And finally it begins!

Well, here we are. After a number of years of dreaming about it, I've finally begun the process of replacing the motor in the IROC. The one that's in there really hasn't lived up to my expectations, and has never been quite right. I could get it "right" but ultimately it's still not going to perform at the level that I'd like it to, so it's time to replace it. Fortunately, it should find a great home under the hood of my GTA, and will get some upgrades in the process.

I've decided to use this blog to track my progress, though a number of these posts will probably be repeated on some message forums. I realize that very few people who read my blog (does anybody even come here anymore?) give a shit about my motor, but this is the best place for me to keep track of my progress.

So... on with the progress.

On Tuesday I finally received my motor. That fiasco is a story unto itself, but I'm not going to bother. The motor is a 62k mile LQ9 from a 2003 Cadillac Escalade. I paid $1,000 for the motor including the complete wiring harness, computer and starter. The motor itself is complete from intake to oil pan, except for the accessories (a/c compressor, power steering pump, & alternator).

Last night I pulled the flexplate off the back of the motor, then mounted the motor to my engine stand. I expect that will be about all I manage to accomplish for a while. I need to finish up my workshop and finish the baby's room, and I've also got a pair of speakers that I hope to build before I take on this project. And of course, I've got to deal with a snowblower that doesn't run, and get the sleds ready for winter.

Looks like it might be a while before I update this again.