V8 into Surf

[blackpoolsparks]

never thought about transfer case being in different position.

[hiroler]

pardon my stupidity but why would you go to all the trouble of fitting anything but a lexus or perhaps a rover v8? i have heard nothing but good reviews about the early 1uz models? if you want more power and want to spend silly money would a supercharged lexus be the best option?

[Phantom]

pardon my stupidity but why would you go to all the trouble of fitting anything but a lexus or perhaps a rover v8? i have heard nothing but good reviews about the early 1uz models? if you want more power and want to spend silly money would a supercharged lexus be the best option?

I love V8s but oh for a supra turbo can you imagine that.

[Apache]

I pardon no-one's stupidity!!!

I refer my learned friend to post 4. Sound, Ferrari badge, thats all.

Oh, and the fact that it would be about a zillion times cooler having a Ferrari engine than having a posh Toyota engine.

[hiroler]

i was not factoring in the coolness!!

[BUSHWHACKER]

never thought about transfer case being in different position.

It has been done, I helped a guy in the States with the wiring in his '98 4Runner conversion.
I'll have to get under our 3rd gen and have a measure up.

[Apache]

i was not factoring in the coolness!!

Ahhh, thats where your calculations went wrong!

[BUSHWHACKER]

pardon my stupidity but why would you go to all the trouble of fitting anything but a lexus or perhaps a rover v8? i have heard nothing but good reviews about the early 1uz models? if you want more power and want to spend silly money would a supercharged lexus be the best option?

Early 1uz engines have the strongest bottom ends and the thickest con-rods.
Those (ours) engines can handle 500 bhp without the need for a major overhaul!

p.s. Superchargers can cost 2.5k though.

[monsterz4]

Has anyone on here done a Chevy V8 conversion? I am currently running a Vauxhall Monaro with 5.7 V8 LS1 engine and would love to have it in my truck!

Here is the other car, sadly my 4Runner is now my economy car for round town!

[Apache]

p.s. Superchargers can cost 2.5k though.

May as well go the Ferrari option then. Less power, immeasurably cooler!

[Apache]

I am currently running a Vauxhall Monaro with 5.7 V8 LS1 engine and would love to have it in my truck!

You answered your own question...

Vince?

[BUSHWHACKER]

You answered your own question...

Vince?

That engine is too long/wide for the Surf's engine bay.
Plus the torque would spit the rear axle out from under the truck!

[Phantom]

A mate of mine (Nobby) you might of heard of him he wins all the shows is about to put a V6 granada cosworth in his 2nd gen

[monsterz4]

That engine is too long/wide for the Surf's engine bay.
Plus the torque would spit the rear axle out from under the truck!

Never mind. You'd never get tired of the V8 noise though!

[Apache]

That engine is too long/wide for the Surf's engine bay.
Plus the torque would spit the rear axle out from under the truck!

Not if its attached to 8 shock absorbers like that minging Surf on eBay!