Kia Sportage SOHC 2.0 to DOHC 2.0 Motor Swap

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Re: Kia Sportage SOHC 2.0 to DOHC 2.0 Motor Swap [Re: Coy77] #1102852 01/25/17 07:19 PM

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5.38 gears are going to be much more beneficial with 31" tires than a SOHC engine swap.

I'm running 30x9.50x15 on my 2002 two door with stock gears. I have to downshift on mild grades because it doesn't have enough power. My next mod will be 5.38 gears.

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Kia Sportage SOHC 2.0 to DOHC 2.0 Motor Swap	Coy77	01/19/17 11:07 PM
Re: Kia Sportage SOHC 2.0 to DOHC 2.0 Motor Swap	promodmerc	01/25/17 07:19 PM

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