so i was thinking of gettin a 03 3.5 n swaping it in my 99 max. ive looked on here on how exactly to do the swap, but im still kinda confused...is it just a matter of pullin out the old engine, putting in the 3.5, and making sure eveything is hooked up? or is it a little more difficult than that?

 

nevermind, just found the sticky.

 

Why not an 02 3.5L

 

either or....both have 255hp 245torque

 

'02 FTW



think it all the way thru, and plan before you decide and attempt to do anything. Factor in down time, cost, where to purcahse parts.

I should have my list of every single thing I purchased while doing the swap.

 

Yes cuz the list is longer than u think and more costly then u think also. I am getting my finals parts as we speak.

 

^^^

Seriously, I didnt really know about the various small things I'd need to keep running out a getting. that adds up. Hell I'm still running out a grabbing more RTV sealant.

Still need spark plugs, oil, and coolant. Its a longer list than you think

 

any reason why 02 is better than 03? just wondering, since I have an 03 with 0 problems.

 

I didn't think there were any differences between the 02 and 03. However the 04+ has EGR built into the IM, so that is something to consider.

 

yup, 5.5 gens didnt have external EGR at all...I love it.

 

I wasnt being serious. I should have put a smiley or something.

 

If you carefully check for prices you can get away with doing it yourself for one thousand flat. So take your time.

 

what is the dif in 04+ 3.5 with the internal egr and the 02, 03 with the external? are you guys using egr with 02,03? or even 04? did you fully hook everything up?

 

yup, i did mine for 1100.

 

i have no evap or egr on my car, no need for it. and 02 and 03 have no external egr, it's the 04+'s that have them.

 

I have an 02 in my car