Q: I plan on putting a 6g74 from a Diamante
I plan on this because my 6g72 is blown, its supposedly a direct drop in, more displacement and more low end torque at the same price. I know the ECU will need to be tuned for the bigger injectors, will I have any problems with sensors or computers changing from a DOHC 6g72 to a SOHC 6g74
My car has 120000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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