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Also it would be nice to do the seals while the engine is out but the engine is a 2005 model with only 100000 odd km's on the clock and pretty clean looking, plus we don't mind taking the engine out again later down the track as we have found this to be one of the easiest parts of the project. So we will leave it be for now as we are already pushing our budget and time frame

Realy appreciate all of the advice guys. Project has gone great so far. We have not achieved the aim as such but are on target to doing a relatively simple quick conversion I believe. We got the old engine out, new engine (SOHC) in and cross member drilled, exhaust welded together and fitting beautifully, and radiator hoses and new slimline fan fitted. So far we have only spent approx. $900 on the project! We managed to get the exhaust, thermo fan, and even radiator hoses for under $70. Obviously they are not as good as new but for now with our budget they will do and we will replace them when we become rich. Technically we still have one more day to use, as we only put in a Sunday of work due to church commitments on the saturday. Our biggest set backs are the adaptor plate did not arrive in time for the weekend, and no where was open that could redrill our flywheel. We have also decided that we will get the engine connected and fitted with the flywheel and adapter plate before we start on the wireing. I am far from a mechanic and my mate is really the brains behind the project, he believes the wireing will take him less then a day so I am interested to see if he can show that u don't need a whole year to do the job!. Our final problem is the imobiliser. The wreckers lost the key for the engine and therefore we are getting one made for it by a local guy who believes it won't be an issue. Awesome to hear that a bunch of guys finished a double project in a day by the way! And I would believe it possible if you had the gear. We have found the hardest and most annoying part has simply been finding parts that fit, like the hoses and thermo fan.

Great, thanks heaps for the advice and thoughts. I think what you are saying will prove to be the truth at the end of all this, but will take what you said and try to prepare as best as possible to meet these issues. We are still keen to give it a go so will keep yas up dated on how it works out. Feel free to keep an eye on this topic through the next couple days, cause im sure we will be posting plenty of issues. Cheers

Perfect. Thanks heaps mate.

I have finally purchased my first brumby (1982 model) and am looking at doing a quick and simple as possible EJ20 conversion. In my research I have seen the the project can be quite lengthy and can cost over $5000. I'm not sure if this is because people are looking and turbos and transmission conversions included or not. Either way I have decided to have a shot at doing a cheap (but not dodgy), simple, and relatively quick engine swap. I have limited mechanical knowledge or experience but me and my mate who is an auto electrician are keen and are going to attempt to tackle the feat in a weekend with a budget of only $1000! We have already picked up an adaptor plate for $180 and have a low km's 2004 EJ20 engine lined up for Aprox $650 (wiring harness, ecu and exhaust pipes thrown in free). We are looking at $100 for in line pump and fuel line. I wanted to get people's opinions on first of all wether it's possible? if there are hints, or any things we may be missing In Our calculations? Cheers

Hi guys, im looking at doing a simple as possible conversion from my standard 1982 Brumby (Brat) EA81 engine to an EJ20 SOHC N/A. For now due to time and financial constraints i will be keeping the standard 4spd and using adaptor plate. Does anybody know what the simplest method is to connect the old 4spd to the EJ? Can the brumby pressure plate bolt to the EJ20 flywheel? Cheers