3.0L swap is a very popular upgrade around here...um, but I think you have to clear out some junk in the engine compartment & roll the inner fender wells 'cause it's soooo much bigger than the 2.5L. Um, yea...
1999 Sportage 4x4...don't go there, it was free
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