Best Cheap Overland Rig? - Mitsubishi Montero

I take you inside and out of my First Generation 1987 Mitsubishi Montero Overland Rig and share my thoughts. We look at the 4g54 engine go 4x4 off roading and daily driving. The sound is great and it looks so cool!

[@daletaylorjr.4786]

I had a 1987 Dodge Raider. (Same thing with Dodge badges). My parents purchased it in 88. I was driving it in 96 when I was 16y/o and the head cracked. Parents put a rebuilt motor in it and my sister took it to collage. I got an S10. Fast forward 10 years and I got it back from my parents. There was a lot of fun had in that little red Raider but it’s time came to sell it. Enjoy it while you have it for sure.

[@jvadv231]

You won't go wrong with this rig Pajero lovers here.

[@lecarlwilliams7795]

Not a car guy at all, but this surprisingly kept my attention the whole time. Good shot choice. Music and pace was spot on. Just wait Uebb, this is only the beginning!

[@CrossRutFilms]

Thanks Cool Hand! Its all for you!! lol

[@ricardojaramillo633]

It is the best 4x4 in the world by far. For something they are the undisputed winners of 12 dakar

[@sacredshogun6325]

Ricardo Jaramillo it is awesome, I love mine

[@crazysteve7286]

same

[@aurelsinani2082]

I have this best ever car

[@JF14Official]

So True!!

[@nargraphic87]

I have a 97 Montero Wagon, 3000 V6, and man, I can't get enough of it, such an awesome truck, I love it 🤣🤘🏼💪🏼

[@oscarsanchezmendoza2274]

I just bought my '87 back from a friend, I was the second owner. I loved this thing.. not sure I will ever let it go again.

[@stacykenyon5770]

My first and second one of these were 4g54, a gen 1 and a gen 2. I now have a gen 2 with a 6g72 and wish it was a 4g54 because of the simplicity. All swb models. Love them.

[@CrossRutFilms]

indeed! I love the 4g54! It too easy and it just keeps going!

[@drummondhammond4040]

I had a 2005 Pajero/Shogun SWB diesel. 268750 miles. Engine never opened. Can go anywhere any terrain vehicle. Absolute monster of a vehicle

[@kevinf9109]

I need more videos about this montero pleaseeeeeeee

[@CrossRutFilms]

Maybe I will!!!!!

[@ariyankhan4337]

@@CrossRutFilms u didnt y

[@cooperadams303]

@@ariyankhan4337 he sold it to me

[@ariyankhan4337]

@@cooperadams303 nice

[@demetrealeksanashvili2436]

@@CrossRutFilms yea please❤🔥

[@Dadscollaborative]

Awesome!!! love to see this page going again!!

[@CrossRutFilms]

Thank you! should be fun!

[@jimmesep2108]

I just got my 99 2.5 gen SR rolling again after a 9 year hiatus, it still has a few issues but I'll work those out, great video

[@endless.thirty]

Omg I need to see more footage of your first gen lancer! My dad and his buddies used to rally them back in the 90’s!

[@Tabbyf]

A Pajero/Montero fan here too. My parents still daily drives their 90's Inter-cooled Turbo Diesel Pajero JDM.

[@stevenwhittington6365]

I have a 4door version of this with a v6 and they really do go where ever you point it. Hope you do some videos of you working on it I’d love to see some build videos

[@CrossRutFilms]

That would be fun! where are you located?

[@stevenwhittington6365]

@@CrossRutFilms ft worth Texas

[@CrossRutFilms]

@@stevenwhittington6365 that's a haul!!!

[@stevenwhittington6365]

@@CrossRutFilms yeah I've had 2 of these but the city mad me get rid of my parts one so I took everything out of it and put it in my shed. Scrapped the body. It was a sad day lol. Ben driving one for the last 7 or so years

[@CrossRutFilms]

@@stevenwhittington6365 Oh wow! 7 years. That's awesome.

[@blakewilliams9642]

Love the monotone humor... subscribed

[@DocGTO]

Love Monteros. I have 3. Did you ever do a valve stem seal job to stop the oil use?

[@FrankU_]

My grandpa got this car Is good and i love it

[@ordonez556]

Great rig! Do you think it's possible to switch out the motor to a small block v8? Or v6?

[@alxzndr]

Yesss!! This is awesome!!

[@CrossRutFilms]

Dude!!! thanks did you see you and the mini at the end?

[@flyrrow]

Awesome video! I got one of those only mine is turbo diesel and has an intercooler, besides that it's almost the same! Also mine had entire engine replaced by a 2nd generation Mitsubishi engine year 2000. I love the height and inner space, it feels like riding a small tank. do you know if Dodge Raider parts are entirely compatible with Monteros from the same year?

[@fastfoodvwFL]

Cesar, yes they can. The Raider is just a rebadged Montero

[@nonope1774]

Back in the early 90s I ran those weber carbs on some rally car/off road builds and really liked them. If you look hard enough you might be able to find a bolt up webber to tube style filter adapter. Either by finding the weber factory one online. Or even finding the right old 4cyl car that came with that carb factory and use that. I think some omni years and pintos.

[@khaldounatassi7857]

Really cool truck man! Love your rally car too! Don't they both share the same four banger ?? 4g54 (or g54b)? I also have a 1987 shorty! Found your post on the mitsubishi monteros usa fb page

[@CrossRutFilms]

Yep they share the same engine! totally different though. the montero is the slowest vehicle i own and the 5g54 in the rally car is fully built makes 250hp!

[@ItzRue]

How do u take the back seat completely out

[@1satisfiedmind]

yep, love my '88 Raider...even though I need a new motor.

[@harrybighhawkins4409]

I had the 1988 petrol one, loved it

[@CrossRutFilms]

They are great! I love mine.

[@harrybighhawkins4409]

A very rare vehicle here in England , I’ve had all sorts of newer trucks from ford and Mitsubishi but that little dodge raider AKA Mitsubishi montero aka Mitsubishi shogun mk1 was my favourite by far, someone pulled out on me at 30mpg destroyed the Ford Fiesta with zero damage to mine bar from a scuff on the bull bar... epic machine

[@CrossRutFilms]

@@harrybighhawkins4409 thats too funny!! My friend told me 2 of his friends had one in school and they could run into the other one at 20mph and it did nothing to either one haha!!!

[@kevinf9109]

looking forward on seeing more videos about this pajero

[@CrossRutFilms]

Thanks! maybe i will!!!

[@brianmckenna3915]

You failed to mention the best real suspension seat in a 4x4. I’m surprised Jeep has not utilized this setup years ago, damn bean counters.

[@danilocapellan1316]

Nice Jeep 🚙 I love them. Where could I find parts for this Jeep, ? I planing to buy one .

[@crazysteve7286]

where you put the oil in the back i think the jack is met to go in there

[@javiermora4389]

Excelente Carro , congratulation , saludos de Ecuador, es un tractor

[@noot9360]

How is it at highway speeds? I’m looking at one near where I live.

[@exploringwithjonathan]

Lol mine has 340,000 miles on it and i havent had to add oil since i bought it 5 months ago. Now i changed the oil. Might wanna beat up whoever owned it before you.

[@irish44j]

nice review. I just picked up an '89 SWB Raider (so, same thing as the Montero). And I also have a RWD rally car (e30 that we run in ARA, NASA, and rallycross), Looking forward to getting this Raider back on the road (bought it with a blown engine).

[@uebelhorsons5762]

Awesome, love the e30. I have a 318is e30 i plan to do something fun with eventually. I'm sure we know lots of the same people!

[@irish44j]

@@uebelhorsons5762 if you have a few dozen hours and want to read about "doing fun things" with e30s, check out my very long build thread (also, my new Raider build thread is on the same forum): grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/mein-e30-mein-sammlungkreuz-baugewinde-my-318i-rallycross-build-thread/40440/page1/

[@fastfoodvwFL]

Irish44j, check into the Facebook group Mitsubishi Monteros USA for a lot of good information.

[@irish44j]

@@fastfoodvwFL yep, been on there for a while, thanks!

[@PasalaKool]

i got an mk2 with the 6g74 if it is burning oil verify all the head seals after i change that in mine it stopped burning oil. I can not be more happy with my swb monster

[@simonbartolomeo8548]

Great video! I just recently acquired one and as a self proclaimed novice when it comes to this stuff, your edit was very informative and helpful. Have any other resources you like specific to this model/make for someone who's not such a gear head? Thanks in advance!

[@CrossRutFilms]

Simon Winograd hmmm what are you looking for?

[@simonbartolomeo8548]

@@CrossRutFilms just basic stuff, like your tip about the Mitsubishi burning lots of oil and the product you recommended. Perhaps any blogs/vids or other resources pertaining to this older Montero that you also maybe found useful. Thanks very much!

[@CrossRutFilms]

Simon Winograd yes of course. Unfortunately there’s not much out there not in the Spanish market.

[@simonbartolomeo8548]

@@CrossRutFilms English content is fine as well. Thanks very much!

[@CrossRutFilms]

Simon Winograd I would recommend some Facebook groups.

[@vagabondroller]

What kind of rally car? Looks like an escort but mitsu motor?

[@JF14Official]

What type of snorkel do you have on the Raider?

[@JF14Official]

@cooper adams I appreciate it! Thanks!

[@johnmccoy1887]

Hello I have a 1987 dodge raider With a new diesel engine Can you direct me to the snorkel vendor Once I get it inside the engine compartment no problem to hook up THANKS

[@dubonni4443]

Roof Racks brand name?

[@macelius]

More Montero!

[@jorgelopezibanez7949]

Thanks for sharing, im looking for parts to work on my dodge raider 87 (mitsubishi montero) any webpage or retail store you recommend ?

[@CrossRutFilms]

sorry I wish I had an answer but I have a hard time finding some parts myself.

[@JohnnyBfromPeoria]

RockAuto has a lot of stuff. Also join the Facebook page Mitsubishi Monteros USA.

[@jrcastaneac]

Hello, great video thank you. I have a question for you. I just bought a 1988 Monti 2 door. I am wondering how can I identify this engine? Might not be the OG. I know it's a 4 cylinder that looks very similar to yours. But I recently went to autozone to buy some oil and filter. They gave me whatever the comp calls for which the oil filter does match the description. It is much smaller on the engine I currently have. Any info will be much appreciated. Ty

[@jrcastaneac]

Oil filter does NOT*

[@ezrakh]

Pretty sure there’s a metal plate under the hood (in front of radiator) with the engine details etched into it

[@PavesGarage]

Hey would you guys mind if I use a few seconds of your footage in an upcoming video of mine about Pajeros? Will credit you on screen. Cheers

[@richardburleigh7547]

What kit of roof rack did you mount to it?

[@CrossRutFilms]

The cheapest one one google shopping!

[@yeop-jagindas]

Great montero..!😆

[@demetrealeksanashvili2436]

Make another vid about it pls

[@hedgeclipper418]

where the hell did you get one of these for $1900?

[@Raymasseyus]

I remember when those we knew I've loved them since then. Can't find any of the Northeast now because I think they're all dissolved.

[@shonuffisthemaster]

there is an 89 v6 with 210k in my area rn for $700....seriously thinking about it

[@CrossRutFilms]

do it!!!!!

[@tristianshirk698]

Other then the carb do you have any other upgrades on it?

[@CrossRutFilms]

Tristian Shirk not much. I think the wheels are aftermarket. It currently doesn’t have a muffler on it but it’s very quiet considering the fact.

[@tristianshirk698]

@@CrossRutFilms okay thanks man I hope you do more videos with on it later

[@CrossRutFilms]

Tristian Shirk 👍🏻👍🏻 Will do!

[@petergriffin3127]

"Just for you" 🤣🤣🤣

[@CrossRutFilms]

hahah Yeah thats right Just for you!!!

[@werdscantdescribe1640]

Mine has 118xxx on her, it is the Dodge Raider version

[@fastfoodvwFL]

Check into the Facebook group Mitsubishi Monteros USA. 4k like minded people there.

[@earlcalloway7580]

Had one good truck

[@CrossRutFilms]

Thanks! I love it!

[@Dadscollaborative]

agree!

[@hedgeclipper418]

says it's super cheap. I can't find one anywhere. Someone wants way more than $1900 for a (diesel) one. only cheap ones up here are RHD autos. where do I looook?

[@jonathanmosley9867]

He did not get this for $1900

[@dosstheboss100]

Same as dodge raider correct?

[@CrossRutFilms]

yes indeed!

[@sacredshogun6325]

It was a rebadged Montero to help Dodge.

[@iFixJunk]

But what kind of OIL mileage is it getting? And do you think maybe the oil mileage is tricking you into believing your MPGs are better than they are? You have to consider ALL the possibilities... Haha, nice little toy.

[@larrynewingham1494]

Lol, just for me

[@CrossRutFilms]

Larry Newingham hahah!!

[@hgj2019]

On my 87, I also changed carbs, but I modified the air cleaner box to fit the new carb. Worked great, looked stick til you took the filter box off revealing the carb. Shame to have the snorkel as nothing more than non-functional decoration.

[@itzjobi]

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