V8 diesel conversions in Vic?

[choppa]

Gday Fellas,

Been lurking here for awhile now, in the next couple of months I am going to put a Chev 6.5l v8 diesel in my 75 series ute, have talked to Brunswick Diesels over in perth about it, but am thinking if using someone in Vic and saving $2000 in freight, and save a lot of stuffing around, does anyone have any recomendations? I would rather spend the money and get it done right the first time.

So what/who do you recommend?

Thanks in advance

Choppa

[Zeyphly]

There is a business that does them up here just out of wodonga either drive in drive out i think or can supply all the parts for you to do it yourself. the place is called Dewars performance engines phone number 0260273433.

[Loanrangie]

Why not buy a Marks sbc adapter kit and fit it yor self, save heaps its all bolt in.

[6.5 rangie]

I was going to say Dewars aswell, they are good and can supply you a good low k runner for around $6000, i think its an extra $500 for a turbo model, go the turbo! Marks do a kit for them aswell, its basically all standard chev, easy install, you will need to cut and weld the exhaust manifolds to suit though. If you do it yourself you will need an early 6.2 L/H exhaust manifold as the later ones will hit the firewall and a cut and shut is to hard!
If you need any info on an install just pm or email me and i'll let you know the ins and outs, i installed mine myself, its straigfht forward V8 stuff.

[GutSquisher Media]

As I live just down the road from Wally I will find out the cost for you.

I will post the cost of supply of motor, and the cost of drive in drive out cost.

[choppa]

Good on ya fellas, there is not too many forum' s that you can post a question and have four responses so fast

I think I have heard of Dewars before, maybe seen them advertise?

Wodonga is only 5 hours from here too, which is a bonus.

I havnt got the mechanical knowledge to do it myself, replacing CV's is about my limit as hard as it is too admit.

I am going to get my gearbox and transfer case rebuilt as well.

I will give Dewars a call, and have a yack to them.

Do you reckon the turbo 6.5 is worth it?

How much better do they go, much better than a 1hdt?

Talking to Rob from Brunswick diesels in Perth and he reckons that they had heating problems with the turbo donk?

thanks very much fellas

Choppa

[GutSquisher Media]

Wally wasn't at work today, will get the prices posted on Monday.

[choppa]

Thanks Gutsquisher

I tried ringing today but got no answer.


Choppa

[choppa]

Got onto Dewars today, they said they could supply the motor and everything else needed for 11,660 inc GST which sounds pretty good, that is for a rebuilt motor and all accessories to do the job.

Sounds good!

Thanks for everyones help.

6.5 Rangie might take you up on that offer when the time comes.

Cheers


Choppa

[GutSquisher Media]

See you got onto Wally. Yeh its works out at approx $16500 drive in drive out (with engineer ticket).

If you what a fax of the price list and what is supplied PM me and I will fax it to you.

[choppa]

Found a joint over at Warragul that will do the conversion for me, took his patrol 6.5 v8 for a drive today, and was impressed! motor didnt have to do over 2000rpm to do what ever you wanted it to do!
Am getting the 6.5 V8 diesel Conversion done (fully engineered), arb air lockers front and back, 3.7 gears in diffs, gearbox and transfer case reconditioned and brand new airconditioning as well, lucky I have a supportive wife! was only going to get the difflock in the front, she reckoned might as well get the back done as well!

Thanks for everyones imput

Cheers

Choppa

[RN]

Found a joint over at Warragul that will do the conversion for me, took his patrol 6.5 v8 for a drive today, and was impressed! motor didnt have to do over 2000rpm to do what ever you wanted it to do!
Am getting the 6.5 V8 diesel Conversion done (fully engineered), arb air lockers front and back, 3.7 gears in diffs, gearbox and transfer case reconditioned and brand new airconditioning as well, lucky I have a supportive wife! was only going to get the difflock in the front, she reckoned might as well get the back done as well!

Thanks for everyones imput

Cheers

Choppa

Sounds great. Would it be possible to give the members some feedback on the conversion process, ie pictures ,comments...

Also are you willing to give us an idea on the conversion cost breakdown?

RN

[choppa]

Roadnazi,

No worries, it wont be happening for a couple of months yet, when it does, I would be glad to.

Choppa

[D110V8D]

A bit late in seeing this post but this info may be of some help to you.

Wignells Tractors (import &conversion division)
4050 Strathbogie Rd, Euroa, 3666, Vic, Australia
03 57 95 2691 Fax 03 57 95 3666
Leo Wignell (Proprietor)

Leo Wignell imports 6.5 chev diesels and does conversions to all sorts of vehicles with them.

Nice bloke and very helpfull. Likes to chat.

[RN]

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[choppa]

Thanks D110V8D,

Will keep Leo in mind, how do you find the 6.5?

Happy with everything?

Cheers

Choppa

[D110V8D]

The 6.5 is a fine motor, probably a bit of an overkill for what I use it for though.

I do have some cooling issues with it, but they are mainly due to the small engine bay in the Defender. I need to have a better radiator made up to fit the existing space. I was told an aluminium rad from a v8 Falcon would most likely do the job.

Also the oil cooler could be better positioned. It's all possible to fix I just never get around to it. I don't drive it everyday so it's no big deal.

It's quite a pleasure to drive however and the power and torque are fantastic. They are a loud (clattery) diesel motor by modern standards. The rumble from the exhaust is great and always brings a smile to my face.

Enjoy.

[6.5 rangie]

are you running the rangie radiater? i run a MQ 4 litre patrol 4 core in mine, works well, had to mod it a bit (mounts) and will only fit my rangie with a 50mm body lift, its much bigger though.