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Message started by jef.savage on 02/16/10 at 10:35:27

Title: Engine swap question
Post by jef.savage on 02/16/10 at 10:35:27

Are there any issues when swapping a late model ('03) engine and transmission into an older ('86) savage?

Title: Re: Engine swap question
Post by Yonuh Adisi on 02/16/10 at 10:50:51

I believe there is a slight issue with a couple of the wiring harness connectors but do not quote me on that. Some one else should be able to give you more details about it.

Title: Re: Engine swap question
Post by verslagen1 on 02/16/10 at 11:22:06

The engine has a few electrical hook ups.
Generator/regulator, common connector, but check number of wires. Most are 5 wire, but heard there are some 3 wire.
ignition sensor, common connector.
neutral switch, common connector.
sparky, common connector.

Not engine related, the kickstand sensor has a different connector on the '86 thru '88 than later years. And the front brake light has a different switch on the early years.

Something to be aware of between '86/'88 and later models.
The CDI has different timing. Not sure which years are different.
Safest to get the CDI for that year engine. But any '95 or later CDI should work with any '95 or later. And any '86 thru '88 should work on those years. Not guaranteed though.