I wouldnt do it only b/c it would net 15 more hp more than the 3.0, I could do some additional upgrades that i believe couldnt fit in with the 3.5 to get just as much power. not bashing his work, its all out of preference, but...that much headache for 15 hp wouldnt be worth it imo.
furthermore, the 3.5 has 4 bolt mains...just like the 67g2TT, which are found in the 3000GT VR4. so once the weak pistons and rods are address the bottom end should be pretty close to bomb proof.
Also the 3.8 crank (6g75)swaps right into the (6g74)
If I'm doing all that cutting and fabricating, I might as well drop in an LS7, or the 3.0w/ 5 spd @least...and the 3.0 w/ 5 spd, would most likely eat the auto 3.5
when am done with it, i will post all my pictures(wish there was a project log).... as it sits, the engine is in and the PS/AC/Alt are on and work... on the rbsoundesigns site, robert didn't put the AC back on... I figured a way to do it:), i have a few minor issues:
1. can't get pass. side half shaft out to mill trans/engine bracket down 2. need 3000gt na injectors, avenger lower time belt cover(mine's broke) 3. Redesign the DP... poor design any how
I"ll just extend the front end, if all else fails i do a rwd i6.. i like the idea of completely gutting the entire thing, leaving a shell, then putting it in there...that's one of my goals....course it'll take me about a year at the end of this semester i start making big money....cant wait!
how did this thread turn into a sarcastic bash on people who do motor swaps?
the 6g74 goes in easier then you think, just man up and do it. you dont learn anything by sitting on the sideline and being a critic....for example: talking about "jonnie" who did it this, and man he said it was so difficult. So i cant do it!!! Yes, i have a few problems and will probably have more problems, but am adapting to make things work by asking questions and problem solving.
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but someone once grinded off the tensioner.
depending where you grind, it would have taken about 15mins and 2 wheels to grind all the way through the tensioner bracket...thats crazy and mindless
BTW... the 6g74 is a 2001, has 40K on it, and costed me $425.00---see if you can locate a 6g72 or even a 6g73 for that price with that many miles
umm...i was not "bashing" anyone, I'm not KIDDING about doing an I6, where did u get that info? all im saying is, if i WONT have any room in my car to work on anything i WONT put a 3.5 in, NOT for 15 hp, thats like getting a runing start to jump over a 5 inch brick in the road...by the way, this is all IMO.
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at the end of this semester i start making big money....cant wait!
