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XL7 2.7L V6 in a sierra!
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 11:36 am
by DRV11T
Has anyone done or seen this conversion?
Any how,
I'm doing it and it fits no problem, just have to widen the tunnel to fit the XL7/GV box.
Here are some pics.
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 11:37 am
by DRV11T
pic
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 11:38 am
by DRV11T
V6 with stock 13L
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 12:17 pm
by bigsteve
I have not seen the conversion b4 but I like the front tyres at opposite ways round.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 12:17 pm
by DeWsE
Welcome DRV11T
Your rig looks great!
What other things have you done/planned for this rig?
Any other pics of the tray are and that sort of stuff?
Not sure if anyone else has done this but their is a thread some where on this forum.
Well hope to hear how it goes.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 12:46 pm
by stumped
i'm sure this is a spectacularly stupid question (
in advance), but what's that engine out of?
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 12:52 pm
by greg
Where is the gear stick going to end up? That engine / tranny combo looks very long.
Unless of course it's an auto - then i guess you can put it anywhere.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 1:47 pm
by droopypete
bigsteve wrote:I have not seen the conversion b4 but I like the front tyres at opposite ways round.
Great eyes Steve.
Peter.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 1:55 pm
by droopypete
Your rear deck looks good give us some more pics please.
It looks like you are going to have some sump issues there.
Peter.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 2:09 pm
by DRV11T
I know the tires are back to front( only one wheel nut on too), at that stage i was seting up the position of the front diff, if u look closely their are no springs etc and the chassi is on the stands.
The g-box stick comes out between the old hole and the transfer hole.
I moved the rear diff back 500mm and the front forward 100mm that gives me a tail shaft length of about 1m
Motor/box is out of a suzuki XL7 2002 brand new (80km), jap import(
) 135kW
Other mods are:
MQ diff's
4 link rear
5 link front
14" coilover shocks (liam I will be making an order soon)
vit brake booster
GV rockhopper
patrol power steer
35" tires
custom radiator
twin thermo fans (on front of rad, no room behind)
3" body lift to fit motor
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 2:13 pm
by redzook
keep the pics comin
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 2:13 pm
by DRV11T
tray not finished yet, have to fit coilover shocks
no sump problems diff clears it, mainly guard interferance on the front
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 2:17 pm
by DRV11T
pic
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 2:18 pm
by greg
DRV11T wrote:I know the tires are back to front( only one wheel nut on too), at that stage i was seting up the position of the front diff, if u look closely their are no springs etc and the chassi is on the stands.
I think big steve was actually being sincere - it's like Baja Claws being put on backwards
DRV11T wrote:The g-box stick comes out between the old hole and the transfer hole.
I moved the rear diff back 500mm and the front forward 100mm that gives me a tail shaft length of about 1m
Cool - sounds like you've got it organised then.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 2:59 pm
by bigsteve
droopypete wrote:bigsteve wrote:I have not seen the conversion b4 but I like the front tyres at opposite ways round.
Great eyes Steve.
Peter.
thanks Pete.
I was only shit stirring DRV11T, the rig looks cool man.
Steve
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 3:07 pm
by planb
nice
what coilovers are you buying from liam ?
rancho based ?
how much a piece ??
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 3:15 pm
by nicbeer
I can't see the pics.
All I get is the word "pic"
What the engine combo cost ya?.
cheers
Nic
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 5:00 pm
by Midget
Do you have any probs with the tyres hitting the 5 link on full lock or full lock and full compression????
Nice work so far and if you don't mind me asking,how much was the jap import motor and box????
Jamie
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 5:26 pm
by thaoldman
Looks very nice Mark. When are we going to see it in action ?
Peter
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 6:38 pm
by DRV11T
thaoldman wrote:Looks very nice Mark. When are we going to see it in action ?
Peter
when i get the motor going, having some problem with ecm should sort it out next week.
Then mount the coilovers, get an engineers report, blueslip, fill it up with fuel, then lock the hubs
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 6:42 pm
by DRV11T
Fourwheelin wrote:Do you have any probs with the tyres hitting the 5 link on full lock or full lock and full compression????
Nice work so far and if you don't mind me asking,how much was the jap import motor and box????
Jamie
They just rub, the MQ diffs help alot
$2500 for the complete engine,box, transfer,harness and ecm
Mark
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 6:45 pm
by DRV11T
planb wrote:nice
what coilovers are you buying from liam ?
rancho based ?
how much a piece ??
I'm looking at liam's air operated coller coilovers
not sure on the price yet about $700-$800 each complete
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 6:46 pm
by ZOOK60
where are you getting it engineered and how much?
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 6:46 pm
by DRV11T
nicbeer wrote:I can't see the pics.
All I get is the word "pic"
What the engine combo cost ya?.
cheers
Nic
not sure why u can't see pic, maybe try logging in first
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 6:58 pm
by DRV11T
jake lawson wrote:where are you getting it engineered and how much?
Trenco
not much change back from $1000
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 7:41 pm
by Midget
You have a PM
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 9:45 pm
by RUFF
How much do you know about the 5spd gearbox behind this V6? The front half looks the same as a hilux.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 10:02 pm
by SAWZALL
Mmmm....I like the tray look.
I just sent a photo of mine to a mate to photochop mine into a trayback
What is your wheelbase at?
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 4:18 pm
by Damo
uphiir wrote:Mmmm....I like the tray look.
I just sent a photo of mine to a mate to photochop mine into a trayback
What is your wheelbase at?
Dude! you just finished it!!!
Have some fun with it before you start chopping.
Trust me
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 9:02 pm
by SAWZALL
Zuks are NEVER finished.....