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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 02:08 PM
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Erod swap

Erod swap just about done. Let’s see how it goes with smog check.

Still need to figure out how to wire gauges and AC.




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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 03:29 PM
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Re: Erod swap

this should be of some assistance for the gauges

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...1-harness.html
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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 03:40 PM
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Re: Erod swap

This should help in regards to the gauges

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...1-harness.html
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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 07:59 PM
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Re: Erod swap

Your engine looks awesome, great job!!!!

Now ya gotta get after those strut mounts, they are dead. The strut is supposed to be perfectly centered, as in this pic. When it's over to one side like yours are, it means the bearing's rubber cushion has failed.....


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Old Apr 13, 2022 | 05:42 PM
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Re: Erod swap

passed smog today. no referee needed.
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Old Oct 19, 2025 | 10:59 PM
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Re: Erod swap

What did you do for exhaust manifolds, and cat routing do you have any pictures?
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Old Oct 19, 2025 | 11:43 PM
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Re: Erod swap

Originally Posted by KRACKER JACK
What did you do for exhaust manifolds, and cat routing do you have any pictures?
This is all I could find on my phone. It took some tweaking to get the passenger cat to fit.






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Old Oct 20, 2025 | 10:25 AM
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Re: Erod swap

@Mr. malacka
Nice Job! It's running very clean, did you do the tune?
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Old Oct 20, 2025 | 02:16 PM
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Re: Erod swap

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@Mr. malacka
Nice Job! It's running very clean, did you do the tune?
All stock tuning.
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Old Oct 20, 2025 | 04:52 PM
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Re: Erod swap

Originally Posted by malaka
All stock tuning.
wait until you get it tuned...
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Old Nov 16, 2025 | 08:15 PM
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Re: Erod swap

Doesnt need tuning, but If you do you void the EO certification.
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