so now ive finaly go my shorty running and after the long weekend ive found the gear box is shagged.
latter on i want to put a VN 5L V8 in to it. but i am undiside on running the commo auto or the nissan manual. currently the truck is a td42 with 4.1 ratios. look at runnind 36 inch tyres and want to race it latter.
will i need to change any running gear to run the v8 eg. gear box, transfer or ratios.?
if i can run the deisel box with the v8 then i will rebuild it, if not i will run an auto.
any info or links would be go.
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V8 conversion
V8 conversion
getting HALF CUT ready for mudbash 09.
hold on to your hats boys and girls.
hold on to your hats boys and girls.
You will be able to get an adaptor to mate the 5L commo to the nissan gearbox, or else you should be able to use the commo automatic with your nissan transfer case.
I'd probably prefer the manual myself.
for some kit options:
- www.marks4WD.com
- www.dellowauto.com.au
Should be about a grand from dellows, for bellhousing, clutch plate, and engine mounts. Not sure about marks prices, but someone will know.
I'd probably prefer the manual myself.
for some kit options:
- www.marks4WD.com
- www.dellowauto.com.au
Should be about a grand from dellows, for bellhousing, clutch plate, and engine mounts. Not sure about marks prices, but someone will know.
This is not legal advice.
Two question marks I'd put over the exercise are:
- what about getting a petrol GQ to take apart instead? The diesel one you've got is worth more than a petrol would be, so maybe you should break up the less popular one.
- Is the 5.0L commodore motor really worth the effort? I am not sure that it will really scream with power the way you might be hoping. Reports vary on the outcome so I'd be looking to test drive someone else's holden-V8-powered GQ first, personally.
- what about getting a petrol GQ to take apart instead? The diesel one you've got is worth more than a petrol would be, so maybe you should break up the less popular one.
- Is the 5.0L commodore motor really worth the effort? I am not sure that it will really scream with power the way you might be hoping. Reports vary on the outcome so I'd be looking to test drive someone else's holden-V8-powered GQ first, personally.
This is not legal advice.
I reckon you'd be better to change diff ratios still.
I run 35's with 4.1's and she lacks power big time. you basically lose a gear, so low 1st for nearly all decent hills.
On road (heading to and from bush) it is just sad
to be overtaken up a hill by a datsun 180B with the Fijian Rugby team's whole forward's pack onboard with their luggage in a wooden box trailer on tow 
I reckon the power of the 5.0L will make a massive difference, but 36" is a big tyre!
I run 35's with 4.1's and she lacks power big time. you basically lose a gear, so low 1st for nearly all decent hills.
On road (heading to and from bush) it is just sad
to be overtaken up a hill by a datsun 180B with the Fijian Rugby team's whole forward's pack onboard with their luggage in a wooden box trailer on tow I reckon the power of the 5.0L will make a massive difference, but 36" is a big tyre!
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after my VN 5.0L conversion to be honest i would go a different engine don't get me wrong its great but for the price you going to pay to get a v8 in there i would prob go a different engine even turbo a 4.2 GQ petrol engine there are nissan V8 imports you can get fairly cheap with alot more power
i just reckon for the money you will spend and it will be around 7000-8000 if you put it in yourself there are better engine options
i just reckon for the money you will spend and it will be around 7000-8000 if you put it in yourself there are better engine options
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V8
after this new info, ill do some reseach in to the infinte V8 and maybe the 1uzfe.
does any one now how much a petrol gear box would be goen for?
and a tb42 would cost to turbo to run 200kw on gas?
does any one now how much a petrol gear box would be goen for?
and a tb42 would cost to turbo to run 200kw on gas?
getting HALF CUT ready for mudbash 09.
hold on to your hats boys and girls.
hold on to your hats boys and girls.
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RoeDao is putting a 5lt into a GQ auto ATM, supplying a full marks kit that is very complete, should prove to be easy as.
Would stick to the 5 speed
Cost doing it yourself with the loom etc provided you get a well priced engine around the $5k to 6K mark
Would stick to the 5 speed
Cost doing it yourself with the loom etc provided you get a well priced engine around the $5k to 6K mark
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