new motor

[stokedapollo]

wats everyones thoughts on a new motor for me mq
i dont need one yet but hey im sure i will eventually
currently sd33t 5 speed
now not lot dollars so would want somethingthats easliy converted and obtained
my thought were old ford motors
say 302/352
250 xflow
or even old hemi 265
would like to even possibly run turbo on it
thoughts and opinions good or bad
never ever done conversion b4
cheers

[nastytroll]

250 x flow would be easiest, there are conversion kits available.

I have just welded fuel injection ports into a 265 hemi manifold for a bloke at work. It will be running ea throttlebody 440cc injectors n haltech i think.

[stokedapollo]

awsome
is there adaptors easy to get for
265 or just as easy gettin any type
how easy is it to have turbo on 250 xflow

[to4zgtr]

just get a efi rb30 there like 300 dollars now second hand . At least you can turbo it later without it grenading . Can put on gas also.

[stokedapollo]

but then i need computer etc
i want to try and stay away from that if i can lol
carby fed turbo
i dont know just askin lil bit info longway off as my motor is pretty good

[to4zgtr]

Could use a carby rb30 outta gq patrol . They would be pretty cheap to buy.

[Rainbow Warrior]

wats everyones thoughts on a new motor for me mq
i dont need one yet but hey im sure i will eventually
currently sd33t 5 speed
now not lot dollars so would want somethingthats easliy converted and obtained
my thought were old ford motors
say 302/352
250 xflow
or even old hemi 265
would like to even possibly run turbo on it
thoughts and opinions good or bad
never ever done conversion b4
cheers

Either drop in another SD33 and be done with it or go the whole hog with a V8, better yet sell it while it's worth something and upgrade to a GQ for the same money you will spend on an engine swap.
You will spend $2-3K on an engine swap, you can get a decent 4.2 petrol GQ for $3k, much newer & stronger motor than any of the oldies you are considering and you get a driveline that can handle it to boot.

[stokedapollo]

rainbow that would be a great option but me old man gave me the 4wd before he died so it will have to die before i get rid of it
like i said tho my motor goin strong just curious to wat ppl have to say
im also a ford fan over holden but the vl option aint to bad an idea

[Rainbow Warrior]

rainbow that would be a great option but me old man gave me the 4wd before he died so it will have to die before i get rid of it
like i said tho my motor goin strong just curious to wat ppl have to say
im also a ford fan over holden but the vl option aint to bad an idea

Fair eniugh, just bear in mind, he also wouldn't want you to waste time and money at some point hanginging on to it. So if you spend money on it go for maximum enjoyment value

[Patroler]

Just stay with the sd33t, pretty good motor, last well if you keep good oil and filter changes, use it occasionally then the whole thing will last well, If you wanna use something to extremes and wear it out - ie hard off road and daily driver, get a cheap GQ with the money you'd spend on conversions.
That way your mq will last and could be used on weekends and if your other car was being modded/repaired...

[stokedapollo]

at this stage i cant have two vehicles
where im living i wouldnt be able to
good suggestions i like the idea lol
i did know me ole man wanted to put 265 hemi with a turbo set up
he was a die hard chrysler fan
im not far behind him either lol
but it seems there gettin harder to get
302 or 351 wouldnt beto bad just standed with a holley
or running on gas yeah?
basicly make enginemounts and bolt up to gear box with correct adaptor ????

[Rainbow Warrior]

at this stage i cant have two vehicles
where im living i wouldnt be able to
good suggestions i like the idea lol
i did know me ole man wanted to put 265 hemi with a turbo set up
he was a die hard chrysler fan
im not far behind him either lol
but it seems there gettin harder to get
302 or 351 wouldnt beto bad just standed with a holley
or running on gas yeah?
basicly make enginemounts and bolt up to gear box with correct adaptor ????

Rochester Quadrajet is a much better carby for offroad use, Holleys don't like extreme angles without professional modifications.

[stokedapollo]

ty rainbow
like i said its just some thoughtsi been havin get research outa da way before i need it
wouldntmind intercooling me sd33t and upping boost but have no idea on that either lol