Engine Swap Compatibility Checker < INSTANT - Blueprint >

Junkyard Diggers & Professional Builders

Current tools are excellent at telling you where an engine came from, but poor at telling you where it can go. The technology is still reliant on human experience rather than algorithmic prediction. engine swap compatibility checker

| Category | ✅ Compatible (3 pts) | ⚠️ Moderate (1 pt) | ❌ Incompatible (0 pts) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Bolt-in (same chassis) | Adapter plates available | Weld custom from scratch | | Transmission | Direct bolt | Adapter plate + custom flywheel | No adapter exists | | ECU/Wiring | Plug-and-play harness exists | Need standalone ECU | Requires donor car's entire electrical system | | Oil pan / Crossmember | Clears | Notch crossmember | Must dry sump ($2k+) | | Steering / Header | Off-the-shelf headers | Custom header required | Header hits steering shaft | Junkyard Diggers & Professional Builders Current tools are