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engine conversion for 75 series...which one?
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:22 pm
by jigga
whats are good conversion for a 75 series or 80 series. It doesnt have to be a conversion as such. just what engine would be good to put into both.
it will have to be a diesel, preferably turbo diesel.
what do you think, and at what cost?
ta
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:03 pm
by cloughy
1HD-FTE
Cost lots
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:05 pm
by Ruffy
cloughy wrote:1HD-FTE
Cost lots
X2.
You can pick up a gooden for under 10k every now and then
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:06 am
by badger
i agree. got my fte swap going last week n i cant stop smiling
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:47 am
by MYTANK
Good Thread idea,
Is there any reason why everyone is recommending the 1HD-FTE over the 1HDT that also came out in the 80 series ?
I'm trying to decide on an motor to suit the 60 and i was thinking the 1HDT would be a good choice, i know the 1HD-FTE would be better at the end of the day. Could someone explain the differences?
Dan
engine
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:04 am
by klrevo
was speaking to guy yesterday with among other bullshit mods to his 75 series, he had a 6.5L Chev Diesel V8. Was a beast of a car though, sounded good too
dean.
Re: engine
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:44 pm
by cloughy
klrevo wrote:was speaking to guy yesterday with among other bullshit mods to his 75 series, he had a 6.5L Chev Diesel V8. Was a beast of a car though, sounded good too
dean.
Pffft, I'd have a 1HD-fte over a chev oiler
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:23 pm
by Spartacus
There has been an 80 at the mechanics with a 6.5 chev turbo in it.
its a poo engine, good for goin nowhere fast.
1HD-fte over chev oiler
engine
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:45 am
by klrevo
ahhahah cut...i dont know shi7, just saying saw this one and it seemed to work for him.
"I'm gonna put it out there; if you like it, you can take it, if you don't, send it right back." just throwin it out there,
dean.
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:26 pm
by KiwiBacon
MYTANK wrote:Good Thread idea,
Is there any reason why everyone is recommending the 1HD-FTE over the 1HDT that also came out in the 80 series ?
I'm trying to decide on an motor to suit the 60 and i was thinking the 1HDT would be a good choice, i know the 1HD-FTE would be better at the end of the day. Could someone explain the differences?
Dan
Differences are:
F = four valves per hole (24v total).
E = electronicly controlled injeciton.
There's a IHD-FT used in later model 80 series which doesn't have the electronic control and would be easier to retrofit.
I also haven't heard of big end bearing issues with the FT or FTE versions.
The chev's don't have a good reputation for block strength at stock power levels. Sounds like the US army replace engines instead of replacing the oil in them.
Being indirect injection they'll drink more than everything else too.