RE: Milano Mod's?

[James Montebello <jamesm@domain.elided>]

3.0 engines are so cheap and so available that I'd just buy one before
going the "machine the block" route to build a 2.8.  If you really want a
2.8 (and they're supposed to be really nice super-free-revving engines),
you can make one by putting your 2.5 crank in a used 3.0 engine.  You can
use solid all-factory parts to do this, build the whole thing in your
garage, and don't have to fork out for the machine work to adapt the
3.0 liners and to the 2.5 block.



On Wed, 26 Feb 2003, Brian Shorey wrote:

> > I don't think that the 3.0 pistons and liners can be used in
> > a 2.5. Anyone
> > else know otherwise?
>
> With some block machining, yes they can.  The result is a 2.8 motor.
>
> > A long time ago I think someone (shankle?) offered a 'big
> > bore' kit for the
> > 2.5 which made it into something like a 2.7 if I remember
> > correctly. Anyone
> > know anything more about these?
>
> See above..
>
> > Are there any other piston choices available off the shelf
> > for the 2.5s that
> > offer a higher  compression ratio? I'm not aware of any P&L
> > sets other than
> > stock.
>
> I'd consider the 2.8 option before going with higher compression.
>
> > The thought of shaving the heads for the sole purpose of increasing
> > compression does not really appeal to me that much.
> >
> > Emission requirements here are not too much of a concern, although the
> > catalytic converter needs to be retained for a 'visual' inspection.
>
> My ex-Verde had ported heads, ECU, coated headers (this is a *must* imo,
> as it not only helps the performance but also cools the engine
> compartment big time), and it went very well, significantly better than
> a stock one.
>
> It's easy enough to add the cams later, 164S cams are a good street cam
> for a Milano.
>
> The most significant effect will be to increase the displacement, either
> by popping in a 3.0 or making the 2.8 mods.
>
> bs
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