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My new engine is in and done!!!

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Old September-13th-2004, 10:23 PM
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My new engine is in and done!!!

So I blew my engine about a week ago as some of you know. I just got my car back, and boy what a difference a new engine makes! I also got denso iridium plugs which are very noticable, and new everything else essentialy but just in general it is so much tighter, sounds better, everything. Happy but broke.
So here is the question. The engine they got is from an mp3. Now I am fairly sure they are the same engine but thought I should ask just in case. I think the big difference is the engine cover which is sort of cool and the ECU which I did not get with it, DAMN. So is the harness for the mp5 the same as the mp3? Does the chip go in easily? And has anyone done the swap? what does it entail, I am competent but no mechanic so should I get someone to do it? Blah blah I can't think of more questions, so off to the comment races we go.
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Old September-13th-2004, 10:41 PM
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the only difference is the ECU....there is no chip, at all. What you've got is as good as it gets. Just leave it alone and enjoy your new motor.
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Old September-13th-2004, 11:18 PM
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Already done.
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Old September-13th-2004, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Roddimus Prime
the only difference is the ECU....there is no chip, at all. What you've got is as good as it gets. Just leave it alone and enjoy your new motor.
clear, and straight to the point, exellent post :P...

congrats on the new motor man, i know what its like to be driving down the road and have something start making loud knocking noises , 2 miles back to my house and people were definitly looking at me funny the whole way haha...
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ppffffffffft. put a bottle on it!!!
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Old September-15th-2004, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by JHew84
clear, and straight to the point, exellent post :P...

congrats on the new motor man, i know what its like to be driving down the road and have something start making loud knocking noises , 2 miles back to my house and people were definitly looking at me funny the whole way haha...

oh i definately knwo that....and then having the engine blow in the middle of the road with like an hour drive to get home.... well i just called my parents and said come get me...
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You think you had problems, I wonder what was going through the owners head this morning when he was watching his fearo burn to the ground! Flams 10 ft tale.
Well I hope he got out.
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Originally Posted by hughes412
You think you had problems, I wonder what was going through the owners head this morning when he was watching his fearo burn to the ground! Flams 10 ft tale.
Well I hope he got out.
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I knew this would happen eventually, WHY didnt i keep a camera handy, *stupid*stupid*stupid*
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