Its confirmed, I'm heading to Washington state later this year, where there are no smog controls. My Dad lives up there, he's a big Ford guy, and with the distributor in the front, the 302 looks like a great option, and cheap too. If the circumstances will allow, I'll probably do a 302 in my Raider when the time comes for a new motor, or sooner as funds and time allow for. And as much as I think a big V8 has its DOWN sides, having lots of power on tap with lots of simplicity sure does have its UPS.

So today I struck gold!

I went with a 96 4G63 head (and it was 100$ out the door!) because the CAS (Cam Angle Sensor) is on the front of the head, The Gen 1 is on the back which makes it impossible to change if you needed to without pulling the motor, Link to Project Zero bottom of page: http://projectzerog.com/sirius_engines.shtml
The car I picked it from was rolled and only had 10,000 miles on it, so I think ill just have it checked and cleaned up . Valve cover is peeling thats it! I did see it has factory roller rockers too wow didnt know that one!...
Also I picked up a truck 2.4 block lower (6 Bolt) end and will have that tomorrow. here is some pics of the head with my evo header <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />



Intake port side.

I cannot wait! 300 plus Hp and still get over 20 MPg!

Picked up the block (Bottom End only) today and its 13.25 wide block out of a 92 mitsu and seems to be in really good shape. Hey do you guys think the 2.6 pan will fit on the 2.4?
Looks like it might
If not ill have to get crafty it seems do to the front axle.
Thanks for all your guys Ideas by the way <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Looking forward to seeing this one as it developes... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

A 2.4 fits in an '87 Raider/Montero as is. You only need to whack the oil pan a few times/places to "clearance" it.

John B.

Well im good at whacking it.... ummm never mind that one.
So the front sump pan will work? seems to not as deep for sure.

see if you can find a 4wd pickup oil pan. I think that motor sits further forward in the frame, and the pan has a factory dent to clear the front diff. It does sit further forward in the gen1 4wd pickup.

Ok will do Eddy thanks for the info I will add that to my hunt list.
I picked up a complete intake and early Gen1 DSM (91-94) wire harness today
I have marked all the plugs with blue tape like this one below.

That's an awesome picture/chart/graphic/thing.

I thought so too, seems to be to the point and having a visual is a good thing, because it shows you and get's you familar of all the plugs and such<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />