Just closed a deal on a 06 Malibu 3500- 60K $349, very clean. 3 things I would like to get clarity on at the moment. Is the CW vs CCW timing cover/ water pump difference relevant? Do I need one NOT the other? In relation to the above, do I need to have the AC bracket mounted so that my water pump spins the right way, assuming there is a right way? (See above) Could this FI be return-less? I read somewhere that modern FI can be return-less. If it is , how do it do it? http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2009888#msg-2009888 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:41:31 -0500 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2010963#msg-2010963 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2010963#msg-2010963 In reply to # 2010926 by TRIKER 3495 answers to go:D
Amen to that brother!!]]> djdavies MG Engine Swaps Forum Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:07:23 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2010926#msg-2010926 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2010926#msg-2010926 TRIKER MG Engine Swaps Forum Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:58:40 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2010635#msg-2010635 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2010635#msg-2010635
If you did not need the heater, you might look at leaving the UIM in the stock position and seeing if you could use the fresh air cowl intake as your intake to the engine.]]> MG-Maxx MG Engine Swaps Forum Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:17:37 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2010248#msg-2010248 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2010248#msg-2010248 garylum MG Engine Swaps Forum Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:05:15 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2010201#msg-2010201 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2010201#msg-2010201
Now that my lawyer is finished....:I3:

Quote: Is the CW vs CCW timing cover/ water pump difference relevant? Do I need one NOT the other?

I never got the exact answer if both can be used, the CCW cover is more common since it was used on all RWD versions of the 60degree family. The CW cover I believe only came on early 2.8 motors and are of course harder to find.

Looking at the kits sold for both versions, it looked like the CW unit would be less expensive for under drive pulleys to get more hp. Not sure mechanically if one is better then the other.

Scott has a mount he builds to keep the CCW version cost down, but it has a small contact patch on the water-pump pulley which may or may not be of concern to you. You can do a search.

I went with the CCW version but have yet to build the front of the motor yet.

Quote: In relation to the above, do I need to have the AC bracket mounted so that my water pump spins the right way, assuming there is a right way? (See above)

You will be basically putting on a 3.4l RWD front end on the 3500. The major difference is that the right Head on the 3500 is set back which changes the mount needed for the alternator. Dann and Marc from Killer B's have a bracket that will work for under $100. I plan to use the belt tensioner from BMC to delete the AC an bracket. The belt length will be slightly different then the complete kit that Brian sells, so I plan to get the belt locally.

Quote: Could this FI be return-less? I read somewhere that modern FI can be return-less. If it is , how do it do it?

Answer Yes you can. How, not sure. Call Marc.

The last answer is the only one I will stand behind!:)-D

Now when they say return-less, as normal they are not being truthful. Instead of being returned at the end of the fuel rail, it is returned at the fuel regulator. All it does is keep the front of then engine a little less cluttered. It also always use of the 3500 fuel rail and injectors. If not you have to use the 3400 set up.]]> MG-Maxx MG Engine Swaps Forum Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:59:26 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2010121#msg-2010121 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2010121#msg-2010121 djdavies MG Engine Swaps Forum Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:42:06 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2009911#msg-2009911 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2009911#msg-2009911
All I have to add is that I don't think you even need the AC bracket]]> garylum MG Engine Swaps Forum Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:49:16 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2009888#msg-2009888 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?40,2009888,2009888#msg-2009888
Is the CW vs CCW timing cover/ water pump difference relevant? Do I need one NOT the other?

In relation to the above, do I need to have the AC bracket mounted so that my water pump spins the right way, assuming there is a right way? (See above)

Could this FI be return-less? I read somewhere that modern FI can be return-less. If it is , how do it do it?]]> djdavies MG Engine Swaps Forum Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:37:03 -0500