Engine swap, any pointers?

[saml666]

I've just got a Chimaera 400 and am going to fit my 4.6 engine, it has done 5k since I bought it new and is fitted with a lairy cam. I ran it with a carb but in the Chim it will use the injection.

I will probably get some improved, big valve heads so recommended suppliers for those would be good.

Once installed it will need to go on the rollers, but it sounds like Mark Adams is the only choice there. Easy.

So really, what are the things to look out for when removing an engine from a Chimaera, is there a brief methodolgy (i.e. what needs moving, what doesn't etc?)

I will replace gaskets etc and will be upgrading to a serpentine front - anyone with a serp alternator bracket please let me know ...

Is there anything I haven't though of?

...of course, brakes, do the big front brake kits fit early AND late chims alike and again, any recommendations on where/what to buy?

Cheers,
Sam

p.s. Am on holiday next week so may be slow on replies etc

[Chimjunkie]

Only problem i had was the gearbox did not come away from the engine so this had to come out with the engine. You then have to be very careful with the gearbox linkages when re-installing. Make sure you have a good engine hoist, one with a long reach. It's quite a long way back!

[saml666]

Cheers, I have to say when I was stood under it I thought it might be easier to pull the whole lot out. Ta very much for the help Off on me hols now, will leave this for a rainy day. Arse, its raining...

[AntonyJ]

Engine and box will come out together, thats how they went in.

Dont bother buying a serp alt bracket, buy one from JE and run a shorter serp belt(presuming you dont have PS), this means the position for the pre serp swirl pot doesnt have to change.

[350Matt]

For decent heads I would take a look at the real steel new castings, excellent value for money

Matt

[saml666]

Thanks for the advice everyone, sorry for the slow reply ... been on me hols and all that.

I will get onto JE and Real Steel, my stage 2.5 (carb) heads originated there so am happy re their quality.

Thanks,
Sam