89&90PATHY Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I've got a guy here local with a V6 3.3L with 28K miles out of a 1999 Pathfinder. He will sell it cheap- about $500 to $600 I think. What will it take to work in my 89 or my 90 Pathfinder. Is it worth doing? Ge also has the tranny for 300-400 bucks. Should I buy it? Engine is COMPLETE, including, complete fuel injector system, intake, spark plugs, wires, distrbutor, water pump, etc. Condition of parts: the motor and transmission are in immaculate condition. No leaks anywhere. Both run perfectly and strong. Everything has been covered and taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Hmm, from what I understand, it's only the top end of the motor thats different. Does that mean it bolts up to the tranny ?? It should, but I can't swear by it. What makes me wonder is if the 99 ECU is needed, and if it needs input from dual/quad o2 sensors, etc. This is beyond what I know, but I figured pointing out potential issues was worth typing. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_C Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 One thing I know is that the ECU will be needed for the engine. I don't see any MAJOR problems if you swapped in both the tranny and engine together...but hey, who knows..I've been known to be wrong....alot Sounds like a hell of a deal though...if it doesn't work out, you wouldn't have a hard time selling that engine and tranny to someone else looking for one...I'd say go for it, and figure it out afterwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 You could do what they did in Project pathfinder (this link has been thrown up here off and on, so some will kow it) Project Pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 JUMP ON IT! If you can, that is. Heh. That engine would sell for a LOT more at a junkyard, and with low mileage too? What a sweet deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89&90PATHY Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Hey Anyone know how much power I'd gain by swaping this in for my VG30I? I forget what stock HP is. If I bolt on all my 30I stuff would the extra HP increase be worth the truble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 I believe the 3.3 was rated somewhere in the 170 HP range so you would gain 20-25hp... You can probably get 10-15+ hp with headers, exhaust, intake and electric fan on your 3.0 for the same price. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeMan Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Yes, but what about a 3.3 with all those aftermentioned parts B? That would be an even better motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyb33 Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 damn, nice find, sweet deal....pretty much looks like you are gonna love having that engine... good luck with the engine swap!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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