VH45 into GQ

[Raistlin]

hay guys
have read the other topics on putting a vh45 into a patrol, just wondering on what u need to do, what engine mounts do you use? or do you make some custom ones up. also have seen that the motor needs to come 4"'s forward, can u buy this adaptor plate to go in between the gearbox and the motor? im going to be using the auto box it comes with.

Does both tailshafts need to be changed in lenghts?
do u use the aircon, powersteering, alternator and starter motor from new engine for the tb42 motor?

is there ne think i should keep from the tb42 motor?

Any other info would be great

Cheers Justin

[RN]

Try the GQ bible as there are a few posts about this conversion:

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... hp?t=14855

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... hp?t=18761

[Raistlin]

yer have read them but havnt found all the info needed. also just found out only need to make one engine mount.

[bogged]

You maybe suprised what you need to make.

Mate is most of the way thru fixing up an installation that was done elsewhere.

Hes only working on it in spare time, but its taken a while.

Making mounts, brackets to attempt to fit air cond on and tons of small annoyin things.

he will post up when hes done

[Raistlin]

im not to fussed with the a/c brackets and all that stuff just want motor in the car then thats most of it done.

only doing the conversion coz my TB42 has died.

[Wendle]

if you are trying to use your 5-speed box you need custom bellhousing, also need custom exhaust manifolds, 1 engine mount like you said, re-tube tailshafts, custom t/case crossmember, electric fans for radiator, have radiator inlet/outlet re-jigged, cut and flare fuel line for inline pump or use TB42E fuel tank. also need a small body lift to get it in there. then there is quite a bit of wiring and plumbing to make it happy.

[Raistlin]

if you are trying to use your 5-speed box you need custom bellhousing, also need custom exhaust manifolds, 1 engine mount like you said, re-tube tailshafts, custom t/case crossmember, electric fans for radiator, have radiator inlet/outlet re-jigged, cut and flare fuel line for inline pump or use TB42E fuel tank. also need a small body lift to get it in there. then there is quite a bit of wiring and plumbing to make it happy.

didnt know i needed a body lift

got a 4" suspension lift didnt wanna go a body lift coz it wont fit in my carport.

thanks for ya info