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1992 2.4 TD Auto Table top Ute. The head..She's dead. I've had enough so it's time for a bigger and better pwer plant.I can get a Lexus quad cam V8 1/2 cut for A$2700 (Australian) including 5 speed,loom and computer.As there is damage to the tops of the bores on the 2.4 the total rebuild cost is about A$6000. I love my ute and want to keep it....Any ideas on a good motor/trans combo?? This Ute lives in Tasmania....Coolish weather and lots of hills.
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How about a V8 out of a Holden, probably be able to get a plate to mate it to the toyota gearbox.Originally posted by Cayuga Duck
Have a look here, this guy fittted a 5.0 HO Ford V8 in his Surf.
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~jonhel5/
You could probably pick up a 302 out of an LTD down there pretty cheap. It would be a lot less complex than the Lexus, the parts would be cheap and the driveability for a Surf would be much better cos the torque curve would be much lower down.
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You should be able to find more info on the Holden conversion here.
http://www.marks4wd.com/index.htmlComment
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Thanks to both of you,not only for responding so quickly,but also for the quality of the info.Unfortunately(in some ways) my future son inlaw picked a particularly bad time to swap our old computer for his old one which is much better. It required some different bits so I have been unable to respond to you both sooner.I am sussing out the info over the next few days and will let you know in the next couple of weeks which way I,ve gone. THANKS!!!Comment
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Motor transplant devlopments
Well,My mechanic who has worked as an engine reconditioner for more than 13 years has never seen a head with so many cracks in it. the top 1/2" of all the bores were water damaged (also the worst he has seen) The turbo was starting to leak oil and the auto trans was flaring minorly between gears.All up cost A$8000.00 After further reseach the Holden V8 option A$7200.00 The Lexus V8 A$7850.00....... I have ended up with 3LT No turbo with 5 speed manual and tranfer case out of a 2003 Australian model Hilux with 38000 klms' A$5550.00 and an interested buyer for the auto and transfer case for A$500.00 The transplant should be complete by Sunday night as my mechanic works at home after work and on weekends Once again thanks for your help. Regards Anton.Comment
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Motor transplant..Help Please...update
Well,After many many troubles the Ute has a 5L 3LT non turbo,no EFI diesel.The autos gone, now a 5 speed manual. It goes to the auto electrician for the last time tomorrow.It's been nearly 8 months now.Thanks to those people in the club who have helped Regards from Anton P.S. I guess I need a turbo now...Comment
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