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My 3.0 is at 275,000, been god knows where and back, and is going strong.


I thought that you had a rod knock. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/bird.gif" alt="" />

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Get a larger motor, spread out the stress, enjoy longer life, enjoy better performance.


So using this rational he should get the largest displacement motor on his list, right? That definitely would not be the 3.0L V6. America builds four cylinder motors that big. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />

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Now that I think of it, I really can't think of one good reason to sink dough into that little motor. Oh well, your truck.


My motor only made 7 less ft-lbs of torque than your motor when stock and the peak was 600 RPM lower. And my 4 cylinder motor is lighter, easier to work on (or add dual batteries, on board air, etc under the hood), and comes backed with a gear driven transfer case that I just added 5:1 gears to. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Plus I have to wonder why there is virtually NO aftermarket support for the 3VZE if it is such a gem and there are so many of them out there. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Harry Wagner
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