My L32 Swap Build Thread (20k mile update!)

[RivMan]

10,000 mile update!

New Suspension:
Excel-G 339015 Front Struts (06+ Style, FE4 Spec)
Excel-G 339148 Rear Struts (06+ Style, FE4 Spec)
Stock CompG Springs
Monroe Strut Mounts
Stock CompG Rear Swaybar
Dorman Front Swaybar
06+ Style LCA's
Timkin Wheel Hubs at all 4 corners

New headunit: Pioneer AVH-X3500BHS

New Steering:
New Rack / Pinion
New Inner and outer tie rods
New Power Steering Pump
New Power Steering Return Line (Rusted out and leaked, causing the above to fail)

New Brakes:
Brakemotive Drilled / Slotted front and rear brakes

New Tires:
Dunlop Signatures

Other:
Replaced the Washer Fluid Level Sensor and connector (Corroded pins)

To Do:
Find / Install an 04 GTP ABS Module, the GT one installed is not compatible with the GTP PCM cal.
Install the HUD from the CompG into the GT
Install the 5 Channel Kicker Amp / Kicker QS 6.5's I have sitting here
Track down the source of my EVAP DTC (Replaced the gas cap, no change)

So far this car has cost a lot more then I planned, but as it stands, it's pretty much brand new!

-Rob

[rmatthew117]

How much money did you have to put into this im getting a 1999 grand prix and want to swap the engine to a L32

[RivMan]

In total, I spent ~$6,000 on this thing. Between the two cars and engine / trans parts I was at about $4,000. I spent another $2,000 on suspension / steering parts.

I figured out my EVAP DTC. Replaced / the purge canister behind the drivers side rear wheel. It was packed with dirt and not functioning. No more issue there!

-Rob

[RivMan]

20,000 mile update!

As of this morning, this swap is finally 100% complete. I was able to pickup a 2004 GTP ABS module from Morad and install it. That fixed my TCS issue and the system works properly now! No DTCs, No warning lights, 100% factory functioning car!

Since my last update, I tossed the Dunlops in the trash and picked up some Michelin Defender tires, 100% better then the Dunlops.

Still to do is install the HUD from the CompG, other then that, I think this thing is good to go!

Lifetime MPG Average: 22.4 MPG
Maximum MPG (Road Trip) 29.08 MPG

-Rob

[BillBoost37]

Sweet!

[RivMan]

Finally got the HUD Installed!

The alignment is a bit off (Sits too far to the left) but I think that's because I didn't have any bolts to attach it, just zip tied it into place. I'll be fixing that as soon as I make it up to my shop to pickup the fasteners for it.



-Rob