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I know this is a debated topic. But I prefer diesel. There you go, I said it. I finally have the car I've waited to have for years (3rd Gen Montero). Long story short, I went to visit family members in the Dominican Republic back in 2006, and my uncle (wealthy guy) had (as he put it) a spare vehicle for me to use. it was a 2001 Montero with a 2.8 turbo diesel engine in it. I drove this thing close to 2500 miles in 2 weeks time, through all kinds of terrain; tropical forests, beaches, sand dunes, and rivers. It was the best experience I've ever had over-landing. The thing was a beast, but what i remember the most out of the vehicle is the torque of that diesel engine. As mentioned earlier just bought a 2005 Mitsubishi Montero with the 3.8L gas engine, and I am not very thrilled of its MPG or it's power. Don't get me wrong, its no slouch when you step on it, but it does not have the torque I remember, or the mileage of the diesel engine. So I want a swap.
I have been researching diesel engines available for this thing, and it is going to be hard finding one that ships to the states. I know its going to be expensive, but please don't destroy my dreams just yet.
Besides the concerns mentioned, here are my questions;
I am aware of the emission problems this might give me, and honestly, I m not worried. I am moving to a state with no emission laws. I am also aware that parts would be scarce, and that worries me a little, but I can manage that. Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
I know this is a debated topic. But I prefer diesel. There you go, I said it. I finally have the car I've waited to have for years (3rd Gen Montero). Long story short, I went to visit family members in the Dominican Republic back in 2006, and my uncle (wealthy guy) had (as he put it) a spare vehicle for me to use. it was a 2001 Montero with a 2.8 turbo diesel engine in it. I drove this thing close to 2500 miles in 2 weeks time, through all kinds of terrain; tropical forests, beaches, sand dunes, and rivers. It was the best experience I've ever had over-landing. The thing was a beast, but what i remember the most out of the vehicle is the torque of that diesel engine. As mentioned earlier just bought a 2005 Mitsubishi Montero with the 3.8L gas engine, and I am not very thrilled of its MPG or it's power. Don't get me wrong, its no slouch when you step on it, but it does not have the torque I remember, or the mileage of the diesel engine. So I want a swap.
I have been researching diesel engines available for this thing, and it is going to be hard finding one that ships to the states. I know its going to be expensive, but please don't destroy my dreams just yet.
Besides the concerns mentioned, here are my questions;
- Has anyone done this, that can give me some advice?
- Is my current transmission, a direct bolt-on to the 4M41?
- Is there another more "compatible" diesel engine I should be looking at instead.
I am aware of the emission problems this might give me, and honestly, I m not worried. I am moving to a state with no emission laws. I am also aware that parts would be scarce, and that worries me a little, but I can manage that. Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
