Swap engines,or not?

[maximus99]

I like my 99 Galant GTZ V6,but with over 160,000 miles it may be getting close to finding a car with better gas mileage the way things are these days.I was considering keeping it and swapping in a new replacement 3.0 V6. But now,I'm forced tp consider swapping in what most 99's had,the 4 cylinder. But would it match up to the 4 spd auto I have? Or would this whole idea not be worth the money,& I should just look for another car altogether?? I found this engine listed on Ebay today-->> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-02-Mitsu...em300228487933& -Any advice?

[RAZ_76]

Motor mounts will not match up so in other words, not worth the trouble. Just buy another galant with I4 if you want smaller engine but you wont be saving much. I have e Galants, 2 running and one down. Both my Galants are I4s and I'm not saving ton of money on gas, trust me. Get another V6 engine and replace that one if anything.

[IVORY_G]

the gas mileage difference is only like 2 MPG from what I remember reading on consumer guide.com. You're better off sticking with swapping/rebuilding a V6. Not to mention having to swap the wiring harness & possibly the ECU...

[VegasMatt]

Just leave the original V6 in there until it dies. Then put another one in. I have had four different engines in my Galant. This last one only had 45K miles on it but the chassis has well over 100K.

[RAZ_76]

^^^^Exactly, Im getting ready to put my 3rd engine in mine..:lol: Chassis has over 200K

[maximus99]

Thanks 4 the advice! Yeah,I have seen replacement 3.0 V6's also,so if I need to I may go that route.Might be looking for a higher mileage car when I can afford it too