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i have a 94 pickup 3.0 4wd automatic.. I know I've heard that the cross over will not work and I'll have to get an ecu and depending the motor I may or may not have to change oil pans and dip stick. But I know for a fact I'm missing something it just sounds a little to simple. I'm also getting the ors harness. Can anyone tell me what I'm missing?
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It really depends on what the donor is and how much of the 3.4 you're getting. When you go looking for it, try to get the ECU that came with the motor, the wiring harness and all plugs for same, all the VSVs and EVAP box. Air cleaner box is a plus, but not a deal breaker by any means. The power steering pump, and alternator are different, so try to get those if at all possible. You can reuse your AC compressor, but you need to change your pulley from a v-belt type to a grooved belt type. If you can get the 3.4 drive plate or flywheel (depending on transmission type), this will save you a little bit of hassle down the road, but you can reuse the 3.0 parts if necessary. Whichever way you go, use the starter for the flywheel you use.
In general, an older engine is more desirable. Fewer things are different between a 3.0 and a 96 or 97 3.4 than between the 3.0 and an early 2000s engine. Less changes = less headaches to make it work.
In general, an older engine is more desirable. Fewer things are different between a 3.0 and a 96 or 97 3.4 than between the 3.0 and an early 2000s engine. Less changes = less headaches to make it work.
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i have a 94 pickup 3.0 4wd automatic.. I know I've heard that the cross over will not work and I'll have to get an ecu and depending the motor I may or may not have to change oil pans and dip stick. But I know for a fact I'm missing something it just sounds a little to simple. I'm also getting the ors harness. Can anyone tell me what I'm missing?