Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) 215HP 96,97 vs 215hp 98

[Niro]

I know this must of been asked before but modding wise, are there any differences between the 96,97 215 pumps vs the 98 215 pump?



I found a very beautiful 96 with a nice tan interior, 4wd stick, ext cab etc. . its selling for 7K 145K miles

but I do plan on modding at some point as well



also with the exception of the shortbed and interiors are there differences between 96,97 and 98 say like brakes wise or anything suspension related etc?

thanks alot guys I really appreciate it

 

[GO 4LO]

No difference in the pumps. If it's an 887 or 913, then it's a 215hp pump. Major differences between 96/97 vs. 98 are the rear doors (quad cab on 98 vs. club cab on 96/97) and the updated interior in 98. There are some differences in the frame too, I believe - quad cab frames needed to be more rigid since the qc body flexes more than the cc body. Nothing big there, though.

Chris

 

[Smokey96]

I believe the 97 and 98 215 pumps have 13mm barrels and plungers while the 96's are only 12mm.

 

[Cooker]

I believe the 97 and 98 215 pumps have 13mm barrels and plungers while the 96's are only 12mm.

None of the 215 pumps have 13mm barrels.