We can take the frigid winters but not high humidity. We haven't explored that part of the state, glad to have come across your channel. Awesome trip!
@itsaboutfam
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We tried a few times but the summer months here in Florida are just not ideal or fun to enjoy the outdoors for us. It's hot and humid and mosquitoes and not to mention high potential for torrential rain in the summer afternoons. Fall, winter and a little bit or early spring is when we do the majority of our outdoor activities here. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. 🤜🤛
@Mr4Grim
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😎👍 Love it
@triverparaguay2026
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Mk2 Power!... 💪
@itsaboutfam
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Thank you😎👍
@on1ytheb3st
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Can you go over some of the engine options in the Gen 2s depending on the year (Gen 2.5 in your case)? I’m confused which engines were offered in the 2 vs 2.5 generation years. Seems there were both 3.0L and 3.5L V6s in both a SOHC and DOHC. Which were the more reliable of the lot as I’ve heard valve stem seals are an issue with some.
@itsaboutfam
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Mitsubishis V6s were coded 6g7x and the last number was based on displacement. The 2 sizes a available in the IS market for the Gen 2/2.5 Monteros were: 6g72 3.0L 6g74 3.5L 1992-93 only offered the 3.0L 1994 offered the 3.0 in the LS model and the SR introduced the DOHC 3.5. 1995-1996 were all 3.5L. The LS models came with the SOHC 3.5 while the SRs got the DOHC 3.5 1997-2000 only offered the SOHC 3.5. The 6g7x series Mitsubishis V6s were Mitsubishis workhorse motor found in majority of their V6 equipped vehicles and when they were working with Dodge/Chrysler at the time it was also in their vehicles too. As long the maintenance is performed on them...they are dead reliable. Unfortunately previously owners neglected a lot of them and we'll become problematic for the next owners until fully resolved. The only issues with them is the valve stem seals. Mitsubishi and Honda used the same manufacturing for their VSS during the 90s early 2000s so it's common to see smoke coming out on acceleration during long idle. Another issue is the crank bolt which Mitsubishi did redesign. What was supposed to happen is after the 1st timing belt replaced that the updated crank bolt should have been replaced. Some DIYers or local small mechanics didn't know and reused the original one. The original ones could snap and break . Other than that Monteros are solid over engineered built rigs.
@on1ytheb3st
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@@itsaboutfam Wow thank you for the thorough explanation. Thinking about moving forward with one of these instead of a 3rd gen 4Runner in the near future. Must have airbags though for the gf and me so it has to be 1996-2000 years. Let me make sure I’ve got this right. So for the 1995-1996 years it was the 3.5 engine in both SOHC and DOHC. Based on power figures it seems the DOHC had around 215hp and the SOHC was well under 200hp. What’s weird is as you say the 1997-2000 years were exclusively the 3.5 SOHC but it’s power rating shown online is 200hp exactly. So is the 1997-2000 year engine the same as the 1995-1996 LS 3.5 SOHC just with more power? Why did they not stick with the 3.5 DOHC with 215hp? Also I just realized in your Part 1 video of your 1998 Montero when you first got it delivered, an engine bay pic in the video shows V6 3500 24 Valve. Doesn’t that mean your 1998 has a 3.5 DOHC engine?
@itsaboutfam
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@@on1ytheb3st basically starting 1995 Mitsubishi just offered the 6g74 3.5L V6. The SR (94-96) models got the DOHC 3.5 and the LS models got the SOHC 3.5. Both versions were 24 valves. Not sure why exactly Mitsubishi stopped offering the DOHC 3.5 after 96, but could of been due to model sales (SRs were more expensive than the LS models) or maybe budgetary reasons. 98-2000 only the SOHC 3.5L were available. Power was higher than previous years due to intake design and better tuned from the factory. Another thing to remember is that only the SR models and 98-99 Winter package models had the factory rear lockers, headlight washers, leather and heated seats, adjustable suspension, side mirror defrost. 94-96 SRs had the best factory gearing for the U.S Gen 2s with 4.63 gears and 97-00 had 4 27s. This is a factor of you plan to run bigger tires like 33s.
@on1ytheb3st
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@@itsaboutfam That makes a lot of sense now. That’s something new I’ve learned, I’ve always thought the most valves SOHC engines had was 3 per cylinder with obviously most often having 2, but 4 for a SOHC is new to me haha. Its funny, from what I see online, the ladder year 1998-2000 montero was about 1 second faster from 0-60 than the 1996 SR Montero when it has less power (200 vs 215) and looks like a couple hundred pounds heavier. Must be down to the difference in gearing you’re talking about. I wonder if people have swapped the 1996 SR engine into the newer Gen 2.5 chassis and if that has any difference if at all (probably not a plug and play swap). Do both the 3.5L V6 DOHC engine from the 1996 SR and the 3.5L V6 SOHC engine from the 1997-2000 years have that same 6g74 engine code? I ask in case I ever need to do major repairs on the Montero I end up with. I’m curious your opinion on whether the 3.5 DOHC or SOHC engine was more reliable based on your research or are they very comparable. My guess is the SOHC just for simplicity sake but maybe quality of manufacturing was different towards the end of the Gen 2 lifespan, curious what your thoughts are. Lastly, as for the factory air lockers are they reliable? Can you tap into the factory compressor with a hose for airing up tires? I might actually try to find a Gen 2.5 without a locker and add an ARB air locker instead for that ability to air up tires.
@itsaboutfam
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@@on1ytheb3st Both the DOHC and SOHC are coded 6G74. They are basically the same with the only difference being obviously the heads and the pistons. The DOHC pistons are slightly higher compression. The bottom ends are pretty much identical. Both were reliable, its just that the DOHC just was a bit harder to work on because of the DOHC heads and intake setup. Mitsubishi didn't skimp on the build of these motors. The effort to swap a DOHC to a 98-00 isn't really worth it due to the wiring honestly. Most of the Gen 2.5 guys (98-00) will swap to a 6G75 which is a 3.8L V6 which Mitsubishi used in the 2003+ Gen 3 Monteros, 9g/10g Galants, 3g Eclipses and Endeavors. The non MIVEC versions are basically plug and play and produce as much power as the DOHC 3.5. Some guys are trying to perfect the intergration of using the 6G75 MIVEC version but thats a bit more tricky due to the ECU and wiring for the MIVEC solenoids. If you are going to find a Gen 2.5 Montero..you might as well find a 98-99 with the factory rear lockers. You could get a 2000 and find the donors but its more work unless you have no options or its hard to pass up. The OEM Mitsubishi factory lockers are STOUT and reliable. Monteros came with 9.5 rear ends...its BEEFY. If you have the factory locker..all you need to get is a ARB or TRE front locker and you have a triple locked Montero. The OEM air pump for the lockers are not suitable to air up tires. They pump about 5 psi to activate the rear lockers...not enough to air up tires as a decent rate and they aren't designed to run that long. If anything goes wrong with the factory lockers its the rubber air hose may need replacement. ALL monteros have a locker center differential also.
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