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Old 05-03-2017, 06:22 AM
tross tross is offline
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Default 2001 2.3ltr swap for 3.0

I know you guys would know everything I need to know.. Is the v6 3.0 engine mounts, same as the 2.3ltr? What else needs to happen? I would be swapping the tranny also.. Thanks in advance..
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Old 05-03-2017, 03:49 PM
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Default Re: 2001 2.3ltr swap for 3.0

The 3.0 is not worth the swap. Look for a 4.0 SOHC if you're going to do an engine swap
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Old 05-03-2017, 06:31 PM
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Default Re: 2001 2.3ltr swap for 3.0

I second that. If you already have the 3.0 there are plenty of people that would buy it. If it were a 2000 I would say 5.0.....
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Old 05-10-2017, 04:31 AM
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Default Re: 2001 2.3ltr swap for 3.0

Ok.. I understand but my issue is that the 2.3ltr is blown and I found a 3.0 for 300 bucks with tranny.. thoughts?
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Old 05-10-2017, 08:39 AM
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Default Re: 2001 2.3ltr swap for 3.0

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Ok.. I understand but my issue is that the 2.3ltr is blown and I found a 3.0 for 300 bucks with tranny.. thoughts?
Find a rolled Explorer with a good running gear and a 5.0 for $300.
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