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 4 vs. 6; buying another Raider...engine decision
#1041530
02/06/12 10:59 PM
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Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 269
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Mudrunner
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I've been out of the gen1 game for a long time. I'm trying to get back in. My old Raidero had the 6g72 with a 5 speed. I loved the setup and native "power" of that rig. The one I'm looking at now has the 4g54 with 5 speed. Should I hold out for another 6 cylinder? Will it be easy to bolt in a 6g72 to a factory 4 cylinder truck? Or do people generally turbocharge the 4s? I'm sure this has been discussed a hundred times. Maybe someone can point me to a good thread?
Thanks.
Once I had a Raider, made it run. Brother can you spare a dime?
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Re: 4 vs. 6; buying another Raider...engine decision
[Re: JoeyB]
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02/06/12 11:18 PM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 60
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I don't know about swapping, but hands-down I would opt for the 3.0. I had an '88 and the thing was a bit of a nightmare to get running right with the finnicky carb, and then a cracked head.
I've had two 3.0's, my second I just purchased with almost 160k on it, and it runs like a top. If you have the time and the mechanical inclination, maybe a 2.6 would be good for you, but I can't see it ever being preferable over the 3.0, provided you can find one.
My two cents (no actual redeemable value).
Third times a charm.
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Re: 4 vs. 6; buying another Raider...engine decision
[Re: seely]
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02/06/12 11:35 PM
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 413
Mudrunner
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Get the v6, it gets better mpg, has more power, it has bigger axles, bigger tranny etc. The frames are also very different so swapping in a v6 would be a big chore.
Spence
1985 Mitsubishi PU 2.3 Turbo Diesel, 13" lift, Watercooled turbo, 4D56 Head, Atlas II,Fox Coilovers, Elockers,
1983 Mitsubishi PU 2.5 Turbo Diesel 4x4, fully restored
2003 G500, sliders, beadlocks, roofrack, ladder etc.
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Re: 4 vs. 6; buying another Raider...engine decision
[Re: JoeyB]
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02/07/12 12:23 AM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 524
Rock Warrior
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I've had four 2.6Ls and two 3.0Ls. I prefer the 3.0 by far for the previous mentioned reasons - power, mileage, fuel capacity, suspension and brake upgrades. They are worth waiting for. I believe the 3.0 is more reliable as well.
Never having driven the 2.6L turbo, I can't really comment on those other than one would be unlikely to suit my uses.
89 3L V6 5spd SWB, Aisin Manual Hubs, 2 (suspension) seater Raider in Wheeler, OR
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Re: 4 vs. 6; buying another Raider...engine decision
[Re: Bernoulli]
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02/07/12 01:11 AM
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 441
Mudrunner
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I have had both 2.6N/A and the turbo 2.6 and 2 v6's 3.0. I would say what the others have said the 3.0 will be a lot less work. With that said the Turbo 2.6 has more power hands down but to get it running from a good running 2.6 N/A it will run you about 1.5k-2k or so.
1997 Montero LS with a motor swap a 1990 V6 12valve ported heads full 2.5in Ex I run stock tire size for Daily use, off road have 33x12.5 working on going trubo.
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Re: 4 vs. 6; buying another Raider...engine decision
[Re: JoeyB]
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02/07/12 03:47 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,458
Trail Leader
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With all the 4-cyl SWB trucks, some parts availability is better. The V6 trucks with only two years of production are slightly more limited. However, if I was not already involved with so many 4-cyl Monteros, I'd opt for waiting on a good V6.
The turbo in my Mighty Max is what was missing from my Raider, but I still entertain the Ford small block as a replacement.
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Re: 4 vs. 6; buying another Raider...engine decision
[Re: rxinhed]
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02/07/12 05:47 AM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,324
Body Damage is Cool
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I've been very happy with my 3.0 M.T. Only things that break are what "I" broke.
I might add as Russel pointed out there was only 2 years of the SWB V6 in N.A. , but the up side is many many parts from Montero Sports, Gen1 LWB, Gen 2 LS and SR - can be added to 3.0 SWB for upgrades. You can't beat the 3.0's V5MT 1 for toughness, although parts for Mitsu MTs might be hard to get.
dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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Re: 4 vs. 6; buying another Raider...engine decision
[Re: JoeyB]
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02/07/12 06:56 PM
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Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 269
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Mudrunner
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Thanks, all. You confirmed my own memory of how things were with the V6.
Once I had a Raider, made it run. Brother can you spare a dime?
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