1st Gen 3.0 to 22RE swap?

[jlewis74]

Found a nice 88 with the 3.0 that is blown, when I saw nice its really nice. I am wondering how hard of a swap is it going from the 3.0 to the 22RE it has a 5sp tranny now also. Thinking of buying one of the built motors to drop in if its not too hard.

 

[mikebontoft]

I don't believe the transmissions are the same. But at least it had either engine in it from the factory.

While you're at that crossroad though, why not a 5vzfe or 3rz?

 

[TechnoMyViolet3]

From what research i've done its WAY easier to do a 5vze swap. Mainly because of the engine mount placement and that it bolts directly to the transmission. Plus you'd get more horses!

 

[mikebontoft]

yeah true it can use the current trans that's in it. Might as well put an engine in that's worth it.

(Sorry Kevin. lol...)

 

[KidVermicious]

yeah true it can use the current trans that's in it. Might as well put an engine in that's worth it.

(Sorry Kevin. lol...)

No need to be sorry. I can't think of any reason I'd go to all the effort of pulling a 3.0 just to replace it with a 22RE.

 

[jlewis74]

Thanks guys, this is why I ask these questions here!