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hilux 2l head cracked!!

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:48 am
by Timmeh
Hi just been trying to use the search function on this and won't play ball, so i will ask a question that has been asked a million times,

I have a 2l hilux with the ct20 strapped to it, have cracked the head..... what i was wondering is if the heads of 3l will fit, weather they would be any benifit, bigger valves etc etc or even the 5l head and wat gains are to be had??

Any info you guy's could throw back at me would be much appreciated

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:56 am
by berad
2l/3l is interchangable, but finding a cheap 3l head in good cond without the rest of the motor attached for a decent price is a big ask. 2l's are getting old now and are wearing out nor being the best designed motor of all time, a rebuilt one is still fetching a price i wouldnt be willing to pay :P

Would be an advantage, coming off a bigger displacement motor, it would flow better, but i think price and availability outweighs the benefits, find another 2l motor/head or put a 3l complete long block in and put the turbo on it. Toyota diesels = expensive.

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:54 am
by thehanko
there are mobs on ebay selling new or reco 3L heads for around $500 which to me seems wuite cheap. dont know what they are like though.

keep an eye out on the surf forum here is one - though postage would cost a bit http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/forum/view ... hp?t=20786

just rip it out and put something new in :twisted:

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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:09 pm
by Outer Limits Hilux
I ave 2LT-E head as a spare. does anyone know if it is the same as the stock 3L head?