3 Litre is it a bad engine?

[Banshee]

Originally Posted by micken

Yes, when the weather turns a bit more pleasant I'm going to flush with a few oil changes and try out a few ideas. Have found that it can run nice if solenoid boost control is replaced with just needle valve. Have Dawes valve to play with too and have used a variable resistor to lower the voltage from the MAF to ECU.

Possibilities still include injector spray pattern and piston rings but I'm not too sure how far I want to get into having the head off etc.

Another thing is that it's auto so that throws in a few more variables on the ECU side, Sport mode and Snow mode for example.

You've got to love your 3.0l haven't you?

I cannot answer that question yet sir as I've yet to live with it day to day yet

I'll soon give you my opinion though and it will be nothing but honest!!!

Keep us up to date with updates and pics as you go, not much write up on the 3 litres compared to the 2.7