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by buggy
Wed May 12, 2004 4:24 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cost of Engine Conversion
Replies: 43
Views: 1069

Yep, 4k will buy a lot of extra fuel for the 2F, but it's in need of a rebuild so there's 2k gone. There ain't terribly much you can do (as far as I know) to get much economy or power out of the 2f. By he time I did the basics, cam, extractors, carbie, there isn't gunna be too much money left over ...
by buggy
Mon May 10, 2004 9:40 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cost of Engine Conversion
Replies: 43
Views: 1069

I was planning on getting the work done, mainly because I don't have the time and I'm not overly confident I have the knowledge. Ordinarily, not having the knowledge probably wouldn't stop me. I just don't really think I should learn as I go with this one.
by buggy
Fri May 07, 2004 3:27 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cost of Engine Conversion
Replies: 43
Views: 1069

Great, now I'm coping shite from a Grimace Grimace! It looks like the mechanical and electrical is gunna be around 2k so a total conversion - around 3k. With the real cost probably at 4k by the time the extras add up . Even if it is to a puss bucket ford, it's gunna be a lot nicer than a puss bucket ...
by buggy
Fri May 07, 2004 1:50 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cost of Engine Conversion
Replies: 43
Views: 1069

Looking around I've decided to go with an AU falcon 4.0L six. 157 KW with 357NM of torque will be good enough for me, with plenty of easy power to be had with a little bit of work down the track. Does anybody know of a good mechanic that would do this sort of work around melbourne. I spoke to ...
by buggy
Thu May 06, 2004 5:13 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cost of Engine Conversion
Replies: 43
Views: 1069

Thanks, guy's I'll have a look around and see if I can get an estimate on labour. A potential Turbo 6, (excellant suggestion love mud) or a modern V8 possibly on the cards. I'm semi broke so mega bucks is not able to be spent but th 2F really needs a rebuild, so rather than put the money into it I ...
by buggy
Thu May 06, 2004 4:37 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cost of Engine Conversion
Replies: 43
Views: 1069

The main reason the conversion is Economy. The more tired the 2f gets the more juice it sucks. I was thinking along the lines of the 4.0L Ford because it has 348NM of torque and around 150KW in stock form. The engines are cheap and parts are easy to get as well as being a much more economical engine ...
by buggy
Thu May 06, 2004 12:01 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cost of Engine Conversion
Replies: 43
Views: 1069

Cost of Engine Conversion

G'day, I am tentatively considering replacing the 2F in my FJ60 with a EB Ford Motor (4.0L EFI Straight 6). I can pick up a motor with loom and all the bits for around $500.00 and a conversion kit for around $1300.00. I won't be doing the work myself but I think I can get the labour done fairly ...
by buggy
Mon Mar 22, 2004 1:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Ice Boxes
Replies: 41
Views: 1180

I've made a few Ice boxes out of cool-room panel costs about $45.00 for a sheet and about another $80.00 for angle, Hinges Etc.


What types of places carry coolroom panels? I know my local bunnings doesn't carry them, would a retail aluminium supplier?
Cheers,
Justin :sleeping: