Time for a new motor
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Time for a new motor
So after all this time and hassle, it has finally come down to a new motor.
My 3.0 loved out her short life...Now what?
What motor should I put in now? Whats the best bang for my buck?
In my opinion, I think it would be worth it to really upgrade to the 5.0 engine, rather than just replace with another 3.0 or even a 4.0. If I am going to do this, I might as well make it worth it right?
Just out of curiousity, the 4.0 would just bolt up to my tranny and everything? or would it be just like swapping for the 5.0?
How much do these engines run from a junk yard? Is that even reliable?
Help. I need lots of opinions. Im going to start taking it apart next week, but as soon as everything is gutted, I want to have something lined up to put in her. Let me know what you all think.
My 3.0 loved out her short life...Now what?
What motor should I put in now? Whats the best bang for my buck?
In my opinion, I think it would be worth it to really upgrade to the 5.0 engine, rather than just replace with another 3.0 or even a 4.0. If I am going to do this, I might as well make it worth it right?
Just out of curiousity, the 4.0 would just bolt up to my tranny and everything? or would it be just like swapping for the 5.0?
How much do these engines run from a junk yard? Is that even reliable?
Help. I need lots of opinions. Im going to start taking it apart next week, but as soon as everything is gutted, I want to have something lined up to put in her. Let me know what you all think.
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#15
Originally Posted by Red_Ak_Ranger
He decided the oil pan nut is for straight people and ditched his.
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Originally Posted by Red_Ak_Ranger
you're a girl, you're not supposed to be retarded like us guys and waste lotsa money on unimportant truck mods we dont need.
Im thinking about just doing the 4.0. A lil more money, a tad more work, but for the bit of power that I would be gaining I think it would be worth it. My uncle works on engines for a living in NC, so I talked to him tonight, and he said he might be able to ****** me up a motor for real cheap and rebuild it.
We shall see what my dad is willing to pay for....
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Originally Posted by tiffanya21
I am a girl, but I definitely have a thing for mud..
Honestly.. Get another vulcan 3.0 and put it in there. If your lookin for more power.. gear down. It will be cheaper and all the same for ya in the long run.
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Originally Posted by mj550
I don't know, if she did go with the 4.0 SOHC I think it would be very well worth it if it didn't cost TOO much more. Only worth it if you go with the SOHC though. Good luck with whatever you do though.
and D.....come on....I have been on here awhile, been around the boys, I can handle it. hahahaha
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