Outer Limits 4x4 Board

I race road bikes so the 105 ive got now gets used to tow an enclosed trailer and does the odd trip up the bush now and then the problem is its a bit on the slow side with the trailer and the price of diesel now im better of having a v8 on gas and it can still do the odd trip up the bush.

Thomo ...

How much room is there between the front of the engine and the radiator in a V8 Swap in an 80 series? Eg- Holden 308 or Chev.

Basicaly is it a lot more than the stock 6cyl or very similar?

I have a Gen 3 in my 105, which is not an 80, however they are not that different.

There is plenty of room ...

I race road bikes so the 105 ive got now gets used to tow an enclosed trailer and does the odd trip up the bush now and then the problem is its a bit on the slow side with the trailer and the price of diesel now im better of having a v8 on gas and it can still do the odd trip up the bush.

Thomo ...

thomo wrote:Hi all im thinking about selling my standard model 105 series and getting a v8 sahara just after some owners thoughts on fuel economy on petrol and if anyone has one on gas as well cheers.

What is driving you to consider a change?

Jim

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you want low down torque, a long stroke/big displacement 6 (i.e. 1fz) has better low down torque than an 8, especially an LS1, or a 1uz. add a small turbo that's quick to spool up, and you'll have more torque than ya transfer case will deal with[/quote]

This is not correct. You are right ...

I have a 2000 4.5P 100 series with factory 4 speed auto.

Would be interested in hearing from anybody who has put either an LS1 or LS2 Gen 3 eight into a similar setup.

J