[Shotimes] 3.2 swap into a MTX

[Paul L Fisher]

3.2 L has more torque, the connecting rods are beefier. Just a couple
benefits, I'm sure there are more.

Paul L Fisher
'93 Ford Taurus SHO Crimson Clearcoat ATX 170K Build date 11/18/1992
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oil, Amsoil Synthetic ATF.
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11/19/1999
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Johnsho92" <john_sho92@yahoo.com>
To: "John Weidenbenner" <johnjweid@earthlink.net>; "Erik Balser"
<masho95@charter.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 13:43
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] 3.2 swap into a MTX


> 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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