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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 03:52 PM
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3.0 V6 swap?

Ive been looking around for a trail rig.. And i found a 87 Bronco II that has a blown 2.9 V6.. i got a 3.0 V6 out of a mercury sable.. Will it mount up to the tranny? Also qill the intakes interchange?
 
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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Those engine are completely different. You might be able to do it by swapping in the engine, rwd 3.0 tranny and electronics.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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Alrighty, Thanks.. I have this 3.0 sitting around and nothing to do with it.. Probly just sell it since i can really have any use for it.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 04:19 PM
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Sorry I could be more helpful, maybe someone else will have some thoughts on this swap.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 11:15 AM
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No other thought than get money from 3.0L and put it towards 4.0L swap.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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Well i dont have a Bronco II to put one in. I was gonna see if that would fit in it without any tranny mods. I thinjk im gonna find a Eairly Bronco and just have it as all around truck.
 
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