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Originally Posted by 002-M-P
I personally like the original plan as well MIA. Seems like much less headache...at least for the initial install. Maybe slowly convert it over when you happen to get bored
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Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA
Absolutely. As you do more work to the car you can trim off portions of the two harnesses you don't need if you want to. I would full expect when you do something like this you aren't planning to get rid of the car for quite some time but if you ever do want to put a VQ back in leaving the factory harness there and intact would make putting a VQ back in much easier the next time around. Personally I would tuck away the VQ harness and hack up the RB one to get rid of non-engine related stuff if you need the room.
+1 Seems like a much better and less complicated idea.
So what would be the point of trimming off portions you don't need? For the clean factor although it'll be hidden?
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Originally Posted by Zexy
+1 Seems like a much better and less complicated idea.
So what would be the point of trimming off portions you don't need? For the clean factor although it'll be hidden?
So what would be the point of trimming off portions you don't need? For the clean factor although it'll be hidden?
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Originally Posted by Triple8Sol
It's a bitch to fit the oem wiring harness with the VQ. Not sure if the RB will leave more room, but I still think it'll be a tough task
Like MIA said, you can trim out and wiring you won't need to leave room. It's pointless to leave it stored unless you think you might swap the VQ35 back someday.
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Originally Posted by ArCtM
Any progress on this swap???
Let the thread die and updates should be posted.
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Yea, I am taking the head off tommorow and going to inspect even more. Zexy and I both don't seem to be in a huge rush. I am doing everything right, so it may be some time before anymore updates.
I may be putting updated pictures in my website gallery though before I post any actual new threads... http://mp-racing.net/Gallery
I may be putting updated pictures in my website gallery though before I post any actual new threads... http://mp-racing.net/Gallery
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