[Shotimes] Fix 3.0 or install used 3.2???

[John J. Weidenbenner]

Forgot to mention - use the 3.0 oil pan.

John W.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John J. Weidenbenner" <johnjweid@earthlink.net>
To: "Robert M." <mysho93@yahoo.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 9:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Fix 3.0 or install used 3.2???


> Assuming damage to the 3.0's rod/crank, I recommend putting in the 3.2
with
> its heads.
>
> Drill/tap a hole for the 3.0 coil, and hack saw off the casting boss
> interference for the alternator. Leave the 3.2 oil pump in place (25 %
more
> flow) and make a cover to close the 3.0 timing belt cover to 3.2 pump gap.
> Use the 3.0 timing belt drive system and water pump. Install the rod
> nearings that you have. Replace the crank front & Rear seals. Install the
> 3.0 intake cams replacing the cam seals. Use the 3.0 exhaust manifolds &
> intake (no EGR). Use the 3.0 injectors/runner, careful with the seals.
>
> Freshen up the clutch while you're at it.
>
> This is what my son did last winter. He likes the extra torque.
>
> Ebay the 3.0 & 3.2 engine parts you don't want to keep.
>
> The 3.0 block/heads make a nice glass top coffee table.
>
> John W.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Robert M." <mysho93@yahoo.com>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 8:36 AM
> Subject: [Shotimes] Fix 3.0 or install used 3.2???
>
>
> > What's up all?? Not much here, just trying to seek a little advice on my
> 93 mtx SHO. I was going to put in new rod bearings on Sunday, tore it all
> down, only to find a spun rod bearing. : (  I was wondering what should I
> do?? I found a 93 3.2 in a junkyard with 145k showing on the speedo, the
man
> wants $400 for it, but I am unsure of its condition. I can get a crank kit
> for $250, then I will have to get a rod for it, buy the gaskets, and then
> put it together. I could replace the rod bearings in the 3.2. maybe do the
> lash adj., and then put it in the car. I have new std. 3.0 rod brgs.,
plugs,
> wires, intake and v/c gaskets on my engine now, but one of the plug holes
> may be cross threaded, but I put the plugs in anyway, before I discovered
> the crank problem. Any and all advice will be GREATLY appreciated, I am
> stuck and do not know which route I should take. Thanks again!
> >
> >
> > -Robert Miller
> >
> > -93 Black on Black SHO, 130k