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GQ/Mav SWB Engine Transplant: 4.2 Petrol to Deisel/Turbo ???

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GQ/Mav SWB Engine Transplant: 4.2 Petrol to Deisel/Turbo ???

Post by 80gged »

Guys,

I have a 1991 SWB Mav and it currently has a 4.2 Petrol Carby under the hood. Want to exchange this for a 4.2 Diesel then add Turbo or just drop in a 4.2 Turbo Diesel.

Any Ideas to help me:

Where do i start:

Where to buy:

Who can perform this kind of job:

How much:

Any advice would be appreciated...

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Re: GQ/Mav SWB Engine Transplant: 4.2 Petrol to Deisel/Turbo

Post by bogged »

80gged wrote:Guys,

I have a 1991 SWB Mav and it currently has a 4.2 Petrol Carby under the hood. Want to exchange this for a 4.2 Diesel then add Turbo or just drop in a 4.2 Turbo Diesel.
Any Ideas to help me:
what is your budget?
Where do i start:
PM GiantRacing for price on engine, he had a turbo diesel while back $8k i think it was.
Any advice would be appreciated...
sell the petrol one and buy a diesel one maybe cheaper.
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