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304 holden v8 into hilux conversion

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304 holden v8 into hilux conversion

Post by small talk »

Gday, ive got a 5.0l v8 out of a vp calais, and ill be trying to get it to run in my 84 hilux. What i would like to know is what is the bare minimumi needed to wire up for this engine to run? the wiring removed from the donor vehicle has a BCM, can someone help?

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Re: 304 holden v8 into hilux conversion

Post by chimpboy »

If you don't get a reply soon PM killalux on this forum, he should be able to help as this kind of thing is his business (I think).
This is not legal advice.
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Post by small talk »

Anyone know anything on the topic? or point me in the direction?
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Post by bundy4x4 »

you still looking how to wire it up if so i can help
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Post by Rossco »

Put a carby on it. That way you only need to wire the starter motor and alternator. Works for me.
Will work for beer!!
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Post by bundy4x4 »

i have all the wiring diagram for it all you need is the loom i have used the vn loom and ecu to a vs 5.0 and it only took me an hour to wire up as i have found a text document and it tells you were to put the wire to if you still need it i'll email it to you
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Post by rustysrangierecks »

Hey Bundy4x4 can I get a copy of the wiring diagram. I'm putting a 5.0 in a rangie
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Post by bundy4x4 »

rustysrangierecks wrote:Hey Bundy4x4 can I get a copy of the wiring diagram. I'm putting a 5.0 in a rangie
can you give me your email and I'll email it to you and I'll give you the digram i used as the fuse are in the wrong place but you can work it out when i send it to you just need to compare the text with the digram
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