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 Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: fasteddy]
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05/28/09 03:13 PM
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Anybody know if the activetrac tcase will mate to a km148? I expect you would need the smaller transfer that was behind the 3.0. I have been thinking of adapting in the TCU from a Diamante transmission to control the transmission behind the 3.5. The stupid shift parameters and the unlocking of the torqueconverter everytime one backs off the throttle is a real irritant to me on hilly twisty roads. The Diamante trans locks up in all 4 gears and is far nicer shifting. We aren't off topic here are we?
Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: OldColt]
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05/28/09 04:42 PM
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 72
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At this point I would settle for any type of Montero being made available in the U.S.. However I rather doubt with the economic and political condition we are in that we will ever see them again. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
1995 Montero LS, KYBs, Michelin 31s. 2009 Kia Borrego EX. (Wife's wheels.)
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: yankee7809]
#946975
05/28/09 04:53 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
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At this point I would settle for any type of Montero being made available in the U.S.. However I rather doubt with the economic and political condition we are in that we will ever see them again. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> call me crazy but i would want to see a real truck again. gen 3s may drive nice on road but just how good is that IRS in actual crawling?
87 Montero V6 SWB auto. dual bouncies 89 Montero V6 SWB 5 speed. dual bouncies 97 3000gt VR4 upgraded turbos, 10:1, E85 91 Stealth TT twin 18Gs, cams/heads, E85 03 cobra lightly modded <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> 91 MR2 turbo
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: vr4]
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05/28/09 08:24 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
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Gen 3's will have ARB for the rear soon. Front is already avail. The Rear diff has the same R/P as the old 3.5 big axle, and the shafts have a couple more splines..I think they'll surprise some people once they start getting wheeled a little.
Me personnally I would like a Gen 2 SWB with a 3.5 DOHC and rear locker. Cant get that so I'm putting as much gen 2 Junk on my 89 as I can. Someday I'll put a 3.5 or 3,8 in it. I agree the dash of the Gen1 is way nicer.
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: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: fasteddy]
#946977
05/29/09 02:33 AM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 524
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I hate the dash on the gen2. Very dim in daylight, sometimes almost impossible to read.
I also hate the lack of vent windows, and round headlights, and the plastic cladding crap...
I'm halfway planning to put the 3.5 in the 89 lwb for the best of both worlds. Anybody know if the activetrac tcase will mate to a km148? I've thought about most of that. It's impossible to drive with the windows open over about 25mph - too noisy. I'm looking into plastic "weatherguards" here (OZ) - pretty costly. The headlights are nowhere near as good as the 88 import I just sold. Having owned DOHC cars (Lotus, Jag), I think there are too many moving parts and torque curve is at too high RPMs. But, I have three cigarette lighters and three (left after removing one) cup holders.
89 3L V6 5spd SWB, Aisin Manual Hubs, 2 (suspension) seater Raider in Wheeler, OR
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: Bernoulli]
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05/29/09 03:09 AM
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If you guys give me long enough and enough money Ill have a 3.5 and big axle in a Mighty Max, come hell or high water (though I had best find a snorkle for the high water <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />)
--keRby
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: Bernoulli]
#946979
05/29/09 04:28 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
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Having owned DOHC cars (Lotus, Jag), I think there are too many moving parts and torque curve is at too high RPMs.
But, I have three cigarette lighters and three (left after removing one) cup holders.
while thats true about DOHC in general....i have no issues with my SR. it doesnt have diesel low end but its got plenty of tq at 2k to move itself.
87 Montero V6 SWB auto. dual bouncies 89 Montero V6 SWB 5 speed. dual bouncies 97 3000gt VR4 upgraded turbos, 10:1, E85 91 Stealth TT twin 18Gs, cams/heads, E85 03 cobra lightly modded <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> 91 MR2 turbo
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: vr4]
#946980
05/29/09 05:58 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
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Having owned DOHC cars (Lotus, Jag), I think there are too many moving parts and torque curve is at too high RPMs.
But, I have three cigarette lighters and three (left after removing one) cup holders.
while thats true about DOHC in general....i have no issues with my SR. it doesnt have diesel low end but its got plenty of tq at 2k to move itself. Miata DOHC engine goes forever. There was a guy on Miata.net with over 400K miles on a 1.6L 4 banger! Original drive train <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> In fact when you think about it, does my 3.5L SHOC 24V mitsu engine really have less moving parts than a 3.5L DOHC 24V mitsu engine?
'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.6 gears & factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, sans rear sway, 50mm rear frame & fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper + 10k lb winch, 50mm DIY body lift, rock sliders, cut rear quarter panels...
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: Mad_Scientist]
#946981
05/29/09 06:22 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,269
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In fact when you think about it, does my 3.5L SHOC 24V mitsu engine really have less moving parts than a 3.5L DOHC 24V mitsu engine? Uhhhh yea...two less cams rotating <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
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: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: Mad_Scientist]
#946982
05/29/09 06:51 PM
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,712
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Having owned DOHC cars (Lotus, Jag), I think there are too many moving parts and torque curve is at too high RPMs.
But, I have three cigarette lighters and three (left after removing one) cup holders.
while thats true about DOHC in general....i have no issues with my SR. it doesn't have diesel low end but its got plenty of tq at 2k to move itself. Miata DOHC engine goes forever. There was a guy on Miata.net with over 400K miles on a 1.6L 4 banger! Original drive train <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> In fact when you think about it, does my 3.5L SHOC 24V mitsu engine really have less moving parts than a 3.5L DOHC 24V mitsu engine? I have about 265K on the 6G72 DOHC that is in my Diamante. Unfortunately I think I have discovered Wal Mart synthetic oil is not equal to Mobil 1 since a noise has developed deep in the engine when one revs it. It could be a failed belt tensioner or the early signs of a rod bearing going. It is tough to tell but I think a quarter million miles is OK for one of these.
Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
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