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Engine conversion

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Engine conversion

Post by STAPLETON »

hey guys just want to know what engines will fit in a 92 hilux. im looking to do a conversion but not sure in what engine, im steering towards a 5l but not sure if the electronic fuel pump will work. would appreciate some opinions
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What kind of 5l are you thinking about??
5l diesel, or 5litre v8??
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Re: Engine conversion

Post by STAPLETON »

5l diesel. not really looking for a v8 at the moment
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Post by thehanko »

yes it will work.

just about anything will, the 5L will be at the easier end of the scale and easy to engineer but obviously needs more electrics than the 3L.
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Post by mico »

thehanko wrote:yes it will work.

just about anything will, the 5L will be at the easier end of the scale and easy to engineer but obviously needs more electrics than the 3L.

Why does it need more electrics then the 3L they are basically the same engine with bigger capacity, still has the mechanical injector pump. The 5L-e will have more wiring because it is EFI
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Post by STAPLETON »

yeah the pump is what i was concerned about.
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Post by thehanko »

mico wrote:
thehanko wrote:yes it will work.

just about anything will, the 5L will be at the easier end of the scale and easy to engineer but obviously needs more electrics than the 3L.

Why does it need more electrics then the 3L they are basically the same engine with bigger capacity, still has the mechanical injector pump. The 5L-e will have more wiring because it is EFI
my bad i had forgotten that there was a non e version.
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Re: Engine conversion

Post by tweak'e »

use the 2.8 pump on the 5L.
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Re: Engine conversion

Post by mico »

just get a 5L (mechanical injection) not a 5L-E (EFI)
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