I haven't stopped by in quite some time, truck has been pretty much parked. It still runs etc, just don't drive it much because of no A/C and Tucson is hot.
I may be embarking on an engine upgrade, something I have planned since I bought this truck.
The 2.6 is just getting too expensive, so I am looking at transplanting a Volvo 2.3 FI into it. For the most part it is only about fabbing up adaptors etc.
I just can't justify going with the 2.6 after the last machine shop fiasco.
I'm just stopping in to say hi to all the new members and see how many old timers are still here. Anybody in the Tucson Area?
Last edited by mag00; 10/20/1309:44 PM.
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I am looking at transplanting a Volvo 2.3 FI into it. For the most part it is only about fabbing up adaptors etc.
Getting the engine to physically fit in the vehicle, and attached to a transmission which is connected and working, is less than half the battle when it comes to an engine swap - and it's the easiest part to get completed. The more difficult and far more time-consuming part is the wiring, plumbing, and other connections necessary for it to run. You're talking about converting to FI, which adds another aspect of difficulty to the project, as you'll need to redo the entire fuel system as well as adding the ECU and all the associated sensors and wiring to make the FI function.
If you've got the time, patience, and money to stick it out until it's done, go for it. Plan thoroughly beforehand though, or you'll be selling your partially completed project truck for a serious loss in a few years when you get tired of seeing it sitting around and rotting away.
95 Montero SR 3.8 MIVEC, Advance headers, 2 1/2" exhaust, Magnaflow muffler, OME shocks & rear springs, 2" body lift, 3" tank lift, 4.90s, TRE front locker, factory rear locker, Roger Brown Rock Sliderz, 315/75r16 (35") tires, Sport big brakes
I am looking at transplanting a Volvo 2.3 FI into it. For the most part it is only about fabbing up adaptors etc.
Getting the engine to physically fit in the vehicle, and attached to a transmission which is connected and working, is less than half the battle when it comes to an engine swap - and it's the easiest part to get completed. The more difficult and far more time-consuming part is the wiring, plumbing, and other connections necessary for it to run. You're talking about converting to FI, which adds another aspect of difficulty to the project, as you'll need to redo the entire fuel system as well as adding the ECU and all the associated sensors and wiring to make the FI function.
If you've got the time, patience, and money to stick it out until it's done, go for it. Plan thoroughly beforehand though, or you'll be selling your partially completed project truck for a serious loss in a few years when you get tired of seeing it sitting around and rotting away.
For me, the toughest part would be mating the tranny. The rest is a cake walk.
As far as selling it, it has been for sale since around 2000. Nobody will buy it for what I need to get out of it now, that won't change later either. And it pretty much just sits now, no biggy.
http://zywie.com Zywie's Law: If anything can go right, it will go right, and at the best possible time.
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