dp213 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I have read a lot about the frankenmotor and not sure its the best option. My wagon in an automatic and I have to put a new motor in it. I am starting from scratch and using nothing from my motor as its my daily driver. I don't want to lose any power by going to a 2.2 but I also want to get away from the double cam. Any ideas would be great. Thanks DP213 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 From your parameters, a frankenmotor build up is your only option, as only a double cam 2.5 (which you now have, and don't want) from 96-99, or a 2.2 motor (which you don't want) from 95-99 will be compatible with your car's OBD2 electronic control system. From my personal experience, I have a 2.2 motor replacing the 2.5 in my 98 OBW. Yes, it is down a little on power, but still has acceptable performance to me. A stock 2.2 motor is super reliable, and runs smoother then a 2.5. Yes, a frankenmotor will develop more hp, but at the expense of requiring high test fuel, and prolly loosing some reliability. Just be sure to buy the very best head gaskets on building a frankenmotor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dp213 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Would those be head gaskets from conetic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Would those be head gaskets from conetic I am not a HG expert. Suggest you create a separate thread to ask USMB members their opinions on HGs for a frankenmotor application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Yes, comtec HG they have one for the franken motor. I would not rule out the 2.2, as they do fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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