L26 into a 98 GT

[GOINDEF]

I was wondering what would I need to swap an L26 into my 98 gt with a L36.

All I would need to do would be swapping the upper intakes and the throttle bodies correct.

a buddy of mine did his, but i havent seen him to ask the details yet

[Bio248]

why? it doesnt make any more power and its more expensive.

[GOINDEF]

cause i can get one with 30K miles for $475, plus i wont have to worry bout warpage or leaks from the upper intake because its aluminum.

I thought it did make 20 more hp or maybe that was torque

[Scimmia]

plus i wont have to worry bout warpage or leaks from the upper intake because its aluminum.

I thought you mentioned swapping the UIM? If you put on an L36 UIM, it should be a pretty straight forward swap, using the L36 UIM, TB, fuel rail, and injectors. If you want to keep the L26 UIM, you'll need a Gen V adapter plate, block off the EVAP port on the UIM, extend some vac lines to reach the TB, and run a new inlet for the PCV similar to what people do to swap to a Gen V blower.

[GOINDEF]

cool, now i just need to sell my extra engine/gtp parts laying around

[GOINDEF]

OK so i finally got the engine and it's here.

my questions to prep for install are these:

the L26 didn't come with a fly wheel, can i use the one from my L36?

the l26 didnt come with a power steering pump, can I use my L36 setup?

also am I going to be able to plug the L26 injectors right into my 98 GT injector harness?

[Scimmia]

the L26 didn't come with a fly wheel, can i use the one from my L36?

I believe the balance is the same, so you should be fine.

the l26 didnt come with a power steering pump, can I use my L36 setup?

I don't see why not. It's the same block.

also am I going to be able to plug the L26 injectors right into my 98 GT injector harness?

No. Your 98 is going to have EV1 connectors. I know the L32 uses EV6 connectors, and I think the L26 does, but I'm not sure. Even if they don't, the L36 switched to Multec 2 connectors around 2000, so it's not going to be EV1. Why not just use your stock injectors?

[OH4CompG]

FYI, the flywheel bolts are torque to yield. Make sure you get new ones.

[GOINDEF]

sweet thanks for all the tips and advice guys.

So would I just be able to take out the injectors and put mine in their place, using the same fuel rail or would I have to use my fuel rail as well?

also I forgot to ask, will my A/C brackets and stuff mount up to the L26? I would assume so but just want to check

Also can I use my 98 Alternator stuff on the engine, cause it didnt come with an alternator or bracket

[Scimmia]

So would I just be able to take out the injectors and put mine in their place, using the same fuel rail or would I have to use my fuel rail as well?

You need to use your L36 rail no matter what. The L26 is going to use a returnless fuel system which won't work with your car. Not sure on the other questions.

[GOINDEF]

oooh ok, so I'll have to use the rail and the injectors from my l36, cool, thanks man.

anybody else know the answers to my other questions

[blueguy]

Well how about bolting it all up to the engine while it is out of the car...that should tell you.

[GOINDEF]

well duh, but im just asking so i know what has to come off of the engine thats in the car now.

or

if i will end up having to get a different part before the engine goes in, that way im not spending more time than what I need to be stuck without an engine

[blueguy]

well duh, but im just asking so i know what has to come off of the engine thats in the car now

Well...if your pulling the engine...EVERYTHING comes off of it to reuse on the new one. DUH.