Originally posted by Nater:


So, I should def stick to the 1999 year, right guys?
Somebody mentioned that I may have to swap heads if I go any NEWER, right?

I found quite a few 24V 3.0L's from '99 cars with low miles (tough to know if the mileage statements are true...is there a vin# on the block?).
If I go with a motor out of a newer car (ie. out of the newer body style) I'm looking at more swapping, aren't I?
I do know that there are some intake differences but I thought that was it???






Yes you'll have to swap heads. Yes the block has a vin on it. Hard to lie.


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