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 3000GT Twin Turbo VR4 transplant
#400525
02/16/04 03:03 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 37
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Has anybody ever transplanted the 3000GT Twin Turbo VR4 motor into a GenI Montero? I have a 92 VR4 that was trashed from a high speed roll over, and the engine needs a home. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: 3000GT Twin Turbo VR4 transplant
[Re: StreetbikeDepot]
#400526
02/16/04 03:10 PM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,127
Roll Me Over
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I've got a home for it! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> To the best of my knowledge, no one has yet successfully transplanted the 3000GT into the Montie, but I'd like to give it a try, PM me with any info! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 3000GT Twin Turbo VR4 transplant
[Re: DaphneD]
#400527
02/16/04 03:20 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 37
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I just found alot of useable information that was put together about the Mitsubishi 3.0 liter V-6. You can find it <a href="www.allpar.com/mopar/3.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I'm going to research this more today and see what I can find. The trick here is doing the transplant without my wife knowing, I'll see if I can talk her into driving the Wrangler for a few days. It's going to be fun to see her face when she steps on the gas for the first time not knowing.
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Re: 3000GT Twin Turbo VR4 transplant
[Re: DaphneD]
#400528
02/16/04 03:22 PM
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Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 9,781
Mitsubishi Forum Moderator
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I dont think it will work without some interesting exhaust work. The front clip of the vr4 is a little wider than the montero.
However your half the way there, you have the engine and all the wiring and ecu stuff. You have the turbos. The tranny bellhousing will bolt up (dont know about the fly wheel to the tranny though).
You would have to figure out a new exhast, and new mounts. Should be doable, and way sweet.
DougH
1997 SR - Current Lawn Ornament
1995 SR - RIP
1993 RS - RIP
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Re: 3000GT Twin Turbo VR4 transplant
[Re: DougH]
#400529
02/16/04 04:45 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 378
Mudrunner
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Hi there. Just wanna contribute my 2 cents here. I have enquired this swap with my mechanic a couple of times and he had objected to this swap as the front shaft from the transfer box has broken cleanly at the joints form previous experiences. They had been toying around with almost all makes of off road vehicles for more than a decade already. The torque generated from the 6G72 Twin Turbo engine wil prove too much for the shaft. Maybe even the transfer case from my own opinion. I'm not a mechanic. I'm only posting what I've gathered.
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Re: 3000GT Twin Turbo VR4 transplant
[Re: Lester]
#400530
02/16/04 05:33 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,269
Roll Me Over
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The main problem that I see with this swap is that the 3000GT engine is mounted sideways while the monty engine is forward facing..not to say its impossible but like doug said could make for some interesting exhaust work and general PITA to adapt all the likage and bracketry.Clearance issues would be the main concern...
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: 3000GT Twin Turbo VR4 transplant
[Re: justice]
#400531
02/16/04 06:05 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 8,160
Web Wheeler
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I too worry about it being too much power. A guy at M&S auto recylcers, in the Mitusbishi division did such a swap years ago. He does NOT speak english though, only spanish.
1996 SR From the Area 51 Skunk Works. 37"BFG Tires, 5" lift, Rock Track 4:1 Case, Tom Woods Drive Shafts, Oasis Air, Front ARB, lifted gas tank, T-max winch and lots of stuff that cost too much.
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Re: 3000GT Twin Turbo VR4 transplant
[Re: Lester]
#400532
02/16/04 08:35 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 37
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Front Drive shaft isn't a problem, a new one can be built to withstand the torque, my doubt is in the CV Joints. Incase I scratch the plan for some reason, I'll take offers for the engine, Turbos, ECU, and wiring. I just had a second opinion from a mechanic buddy and he said its able to be done. We'll see, let you know.
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Re: 3000GT Twin Turbo VR4 transplant
[Re: StreetbikeDepot]
#400533
02/16/04 09:28 PM
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Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 1,992
Body Damage is Cool
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I'll say, Go For It!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
88 red Montero with the Dakar Special Edition decals, 438,000 miles (As of 7/23/2012) some occational blue puffing but still strong and counting!!! I am going ppsshhh (turbo), Stay tuned =) ...
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Re: 3000GT Twin Turbo VR4 transplant
[Re: JAVYPRO]
#400534
02/16/04 11:07 PM
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Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 3,169
Roll Me Over
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I was working with a board member who is no longer here on turbo-charging a SOHC 3.0 V6 Montero engine. He was going to try to use an exhaust manifold and turbo from one side of the VR4 engine and adapt it to one side of the standard Montero V6 engine. He was going to experiment with this and do the Engine control programming.
I lost touch with him so I don't know how far he got. This option may be easier than trying the transplant. The engine control is the only challenge.
Powell
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