B5254S

Marty27 · Post by **Marty27** » 28 Feb 2016, 16:23

Can I replace a 97 B5254S w/o air pump with a 96 w/ air pump?

Post by **misha** » 28 Feb 2016, 16:31

Replace what...engine,ecu?

Marty27 · Post by **Marty27** » 28 Feb 2016, 16:36

The engine. Will my intake, exhaust, accessories work?

Post by **erikv11** » 28 Feb 2016, 16:38

Yes.

Just use all the accessories that are already on the 97, i.e. no air pump, keep the same intake manifold etc and fuel pressure regulator, just swap in the engine. The engines are exactly the same, ignore the bolt-ons (which are almost exactly the same, except for emissions).

Everything will bolt on.

Marty27 · Post by **Marty27** » 28 Feb 2016, 16:42

That's good to know. The bottom end on mine is trashed. I found a 96 with 89K miles for a good price. I just wasn't sure if the air pump difference was going to be an issue.

Post by **misha** » 28 Feb 2016, 17:02

You allready got the answer.

Marty27 · Post by **Marty27** » 28 Feb 2016, 17:14

I may keep the original engine and rebuild it, depending on parts costs. I can do the machine work myself.

Post by **misha** » 28 Feb 2016, 17:16

It's up to you.

Marty27 · Post by **Marty27** » 28 Feb 2016, 17:20

I'd imagine a set of pistons is expensive. And I managed to break a head bolt off in the block.