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 Engine swap 2.3L to 2.8L
#739036
07/21/06 01:17 AM
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Joined: Jul 2006
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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How hard would it be to swap my 2.3L 4cyl to a 2.8L V6?
Would the transmission bolt up, or would I also have to replace that aswell. I have a spare 2.8 at the house I have kept for a backup for my S-10, but I have never had a use for it so far. Jayson
87 Tropper II, Supewinch Hubs, First big 4x4 test: pulled a 84 Mercury out of a muddy ditch while in park.
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Re: Engine swap 2.3L to 2.8L
[Re: Jayson1]
#739037
07/21/06 01:34 AM
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Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,541
Isuzu Moderator
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Totally different creature. You're talking new tranny/transfer case, motor mounts, fuel pump, etc..
It can be done, but it's not going to be a bolt in swap by any means.
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Re: Engine swap 2.3L to 2.8L
[Re: jezeric]
#739038
07/21/06 03:56 AM
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Joined: Jul 2006
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I figured there would be more than just a bolt up oh well, <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
I guess I will wait a little while before I start doing any major upgrades. What you recomend personly, for a motor swap, go toward a 2.6L V6. Jayson
87 Tropper II, Supewinch Hubs, First big 4x4 test: pulled a 84 Mercury out of a muddy ditch while in park.
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Re: Engine swap 2.3L to 2.8L
[Re: Jayson1]
#739039
07/21/06 04:02 AM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 3,007
Roll Me Over
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2.6L 4 cylinder <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Richard <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Engine swap 2.3L to 2.8L
[Re: Richard Saylor]
#739040
07/21/06 04:58 AM
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Joined: Jul 2006
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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My bad a 2.6L 4cyl <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
87 Tropper II, Supewinch Hubs, First big 4x4 test: pulled a 84 Mercury out of a muddy ditch while in park.
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Re: Engine swap 2.3L to 2.8L
[Re: Jayson1]
#739041
07/21/06 05:04 AM
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Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 1,035
Body Damage is Cool
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With the price of dead or dying 2.8 V6 Troopers nowadays, you'd be far better off getting one of those and stuffing a 3.1 or 3.4 in it.
There was a real decent-looking Gen I V6 Troop in the Portland Craigslist for $300 this week. Lots more out there at Fire Sale prices.
'90 Troop 3.4 LS
'89 Troop RS (Has Valve Issues, needs Counseling)
HI, I'm Ed and I'm a Trooper-holic!
Keep On Troopin'......
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Re: Engine swap 2.3L to 2.8L
[Re: Ed Mc]
#739042
07/21/06 08:57 PM
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Joined: Jul 2006
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Thanks, I think i will try and just change out my cam,carb,and slap a set of headers on it and see how I like before I get to some major changes. Jayson
87 Tropper II, Supewinch Hubs, First big 4x4 test: pulled a 84 Mercury out of a muddy ditch while in park.
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