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No, not those silly gas-powered electric things!  We're talking engine swaps, transmission swaps, entire driveline swaps.  That's right, First Place does complete custom drive train swaps!  


Duratec 2.0 Engine from a Ford Focus ready to drop into a Triumph Spitfire
(bolt-on Ford Ranger oilpan used for frame rail clearance without modification!)

 

If you've got a favored driveline and a car you want to put it in, we can get the job done.  If you've just got a car and you're not sure what to put in it, Jeff can help you make a logical choice about what to put into it.  Give him a chance and he'll choose the best components for the easiest fit into the car (requiring the least amount of expensive modification to the chassis), reliability, availability, performance parts availability, and your requirements for power and drivability.

Jeff finishing rear Contour AWD suspension. 
Jaguar S-Type AWD grafted to Ford Contour SVT
(custom rear subframe, axles and tunnel modification were required)

 

All of the common Japanese (JDM, but we don't use that word here!) engine swaps with and without turbochargers are possible, as well as the standard American V8's, though we do prefer to use a more modern and reliable powerplant whenever possible.  V8 engines such as the GM LS series and those from Toyota/Lexus, Nissan/Infinity, etc.  V6 engine options are plentiful, but some of our favorite swaps for smaller cars are the very common and reliable modern 4-cylinder engines, such as Ford's Zetec and Duratec (Mazda MZR), GM's Ecotec, and any Japanese engine that might meet your needs.  And don't forget about those silky-smooth straight 6's from the likes of BMW!  We always try to keep an open mind and consider all options with the ultimate goal being to meet your needs within your budget.

Here's a short list of some of our favorite swaps:

  • V8 engine swap
  • Chevy 350 engine swap
  • Chevy LS1 engine swap
  • Ford 302 engine swap
  • Ford 5.0 engine swap
  • Nissan engine swap
  • SR20 engine swap
  • V6 engine swap
  • Diesel engine swap
  • Automatic to Manual Transmission swap
  • AWD conversions
  • Fuel Injection conversions
  • Electronic Ignition conversions
  • MegaSquirt conversions

But, there is so much more that we can do!  If it involves taking two or more cars and making them into something really awesome, that's what we do.  Give us a call today and let us put you on the schedule!

Contour AWD Rear Suspension 
AWD Ford Contour Custom Rear Subframe and Suspension
(Uses Jaguar AWD transmission, driveshaft and differential, hybrid axles, and Contour front hubs)
 
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