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[3.0ranger1227]

Ah ok that makes more sense. I haven't seen anything that definitively says that the internals are different yet. but people have the run the N/A turbos with more boost than the stock TT, so I think I should be ok at stock vr4 boost levels when I put that setup on.

 

[3.0ranger1227]

Apparently the internals are slightly different, but as long as i don't run more than 10 lbs I will be fine(according to the stealth/3k forums). now just for transmission issues.

 

[redcomet303]

I wouldn't worry to much if your planning on an auto transmission just make sure you have a good cooler set-up. If your looking for a manual transmission thats where I think you'll run into some issues.

If you have access to a cutting torch or a shop. You could always try a custom set-up. Call Clutch masters. I think you can custom order a clutch disc from them with the correct spline count for the transmission your attaching to.

Custom trans options really boil down to bell housing, clutch plate and input shaft length.

 

[3.0ranger1227]

I'm either gonna run an auto or a shifted auto. it would be easy to run the montero trans(I think), I'm just not sure how much power its good for.

 

[redcomet303]

If you don't neutral slam it or dog it from a dig I think you'll be alright. I would worry about the rear end when your wheels catch traction and put the 300+ ft/lbs of torque through the differential. Is your goal to turn this into a drag truck? Or an off road truck? Off Road I would worry more about the axles breaking. As long as the transmission is kept cool the clutches shouldn't slip very bad especially if your using a manual auto. You may want to look into a decent mid stall torque converter and see if there is any upgraded valve bodies for that transmission.

 

[3.0ranger1227]

This is an offroad truck. My rear end is an 8.8 so it will take whatever torque this motor will throw at it. I'll probably run a fairly large trans cooler, maybe on the bedcage with a good E-fan.

 

[redcomet303]

Man good luck with everything. If you need help with your build let me know. I still have a lot of mitsu tech floating in my head.

I looked the engine over yesterday man a turbo is going to be a pita. I think it would be an easy fit on the exhaust but I may need to move it down near the oil pan. So much AC stuff in the way. I'm going to start posting some pics and ideas about it. I want to copy the focus sport stage 1 as much as possible in terms of turbo and injectors. I figure they will be able to tune it fairly easily is I mimic their set-up.

 

[3.0ranger1227]

Thanks. Luckily I just found the 6G72 RWD engine swap forum lol. forums totally dedicated to 6G72 swaps in RWD cars. Even better news is that the montero trans a RWD version of the AW4 thats in some jeeps... and the supra

A lot of guys have turboed that motor, I'd just check out the turbo section just down the forum.

 

[redcomet303]

I really couldn't find anything on the 2.3 duratec I think I'll start my own. It will be at least a year before I can do it though.

 

[3.0ranger1227]

Yeah I understand that. I'm surprised there isn't anything for that motor. when did they go to the duratec?

 

[redcomet303]

2001-2002 I think. There is a few turbo kits for the focus. Same engine and same block as a mazda speed 6. But this is one of the tightest engine bays I've seen in a truck. If I do go turbo I will have to feed the turbo outlet down and come back up to the air box. Shouldn't be too bad with a little bit of welding.

 

[3.0ranger1227]

That's surprising. seems to be plenty of room around the v6 in mine...

Sounds like a fun build.

 

[redcomet303]

Yeah it will be fun and it won't be to hard. I think I will get my turbo and manifold from fswerks along with the fittings, hoses, injectors, and tune. All I would really need to fab is a downpipe and route the turbo outlet under the truck and then up to the factory air box. I can even leave the intake tubing alone. It should look completely stock actually.

 

[3.0ranger1227]

Should be awesome.