Engine swap question.

[Bald Eagle]

Hi Guys, I drive a 3.0ltr 3rd gen and got a reminder for my road tax today (€1293) for the year. I can only think of one way to get around this and it's to swap in a smaller engine and either have an engineers report confirming the swap or bring it in for inspection. I'd like it to be as small as possible (1.6-1.8ltr) which would reduce the road tax considerably. The 3.0ltr could be chucked back in when finished. Anyone got any suggestions for a particular engine to use or indeed any other ideas ?

[BUSHWHACKER]

[davidy2980]

fill the back up with batteries and fit an electric motor then it will be a hybrid and i am sure the tax is cheaper or take out the engine and fit more batteries and the tax will be free

[Predictable Bob]

I've no idea if it's possible to do what you want easily but I suspect that if you do drop engine size you're going to end up with a vehicle that's ptetty much gutless or an engine that's being pushed to its limits. If you actually need the Surf probably be cheaper to forget the engine swap, get rid of the 3.0, get a 2.4 and purchase a sign that says "Slow Vehicle - Please Pass"

Realistically I'd suggest that you go back to basics so that people have an idea of your requirements ...


1. What do you need a vehicle for

2. What is your budget for a. purchase b. running costs


IF you actually need the power/functionality of the Surf then I'd suggest that you take the hit on the road tax and try to save some dosh elsewhere by running veg or going bio

[TonyN]

Bob's right, a 2.4 is hard to live with after driving a 3.0. Anything smaller would just be rubbish.

[animal]

I think your all missing the point here.
What he seems to be saying is , he wants to fit a smaller engine so it can be registered with a small engine for cheaper tax, then fit the 3.0l engine straight back in but not tell dvla so that he has a 3.0 but is paying cheaper tax for a smaller engine.
So i don't think he's worried about a smaller engine being gutless as it will only be in the surf long enough to get paperwork for it lol
Naughty naughty.

[TonyN]

OK, I though he ment put the 3.0 later as in when selling it. I have just woken up, and foruming in bed with iPhone, things are a little fuzzy still....

[animal]

Lol.
You have an iphone! That's where you've gone wrong , I forgive you now you've explained your mistake lol

[MWS]

You could always fit one of these. As you can see, it's a V8, so even Bushwhacker would approve!........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zt3...eature=related


Or for that traditional "old timey" hot rod look, how about this.......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUvzw...eature=related

[Predictable Bob]

But that would be illegal !

Not to mention very naughty

[flounderbout]

Hi Guys, I drive a 3.0ltr 3rd gen and got a reminder for my road tax today (€1293) for the year. I can only think of one way to get around this and it's to swap in a smaller engine and either have an engineers report confirming the swap or bring it in for inspection. I'd like it to be as small as possible (1.6-1.8ltr) which would reduce the road tax considerably. The 3.0ltr could be chucked back in when finished. Anyone got any suggestions for a particular engine to use or indeed any other ideas ?

Can't tell if trolling or just very... Oh wait, yes I can.

[BigBobE]

go the route i have, you'll find the boot is just about the right size to actually turn the truck into crewcab for tax purposes €288 a year...

[Bald Eagle]

Animal nailed it on the head. I've had two 2.4ltr Hiluxes and know how good the 3.oltr is in comparison. I'm also considering running on veg oil/biodiesel to save some money. Having to pay the thieving bast##ds €1293 for a years road tax makes me want to vomit. I just can't see the justification for it, it's equivalent to the tax on eight 1ltr cars with their combined emissions and I don't get to run an eight litre engine. Come on guys, some good tech help is what I need. And yeah I know I'm being naughty but...........f@*k them!

[Fricfrac]

1293 euro road tax.................Kinnell... .........

[TonyN]

No one should be encouraging you to break the law on a public forum.

Use your brains and rephrase the question so you don't drop yourself and others in trouble.