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 how good is a 2.7 swap into my 85
#907742
09/29/08 06:55 AM
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Joined: Jan 2007
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Need a Spot
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if this has already come up let me know. I am just thinking in turms of down the road, but if anyone had done it what are the pros/cons. i have a 22r right now so obviously there are some changes i would have to make. but as far as the mounts, trany and all that, what am i looking at, and is it worth it. i got to say i do love that old truck <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
00 wrangler
85 truck, 22r, 4x4
06 KLR650
clean it only if you plan on working on it!
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Re: how good is a 2.7 swap into my 85
[Re: zacaroo]
#907743
09/29/08 07:01 AM
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BigMike over at marlincrawler's site did the swap some time ago into his 82(?) Yota. www.marlincrawler.comThe big step is finding a complete-as-possible donor. www.car-part.com
http://www.walkablecommunities.org/Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus**
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Re: how good is a 2.7 swap into my 85
[Re: kewlynx]
#907744
09/29/08 07:17 AM
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Joined: Jan 2007
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Need a Spot
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thanks. i would like to find one sooner rather then later, but its casual right now. I may just rebuild the old 22r and call it good. I just wondered if anyone had anything positive or negative about the whole thing.
00 wrangler
85 truck, 22r, 4x4
06 KLR650
clean it only if you plan on working on it!
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Re: how good is a 2.7 swap into my 85
[Re: zacaroo]
#907745
09/29/08 07:40 AM
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Personally, if I were to make the effort, I'd do a 2.7 swap over a 3.0 swap. Same HP, relatively easier to work on than its 3.0 or 3.4 counterpart.
http://www.walkablecommunities.org/Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus**
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Re: how good is a 2.7 swap into my 85
[Re: kewlynx]
#907746
09/30/08 12:37 AM
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 80
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I believe 4 Wheel and Off Road magazine did that swap recently on their truck "Clampy".
93 4runner V6, 4.88's, 31" mt's with more to come.
03 Tundra V8 on 265's
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Re: how good is a 2.7 swap into my 85
[Re: Billydkid]
#907747
09/30/08 01:36 AM
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http://www.walkablecommunities.org/Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus**
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Re: how good is a 2.7 swap into my 85
[Re: kewlynx]
#907748
09/30/08 04:21 AM
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Joined: Jan 2002
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Body Damage is Cool
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The Marlin Crawler Forumis loaded with discussion about this swap. And Big Mike and his crew have done at least a half a dozen 3RZ swaps by now. Marlin even sells a custom bellhousing to allow the use of an R series transmission behind the 3RZ motor (2.7) -- Matt
'89 4runner SR5, 3.0, auto (fun)
'93 xtra cab, dlx,3.0, 5spd (work truck)
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Re: how good is a 2.7 swap into my 85
[Re: Billydkid]
#907749
09/30/08 06:05 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,230
Roll Me Over
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I believe 4 Wheel and Off Road magazine did that swap recently on their truck "Clampy". The real truth is that had Marlins shop do it.
David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA
"Serenity through Sobriety"
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