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Hilux engine options

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Hilux engine options

Post by virtha21 »

Looking at engine options for my hilux as the current 22r is getting a bit tired. Thinking of doing a toyota 3rz or holden V6 just want some feedback on what would be a good reliabe conversion, common problems if any and a idea of cost. Any help much appreciated thanks.
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Post by AcTioN13 »

if your sticking with manual, from what i have heard, go the 3rz option, as theres parts a plenty, reliable, and fairly cheap conversion.

commo conversion adds up
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Post by v8zuki »

go 2rz 2.7 lt goes hard super reliable and doesnt drink like a fish
ask greg and dave from dgr racing about it
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Post by 302 cruiser »

i put a 7mge in mine am very happy only cost about $1200 all up including buying the motor and replacing the head gasket. i did it all myself which helped cut down the cost.

a commo engine transplant was going to cost more than this before i started.
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Post by virtha21 »

cheers thanks for the advice, i was leaning more towards the 3rz to stick with a toyota motor for the reliability factor
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Post by MissDrew »

Yeah I say there is only 2 conversions worth doing.
Either an injected V8 (some of us just wouldn`t be happy with anything but)
Or
The 3rz, once you take in cost, work load and power increase, it is very hard to go passed.
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Post by EnvyGQ »

What about a car conversion, and get a real 4x4!!!!! crusier or patrol like the rest of the boyzzzzz
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Post by mico »

EnvyGQ wrote:What about a car conversion, and get a real 4x4!!!!! crusier or patrol like the rest of the boyzzzzz
Been waiting for some one to post this up not every one wants a Cruiser or Patrol wake up and get a life dude
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Post by v840 »

If you're going to all the trouble of putting in a commonwhore motor, why not go that little bit further and go the 1UZ-FE?

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeps better motor.
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1jzgte lux

Post by 350hplux »

go for a 1jzgte supra engine. good on juice and smooth as silk. i have one in mine and it will flog almost anything. cheers darin
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Post by virtha21 »

thanks guys looks like i can't go past the 3rz
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Post by Lux_89 »

yeh m8 ive just done a 3rz conversion into my 93 single cab, goews like a rocket, smokes some ricer cars at macca nats on thurs nights lol and is tourqeeee as off road, easy to get plated and all dooable at home! Is there a better option, nfw...
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Re: 1jzgte lux

Post by slosh »

350hplux wrote:go for a 1jzgte supra engine. good on juice and smooth as silk. i have one in mine and it will flog almost anything. cheers darin
Agreed... even better 2jzte... only I don't know how anybody fits them in, but what a weapon they must be.
I reckon a 3rz with turbo, forged rods and a/market computer would be better all round conversion.
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Post by CHIEF88 »

Lux_89 wrote:yeh m8 ive just done a 3rz conversion into my 93 single cab, goews like a rocket, smokes some ricer cars at macca nats on thurs nights lol and is tourqeeee as off road, easy to get plated and all dooable at home! Is there a better option, nfw...
Did you take heaps of pics / do a write up ? I've been interested in this conversion for quite some time.
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Post by Rory »

pics and write up arent really needed, its straight forward and once u get all ur bits together ull work out how it goes together pretty quick!
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Post by CHIEF88 »

Was just really interested in replacing the mounting positions and how things fitted in general, like stuff that needed moving, new parts etc.
Theres a fair bit of info on it already on here just interested in pics tis all. Thx.
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