[Shotimes] 3.2 swap into a MTX

[Johnsho92]

What are the benifits of doing this?  Obviously
performance gains, but what are the notable
differences?  Benefits?  ie.  better to mod a 3.2?  
or better modding a 3.0?  

Are their any cons to this procedure?  

Thanks.. :)

-john

--- John Weidenbenner <johnjweid@earthlink.net> wrote:
> My son just finished a 3.2 install into the 89.
> 
> This is what he did. A '95 65k miles 3.2 block and
> heads. 3.0 intake cams.
> Check valve lash. 3.0 fuel injectors and rail. 3.0
> waterpump, pipe and
> thermostat housing, 3.0 oil pump and oil pan.
> Everything on the front of the
> block - timimg belt idled w/stud, covers, the 2 belt
> accessory system - you
> have to hacksaw off a 1" x 1" boss off the front
> head casting to clear the
> 3.0 alternator mounting bracket & shorten bolt. 3.0
> exhaust
> manifolds/y-pipe. 3.0 engine harness. 3.0 A/C, power
> steering pump, motor
> mounts.
> 
> Gaskets & seals as required, but RTV can replace
> most flat gaskets because
> of the Yamaha's precision finished gasket surfaces.
> Unfortunately, the heads
> had been removed, so he had to buy 3.2 head gaskets.
> Other maintenance and
> tune up items as required, depending on condition of
> your 3.0.
> 
> Other:
> Intake port match and polish. Why not?
> MTX fiber lined blocking rings & seals as
> maintenance. Castrol Dexron/Mercon
> ATF.
> 
> John W.
> 93 atx
> 89 3.2
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Erik Balser" <masho95@charter.net>
> 
> > I know this is been gone over before, but maybe
> you all could do a quick
> > refresh for me.  What needs to be changed to swap
> a 3.2L into an MTX? Don
> D.
> > did this right? Maybe he could give me a quick
> summary or maybe someone
> else
> > has a website with the info that you could point
> me towards. Thanks!
> >
> > '95 MTX
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