[Shotimes] 3.2 swap into a MTX

[David P]

The 3.2 has better torque at the bottom end but less at the top end, so it's
not really a broader torque band to start. The 3.0 cams are said to bring
back the top end due to better high-rpm breathing. The torque band is not
broader after this small change, per say, but there is definitely more
torque than with the 3.0



David P

95MTX



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----- Original Message -----
From: <BJamesjr@aol.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 16:12
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] 3.2 swap into a MTX


> > What are the benefits of doing this?  Obviously
> > performance gains
>
> You're talking 7% more displacement so you could get 7% more power.  I
thought the main difference in the 2 engines was the camshafts (at least 2
of the 4 cams anyway) so you could put the appropriate 3.0 cams in the 3.2
and gain that 7% more power.  I guess that means with no other changes you
could get 235hp.
>
> If you just swap engines without any other changes, I think what you gain
is a broader torque curve which improves driveability around town and might
increase performance a small bit.  I've only driven a 3.2 ATX one time but I
was impressed by its pull off the line.
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