Engine upgrade

[Clown Boy]

What is the biggest Turbo Diesel engine I would be able to fit into my SURF (generic Hilus engine bay size)?

I definitely want Diesel so am not interested in the V8 petrol engines that are a popular engine for these trucks.

I am willing to move the batteries into the wagon if necessary.

[v8zuki]

how much u want to spend

[Clown Boy]

Let's pretend money isn't the issue. But let's not get ridiculous.

5 - 10 maybe.

I would be interested in a 6.2L chevy if it would fit.

[saint_she_aint]

lol

[Clown Boy]

There's nothing wrong with thinking what you would do if you had the cash.

That's why my wife buys lottery tickets.

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There's nothing wrong with thinking what you would do if you had the cash.

That's why my wife buys lottery tickets.

check the other thread in the nissan section, go the 7.3 Ford.. It wont fit, but your only dreaming anyway.

[Clown Boy]

But it has to be realistic.

I do need a new engine.

This one is not going to last long. But it will last for a few years.

My intent at present is to buy a front cut for about 5k or so (I expect that is how much it will cost). I should be able to get about a 3 or 3.2l engine.

I was wondering how big I could go.

[RAY185]

Of course the other question would be do you plan on doing it yourself or PAYING for someone to do it?

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3.0 turbo out of a surf import??

Dozer is good on these things.

[damo lux]

what about a 1kz te, its a 3l turbo diesel out of late model surfs and prados. From what I've heard it will slot in quite well.

[Clown Boy]

Depends on the requiremets of the changeover.

I have completed an engine swap over twice before by myself. But I am unsure about needing to move engine mounts so ....

[saint_she_aint]

surf front cuts are no where near 5 grand

but if you are gonna ask someone else to do it, make sure you have the money this time

[damo lux]

do a search of 1kz te, I found heaps of stuff.

[mtx]

[saint_she_aint]

yea well Im not gonna let him get away with sucking some other poor person in to work on his car and him not paying up

[saint_she_aint]

and yes I do realise it is all just a dream right now until his wife wins the lottery

[Clown Boy]

Oh for crying out loud.

For purposes of my own reputation.

A guy offered to do a 5 minute job for me for free.

Told me afterwards about hours of labor.

I offered favours and stuff in return but he wanted money.

So I never paid.

End of story.

For crying out lous guys, grow up for find a bridge.

Like I told them, I am not replying anymopre. But figured if it was going public I would put in 1 message that you guys can choose to believe or ignore.

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... can choose to believe or ignore.

Hmmm... 2 options...

[v8zuki]

3.9 ltr isuzu out of defender with jackaroo gbox biggest diesel that is powerful &cost effective

[WarChild777]

Sounds like you should be greatful, i think that you should just pay up.

I offered favours and stuff in return

That doesn't get your bills paid, so why would it get there bills paid!

[Clown Boy]

3.9 ltr isuzu out of defender with jackaroo gbox biggest diesel that is powerful &cost effective

Thanks for the info on that V8Suzi.

[Tiny]

Sounds like you should be greatful, i think that you should just pay up.

I offered favours and stuff in return

That doesn't get your bills paid, so why would it get there bills paid!

If you offer something for nothing, don't come back and ask for cash afterwards.....it a bit like indian giving

BUT...if it was a mate, and it turned out longer, and he need a helping hand, surely you could go halves or something

but you know the situation not me