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I'm going to start this as an engine build thread to document my project. I have a 93 Splash, single cab, 3.0, M50d, 1354e, 8.8" rear, Dane 35 front both 4.56 gears and Aussie lockers. Now it's time to upgrade the power plant.
Last weekend I went to Ohio and picked up a '97 3.0l that @racsan had. The plan is to year it down and rebuild it to make more power and torque at lower rpms. Currently, my wish list is; supercharger, different cam, headers, port & polish heads and lower intake, and replace/ upgrade whatever other items need to be done to support this and maybe switch to an automatic transmission.
You might be thinking " why not do a 4.0 swap or 5.0swap or diesel swap or LS swap ?" or whatever your favorite swap happens to be. Well, I've considered those. In fact, up to two weeks ago, I had a Mercedes om617 turbodiesel sitting in my front yard that I could have used. Most of those swaps have been done over and over again and are well documented. I want to do something less common. Furthermore, I know the 3.0 can be improved. There are parts available for it, some if them in my local junk yard. I know it fits my engine compartment because I have one in there now. Engine mounts are already figured out and installed. Also, I'm not looking for a thousand Hp. I don't want to severely overpower my drivetrain and break all kinds of other things. I just want a bit more horsepower and make that Hp in a more usably rpm range.
Here is my candidate for the build.
And here is what it looks like after today's fun session.
Last weekend I went to Ohio and picked up a '97 3.0l that @racsan had. The plan is to year it down and rebuild it to make more power and torque at lower rpms. Currently, my wish list is; supercharger, different cam, headers, port & polish heads and lower intake, and replace/ upgrade whatever other items need to be done to support this and maybe switch to an automatic transmission.
You might be thinking " why not do a 4.0 swap or 5.0swap or diesel swap or LS swap ?" or whatever your favorite swap happens to be. Well, I've considered those. In fact, up to two weeks ago, I had a Mercedes om617 turbodiesel sitting in my front yard that I could have used. Most of those swaps have been done over and over again and are well documented. I want to do something less common. Furthermore, I know the 3.0 can be improved. There are parts available for it, some if them in my local junk yard. I know it fits my engine compartment because I have one in there now. Engine mounts are already figured out and installed. Also, I'm not looking for a thousand Hp. I don't want to severely overpower my drivetrain and break all kinds of other things. I just want a bit more horsepower and make that Hp in a more usably rpm range.
Here is my candidate for the build.
And here is what it looks like after today's fun session.