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cwm
05-07-2005, 04:18 PM
Looking for a backup motor to build and have ready since I am aproching 175000 miles.
Any way I found one in a 96 Dodge van that I can get for free is there any differance in the motors ??

Jeepinparrothead
05-07-2005, 04:25 PM
Don't know but 175000 is nothing.....200179..... :supz:

Jim311
05-07-2005, 04:35 PM
The guy at the salvage yard said that while it's possible, it's best to get a motor from another grand. He didn't say exactly what I'd need to convert, but he said it wasn't worth the hassle. He could be full of shit, but hey, he's the one who works at the salvage yard, not me.

robselina
05-07-2005, 06:29 PM
Don't know but 175000 is nothing.....200179..... :supz:

Yup, I'm at 175k and that engine doesn't burn any oil...

JpRngr
05-07-2005, 07:04 PM
The only differences should be external bolt-ons. You may need to re-use your intake also.

If I had the chance to snag that motor for free, I would jump on it.


Corey

cwm
05-07-2005, 09:37 PM
Yea Im not worried about right now as it runs like a champ and just passed smog.
But I want to build a nice motor and have it ready when I need it.