one of the most enjoyable aspects of the whole project. Not only did I get a chance to interact with a bunch of great folks along the way, I really learned a bunch about supercharging, and about the 4.6L engine. Like Joe said in an earlier post, I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

+1 on that Rex its kinda funny you 1st see the list and think were do I start then the next thing ya know youre having blast shopping parts. Kinda like a women in Macy's.. Got a freind just finished doing the swap on a Mach 1 He managed to keep just under 3000.00 of course took him 1 1/2 of shopping parts to get some great deals..

On a side note Rex did U see were I metion I have a brand new heat shield of a JLT just sitting in my garage not doing me anygood make me a offer if ya want it! shipping cant be more then 5 bucks its so light. Again it is brand new:beer:

[SC Cheesehead]

+1 on that Rex its kinda funny you 1st see the list and think were do I start then the next thing ya know youre having blast shopping parts. Kinda like a women in Macy's.. Got a freind just finished doing the swap on a Mach 1 He managed to keep just under 3000.00 of course took him 1 1/2 of shopping parts to get some great deals..

On a side note Rex did U see were I metion I have a brand new heat shield of a JLT just sitting in my garage not doing me anygood make me a offer if ya want it! shipping cant be more then 5 bucks its so light. Again it is brand new:beer:

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[RacerX]

Nice work. :2thumbs: All my Eaton swap parts total are under 3k. Got a good deal on most of a kit from George though. I just have to install it all. Kinda sucks installing other's superchargers and not doing my own. :shake:

[BODYMAN]

Nice work. :2thumbs: All my Eaton swap parts total are under 3k. Got a good deal on most of a kit from George though. I just have to install it all. Kinda sucks installing other's superchargers and not doing my own. :shake:

Ought to be pretty nice with youre set up and with that ported blower!!

[SC Cheesehead]

Ought to be pretty nice with youre set up and with that ported blower!!

Roger that! I'm sooooooo jealous!

[BODYMAN]

Roger that! I'm sooooooo jealous!

I was originally gonna to a custom built stroked 5.0 litre before I came across my Alluminator deal in some ways kinda wish I had, more cubes and more flow with some nice cams. Guess that will have to wait until next time. Personally I think Racer should get the 3.4 Whipple Zack is selling ;) & just sell the ported Eaton. Youd be much happier Racer!!

[a_d_a_m]

Thanks for the input, folks.

[SC Cheesehead]

Personally I think Racer should get the 3.4 Whipple Zack is selling ;) & just sell the ported Eaton to Rex for, like $8.00. Youd be much happier Racer!!

Fixed it for you... :D

[cpe6]

Very Nice great job, cant wait to see the #'s

[RacerX]

Fixed it for you... :D
You trying to get me a divorce??? So where is Zack showing this???

[SC Cheesehead]

You trying to get me a divorce??? So where is Zack showing this???

What, for buying the Whipple or selling me your ported Eaton for $8.00? ;)

[RacerX]

What, for buying the Whipple or selling me your ported Eaton for $8.00? ;)
She'd be willing to pay shipping to get it out of the living room! :D

[BODYMAN]

You trying to get me a divorce??? So where is Zack showing this???

He is just making sure Iam not alone in that boat!

[SC Cheesehead]

She'd be willing to pay shipping to get it out of the living room! :D

You drive a hard bargain, $8.00 + shipping.... :D

[PonyUP]

That's awesome Joe, I'm very happy for you and a little jealous. I'd really like to do the Eaton swap as well, but I also want to get the car painted, choices, choices, choices.

Really happy for you bud, that DTR is starting to really come around :beer:

[yjmud]

That's awesome Joe, I'm very happy for you and a little jealous. I'd really like to do the Eaton swap as well, but I also want to get the car painted, choices, choices, choices.

Really happy for you bud, that DTR is starting to really come around :beer:
supercharge it you can always do the body later
twss

[CBT]

I honestly do not remember how I had it mounted before the swap. :o

But it fits like it was made for it. And it covers it up nicely.

That's what she said!

There are no pics of Bob in his cammo shorts, wtf? This thread rode in on the failboat.

[burt ragio]

Nice work. :2thumbs: All my Eaton swap parts total are under 3k. Got a good deal on most of a kit from George though. I just have to install it all. Kinda sucks installing other's superchargers and not doing my own. :shake:

Bill I will do the wrenching if you pass the tools & do the supervising.

[justbob]

That's what she said!

There are no pics of Bob in his cammo shorts, wtf? This thread rode in on the failboat.
No cammo's this time I think? I spent most of the time under the car in something more comfortable.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/marauding4life/Hotme.jpg

[CBT]

You are one sexy beast.



No cammo's this time I think? I spent most of the time under the car in something more comfortable.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/marauding4life/Hotme.jpg

[TAKEDOWN]

Wow Bob... You're h0t!!!

[SC Cheesehead]

No cammo's this time I think? I spent most of the time under the car in something more comfortable.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/marauding4life/Hotme.jpg

DANG! Not EVEN in my worst nightmare (although I think Brad might be strongly attracted...). -----> :D

[CBT]

DANG! Not EVEN in my worst nightmare (although I think Brad might be strongly attracted...). -----> :D
I'd hit it. Again.

[CBT]

It runs really good!! I have not gone balls to the wall as I have a temporary tune from the Z-man, But it moves quite nicely!! Cant wait for Thursday!!:burnout:

"If you're havin' car problems I feel bad for you, son. I got 99 problems but a DTR ain't one."

[guspech750]

No cammo's this time I think? I spent most of the time under the car in something more comfortable.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/marauding4life/Hotme.jpg

I need new undies now!! Gota go!!

[1stMerc]

Congrats on the install.

[Mike]

I'd hit it. Again.

And again, and again, and again.............. :D

[ImpalaSlayer]

i didnt read everything but good ****, your a sneaky ****er lol

[guspech750]

i didnt read everything but good ****, your a sneaky ****er lol

That's the only way for a DTR to win. Be sneaky!!


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[poison Ivey]

Nice!!! hey nice car im new to the site and want to do the same swap think i could get you to e-mail me the documents from Rex to help me out.would be much appreciated.

[SC Cheesehead]

Nice!!! hey nice car im new to the site and want to do the same swap think i could get you to e-mail me the documents from Rex to help me out.would be much appreciated.

Better yet, PM me with your e-mail address and I'll send them to you myself... ;)