has anyone ever swaped a 96 2.2L cam into a 98 2200 2.2L block?
if so, was it a direct bolt on? was there any issuses with the ECU/CEL??
cause i'm in need of a new block, and found a 98, but i know the 98+ 2.2's have less HP then the 95-97's
Kardain wrote:Tonite on Fox:
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timming marks are not the same on the cams. It has been discuss alot of times.
Gilles
2.3 Ho
iirc the '98 + is rated at 5 less hp and 5 more tq, which to me sounds like a better tradeoff for everyday driving.
so just make sure i mark the timing off the 96 block before i swap it to the 98??
Kardain wrote:Tonite on Fox:
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The timing marks are machined into the cams for the cam position sensor. THIS SWAP WILL NOT WORK and I REALLY wish ny-jbodies would take it off the site.
If you want a performance cam, sent your PROPER cam to Crane and have it reground for $150 or so.

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alrighty then, i'll just keep my 96 block and swap in my 98 head i have, i know that swap will work, cuz i researched everything and even compaired the 2 head gaskets together
Kardain wrote:Tonite on Fox:
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Oh boy, I hope you fully realize what you're getting into...There are things you won't see by comparing the headgaskets.

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dude, i have the complete upper head assymbly from a 98 cav!

(and the ECU if needed)
Kardain wrote:Tonite on Fox:
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It's not all in the head...

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i was curious about the current topic myself. head swapping that is. i figured it was a pain if at all possible. i know the pushrods are different lengths along with valve geometry altogether. i figure it would be more work vs. benefits.
http://www.helpelijah.com
It's the only non-machining work-around for the top-feed injector problem. So, the cost vs benefit depends on your goals for the motor.

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