I'm not sure if there were different head designs (valve size, combustion chamber shape, compression ratio) for the various applications, but assuming the heads are the same, swapping the cams and intake/exhaust manifolds should yield the same powerband as the Montero motor has.

It seems like the Montero engines command a premium for some reason, while the same engine in a FWD configuration is far cheaper.


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