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will a 3.1 isuzu motor fit into a 2.8 mu

Postby isuzumuman » Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:07 pm

Does anyone know if a 3.1 turbo motor out of a mu will bolt straight up to the gearbox, engine mounts etc of a mu which has a 2.8 turbo in it at the momment. Any help would be great. cheers. :)
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Re: will a 3.1 isuzu motor fit into a 2.8 mu

Postby geeves » Fri Nov 19, 2010 1:57 pm

It has been done. I think there was a hiccup around the clutch but cant remember
Sanding your knuckles before starting work can help. That way you cant skin them
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Re: will a 3.1 isuzu motor fit into a 2.8 mu

Postby isuzumuman » Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:55 pm

yeah i heard that the 2.8 clutch isnt strong enough or something.
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Re: will a 3.1 isuzu motor fit into a 2.8 mu

Postby geeves » Sun Nov 21, 2010 1:19 pm

3.1 clutch costs 1 1/2 times as much
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Re: will a 3.1 isuzu motor fit into a 2.8 mu

Postby isuzumuman » Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:45 pm

oh sweet as now got another 2.8 cheers for your help. :)
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