Ok given the ammount of work is it really worth the work to get the 3.5 in when the 3.0 sawp is easier? not ragging on it i think you did a kick ass job.

3.5 was worth it...for me

1) i like to do things differently, and if i was going to replace an engine why not spend a extra time put in the biggest - am not saying bigger is better in all cases
2) engine was $425 with roughly 40k on it (couldnt find a 6g72 or 6g73 for that price with those miles)
3) when the 4g eclipse aftermarket gets moving there will be lots of parts ... what am interested in is rods (6g74 and 6g75 share the same rods) the 6g75 crank will also swap in (larger displacement)...etc.. there are pistions for the 6g74 already - "tearsome"...thru RPW

CMC

Ya i like a challenge to but seeing how im still learning i dont want to jump into something i cant finish. But ive been finding some 3.0 for about 400-700. Not to high on miles.

plus... this engine came with a cpshttp://asog.net/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,30/topic,4040.0 give me a little bit and i might have a 5 speed swapped in:)


CMC

i have been driving her around when am home... engine works great. need to replace exhaust..got a large hole in it. front strut is blown  so gotta replace that to.  shes trying to fight me...i tell her to just take the new engine, its good for you


CMC