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Re: 5MGE swap
« on: Dec 01, 2009, 07:37:32 PM »
Ah.  A favorite engine of mine.  Actually a copy of the design used in the old Zs, which was a copy of the I-6 Volvo used for a while in its military vehicles(and one passenger vehicle as well).   Which I believe was a copy of an old Chrysler Hemi engine, come to think of it.  Everyone copied from everyone else, pretty much, and as such, it was an absolute tank of an engine in all its forms.

I love small inline-6 engines.  Loads of torque and quick to rev.  Dirt simple to modify.  The only issue is the fuel Bosh fuel injection requires some attention and patience as it's needlessly complex and full of connection points and fittings that leak and/or don't seal 100% as they age.

Note - change the timing belt.  It's a known weak point on these engines, and simple to change during the swap.
« Last Edit: Dec 01, 2009, 07:45:32 PM by Plekto »

 
 
 
 
 

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