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3.0L V6 in 2.0L

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 7:09 am
by BJ92
Hi all,

Was just wondering if it is worth putting a 1998 V6 in my 1997 2.0 Petrol?

i.e is it possible? and if so, any problems?

I can get an almost perfect wreck with only 2 passanger doors dammaged, flat battery and 2 flat front tyres for a reasonable price.

advice well appriciated!

Re: 3.0L V6 in 2.0L

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 8:09 am
by steve_earwig
Probably (check the top engine mount), but you'd spend a long time swapping parts over. It'd be much easier to repair the V6 with parts from your car.

Re: 3.0L V6 in 2.0L

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 10:55 am
by mjb
steve_earwig wrote:you'd spend a long time swapping parts over. It'd be much easier to repair the V6 with parts from your car.
Indeed.

You're talking:

Engine
Gearbox
Driveshafts
Engine mounts
Subframe
(probably)Suspension
Radiator
Clutch hydraulics
(probably) Pedals
ECU
Under-bonnet wiring
Exhaust
Steering rack

In fact, pretty much everything north of the bulkhead and then insurance companies will rape you :shock:

Put the 2.0 wheels on the V6, swap the doors around or get some new ones, and buy a new battery (the V6 needs a lot of juice)

Re: 3.0L V6 in 2.0L

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 11:24 am
by BJ92
well....... :shock: wat a PITA

im glad i asked, my plans might just change...

Re: 3.0L V6 in 2.0L

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 6:32 pm
by omega
BJ92 wrote:well....... :shock: wat a PITA

im glad i asked, my plans might just change...
stick the engine in a 205 or 309 and have some :lol: :lol:

Re: 3.0L V6 in 2.0L

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 6:33 pm
by steve_earwig
Or a lawnmower even :P