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 Re: 87 Raider (5sp manual) easiest power increase?
[Re: djacidjac]
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02/27/10 12:57 AM
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I'm looking for more power for work-like activities like trailer-pulling and snowplowing. I thought maybe the Montero gen-1 V6 may bolt up, yes? I'm not afraid to get dirty, but it is my only vehicle right now. I like this little truck and I'd rather work it than get a small pickup or something. Plus it's been in the family since day-one. So, are there any relatively painless power upgrades? (it's got 127xxx miles. all original, getting 17.75mpg) You could also buy a gen 1 v6. It would be the easiest ;^) <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 87 Raider (5sp manual) easiest power increase?
[Re: off-roader]
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02/27/10 01:01 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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Roll Me Over
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I'm looking for more power for work-like activities like trailer-pulling and snowplowing. I thought maybe the Montero gen-1 V6 may bolt up, yes? I'm not afraid to get dirty, but it is my only vehicle right now. I like this little truck and I'd rather work it than get a small pickup or something. Plus it's been in the family since day-one. So, are there any relatively painless power upgrades? (it's got 127xxx miles. all original, getting 17.75mpg) You could also buy a gen 1 v6. It would be the easiest ;^) <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Yeah
Michael j
TreadLightly! Trainer
Grasscat III, 1994 Gen 2 Five speed, Stock ( for a little while )
GrassCat II, 1998 Gen 2.5 Locked and loaded. Ran off with Hector.
GrassCat I, 1991 Gen 1 Ran off with Justice.
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Re: 87 Raider (5sp manual) easiest power increase?
[Re: off-roader]
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02/27/10 02:05 AM
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Joined: May 2000
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Then the question would be.... I have this 4 cyl Montero, Its not a daily driver since I bought the 4 door V6 to plow with. Its in nice shape and fun to bomb around town in but I want to get a little bit more HP out of it. What should I do? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
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Re: 87 Raider (5sp manual) easiest power increase?
[Re: Kevin C]
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02/27/10 03:20 AM
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Joined: Jun 2002
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Lemme guess...turbo it!?
John B.
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Re: 87 Raider (5sp manual) easiest power increase?
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
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03/01/10 04:50 AM
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Joined: Jun 2003
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Charlie has one with a plow on it. Don't recall if it his turbo'd one.
Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand! Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu! FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
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Re: 87 Raider (5sp manual) easiest power increase?
[Re: StockRaider]
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06/12/10 10:12 AM
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Joined: Feb 2010
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Wheeler
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I'm bumping this thread again; anybody have any info on a turbo diesel swap? Or does anybody have a turbo diesel Pajero etc. laying around? I know a guy that I can get lots of vegitable oil from - ready for the gas tank. He's got a mercedes switched over to run on it. What kind of power does the diesel put out? Easiest thing to do would be to mod a new vehicle for the plow mount and tow hitch.
87 Dodge Raider 5sp 2.6l no jet valves, Tuffpan
OME Dakar leaf springs + T-bar crank + 2" body lift (4" lift).
5500lb winch, Starion alternator, grp31 marine bat'
OBA (stock AC compressor)
33x12.5x15 Baja Claws or Wintermark extra load 235/75/15 M/S
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Re: 87 Raider (5sp manual) easiest power increase?
[Re: djacidjac]
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06/12/10 01:16 PM
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Joined: May 2007
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Roll Me Over
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There's a guy on the diesel forum getting together a group buy on various salvage units. Bellavesus, IIRC. Then there's pmontero, dudly and another guy that're swapping 4d55/6's into monteros. And finally, there's 4epikanini in South Africa that swapped the 4M41 3.2L DiD into a GenI LWB. Try searching for some of those names and do some reading... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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Re: 87 Raider (5sp manual) easiest power increase?
[Re: hazy_daze]
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06/12/10 08:05 PM
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Joined: Sep 2001
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If you want a diesel, you're best bet is to start looking, and saving your $ 3 years ago. They're rare as hens teeth.
I Love mine, but baby it because I know if it blows up, I'm going to be in a world of hurt to replace anything.
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
31's..Basically Stock
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Re: 87 Raider (5sp manual) easiest power increase?
[Re: fasteddy]
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06/12/10 08:14 PM
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Joined: Jul 2009
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If you still want to do a V6, I found it to be a faster and easier to remove the body off of the 4 cylinder and put it on a v6 frame, You get beefier frame rear springs and better front brakes, you can gen 2 alot more stuff and the swap is pretty simple. Don't forget to change the fuel pump before putting on the body. (no access panel in the 2.6 over the V6 fuel pump plate) and a good time to do a body lift. I found a V6 real cheap because the body was so rusty and then took the left over parts to the scrap yards and got most of my money back.
89 V6 manual trans Dodge Raider frame 87 cold weather pkg 2" body lift, Soft 8's wraped in BFG km2 33x10.5x15, JDM Pajero yellow Bosch fogs. Yackama basket. Duel bouncies gen II rear springs,gen II ft brakes,master and booster.
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Re: 87 Raider (5sp manual) easiest power increase?
[Re: bodyswapped8789]
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06/12/10 09:42 PM
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Joined: Jun 2002
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Or you could do what ClayTK here in AZ did...roll your V6, then get a 4 cyl. not running and swap the body over. We did it with 8 people in an afternoon.
John B.
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