Hello to everyone,
I have seen a lot of talk on here about shoehorning a 4.0l V8 into the Surf.
I currently have a 92 2.4 auto with a possible head failure, Steel Seal keeping it at bay for the moment.
I have seen an untidy 3.0 auto for sale on a 94 plate and was wondering if it will be a simple in out swap.
1. Are the engine & gearbox mounts in the same place.
2. Will the ECU need changing without changing the loom.
If anyone has heard of one been done I would like to hear about it.
If this is a viable option, does anyone know what the towing capacity of a 3ltr auto is, I know the 2.4 towing max is 1400kg.
I will be towing with it at some point and possibly upto 2000kg.
Been to look at some HJ80 4.2 but for the money they want they are so untidy compared to my surf. That made me think about the swap, save some money and keep the truck I know.
Thanks in anticipation
Andy
I have seen a lot of talk on here about shoehorning a 4.0l V8 into the Surf.
I currently have a 92 2.4 auto with a possible head failure, Steel Seal keeping it at bay for the moment.
I have seen an untidy 3.0 auto for sale on a 94 plate and was wondering if it will be a simple in out swap.
1. Are the engine & gearbox mounts in the same place.
2. Will the ECU need changing without changing the loom.
If anyone has heard of one been done I would like to hear about it.
If this is a viable option, does anyone know what the towing capacity of a 3ltr auto is, I know the 2.4 towing max is 1400kg.
I will be towing with it at some point and possibly upto 2000kg.
Been to look at some HJ80 4.2 but for the money they want they are so untidy compared to my surf. That made me think about the swap, save some money and keep the truck I know.
Thanks in anticipation
Andy
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