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Old 02-15-2012
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2.3 conversion to 3.0

i have a free 3.0 and the head on 2.3 needs done. would it be easier to swap the 3.0? are the wiring harnesses and tranny's the same? or should i get the head done and cam it a little? the truck has 190,000 miles on it, should i just get the block redone at the same time too?
 
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don't swap to the 3.0... you will be disappointed in its performance... just rebuild the 2.3 and put a cam in it... reeally wakes 'em up!
 
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does anyone know what the lift is on the stock cams, and what is the best cam to put in it.
 
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that i don't know,, but look at
http://www.esslingeracing.com/
http://racerwalsh.zoovy.com/
http://www.raceeng.com/
for any 2.3 performance parts...
 
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Don't do the 3.slow just do the 4.0.
 
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im just going to build my 2.3 i want to turbo it in the future so im going to build it up right!
 
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there ya go! 2.3 turbo will kick 3.Slo butt anyday
 
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