i-am-subscribed!!!

are you planning on finding the problem with the original engine or installing the new-to-you one first?

 

Given all the effort you are going through to swap in the new motor I highly recommend installing a oil pressure/oil temp gauge so you can actually see what is going on in the new motor after it's in the car. Somewhere in my thread I show that along with a priming of the oil pump to make sure it was actually pumping. It has been really informative to see how long it takes to get 12 quarts of 0-40 up to temperature!

 

Really impressive. Subscribed.

 

Hello,

Thats for the sub! I am going to install the new freshened up motor for now and then take on the rebuild.

 

Great advice. I will take a look at that.

 

Are you in southern California? If you need any help let me know.
JW

 

Hello,

Central Coast. San Luis Obispo County. Thank you I will!

 

Double check the headers. They have been known to develop cracks with highish mileage.

 

Free advice is worth at least as much as you pay for it... Don't hesitate to ask in this thread or by DM. I found the DB9 to be a really simple car but of course built for looks and not easy access, to well almost anything... All the small parts in the motor are traceable to Ford which makes the DB9 the ultimate in DIY exotics.

 

ya, O2 sensors can be pickup for a song. differences are mainly the connectors and the length of the wire.

 

Today I cut open that headers and removed the catalytic material. Not too hard actually. Video should be up tomorrow but here are a couple of photos.

 

Looks to be in good condition. How many miles?

 

101,000

 

GB,

I started watching your videos. LOVE the ambition! I'll be following along for sure and am subscribed. I have a thread going as well on a related project.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...oject-db9.html

I'm installing VelocityAP Headers, racing cats and a stainless valvetronic exhaust. I'm envious of the freedom of movement that you have around your motor...LOL!! Removing those heat shields in the car was a PAIN! You have to cut them in half to get the upper shields out, which was no big deal as I'm not reusing them.

Good luck!

Jim

 

yep, you are an idiot....but don't feel too bad.

i had a, let's call him a friend, that bought an expensive piece of floor covering for his bathroom. and, as was his way, set about making a template of his bathroom floor so as to ensure success. then proceeded to cut out the flooring UPSIDE DOWN, thus creating a perfect, but entirely worthless, mirror image of what he wanted. what an idiot! haha.