3.2 Engine into 3.0 MTX Car-how to ??

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Erickety

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As many SHO's as I have worked on, Ive never done a 3.2 swap into a 3.0L
manual trans SHO.. Please help with list of parts needed to be swapped to make this happen.!! Contact Eric @ Rickety Enterprises by E-mail to [email protected] please- easier than using this Site....:thankyou:
 

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The search button is your best friend, there are a few build logs here and there, I documented my swap here.

Off the top of my head you will need the 3.2l (obviously)
and you will need to swap over:
all of the 3.0l belts, accessories, brackets, and mounts
3.0l exhaust manifolds
flywheel and clutch
3.0l oil pan if you feel like it
cut a notch into the front head so that the 3.0l alternator can fit.

There is more involved than that and I'm sure if you read around and listen to advice here you will be all but buried deep in a swap in no time.


-Josh
 
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It'll work out well

The best way to do this in my opinion is;

1. Use the 3.2 long block and just use it as though it is a 3.0. Do not change the cylinder head gaskets unless required.
2. Use all 3.0 timing gear, front end parts, timing belts, pulleys, oil pan, oil pump,(some say the 3.2 pump is better, but I don't believe it), flywheel, clutch assembly, wiring and motor mounts.
3. Notch the cylinder head to match the 3.0 alternator (search for these instructions, you'll need them). Remount the 3.0 coil assembly using the untapped bosses in the 3.2 cylinder head. (drill and tap two bosses so that it sits in the same relative position as the 3.0. You'll see.) Drill one hole to provide a third lift mount for the front engine lift. The forth hole can't be drilled.
4. Except for the bolt holes (The newly tapped holes make the installation look OEM. Do them) everything is just as though you were using a 3.0 long block.
5. Use the 3.0 intake and all related intake parts that attach to the cylinder head.
6. All exhaust stuff switches over.

The result is a more powerful motor with significantly more torque. I think the reason that Ford didn't do this is because the drive train wouldn't take it. Mine spins the tires in second gear at will. It did not do that with the 3.0.

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