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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:00 pm
by Eric
I didnt find the conversion expensive , just time consuming . Someone mentioned that they had issues with the sump hitting the diff , this can easily be fixes with a sump reversal and pick up extention.
The fidly bits is oil filter to fit past chassi rail , if you want a desent angle . When I first got my car , the engine looked like it was ready for take off lol .
as i said before , more than happy to forward any info or pics on full build .
if you wan tto go manuel instead of auto , its not that hard . use a 300 zx twin turbo clutch , it fits on the patrol splines
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:05 pm
by hillbilly
Try Beenleigh Auto Dismantling. They usually have a few on the shelf
Smalls in Redcliffe...same story. May get a VN 304 on the cheep. For a few
more bucks, shell out for a later model unit. Vn was the first of the efi.
The later model engines will have some of the bugs ironed out. Like leaky injectors. Some vr and vs blocks were relief groung from factory, thus allowing the bigger stroker crank to fit straight in
These blocks had no casting numbers on them..eg (304-308) located near the starter motor from memory.
Will def. blow the budget , but the xtra torque can be mind numbing
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:58 am
by Vulcanised
i'm told that buying a write off could work out far cheaper....... just gotta find one
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:02 am
by mud_runner_GQ
if you still looking at the chev option, this place does import chev and ford motors. and they go the 6.2na and others
http://www.suburbanimports.com.au/
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:20 am
by HSV Rangie
Costs: HSV 215 (stroked 308 = 355CI)
Engine Code: XY2
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Description:
Eight cylinders, V-formation, OHV/pushrods, cast-iron, cross-flow heads.
Capacity (Cm3): 5737cm3
Fuel System Type: PFI
Maximum Power: 215kW @ 4800rpm
Maximum Torque:
475Nm @ 3600rpm Over 400Nm is available at 1200rpm
Cylinders: V8
Valve Train: OHV
Valves Per Cylinder: 2v
Block Material: Cast-iron
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Fuel Type: 91 RON ULP
Fuel Tank Capacity: 80 litres
City: 17.4 And worse
Highway: 10
engine new crate: $6,500.00
air flow meter, $150.00
Ignition module: $150.00
Wiring Harness Engine: $250.00
Alt Bosche 120 amp $ 200.00
Sump Hi energy competition $500.00
Radiator Custom alloy it failed. $650.00
now new copper brass from dessert rad $600.00
Recalibrate ECU $150.00
Speed sensor Custom $150.00
O2 sensors x2 $60.00 each.
elec fans EL ford $200.00
Misc items $1000.00
all items new
Michael.