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a few hilux questions.. :D

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 4:20 pm
by eed-250
Hey again guys.
I looked at a 88 Hilux single cab. It is cheap, and has a blown head gasket.
Would i be better off just buying a new recon engine?? What would be a good engine to put in? Are 22r's better then 18r's? How much are recon engines usually?
Also what am i looking at for converting it to power steering? How much and what do i need?
What about converting to air con too?
Ill be doing alot of city and coutnry driving and i cbf with no powersteering...

allso quick question, in the dirt, do you notice the fact u have no powersteering or does it feel lighter?

I really appreicate the help guys! cheers!

Re: a few hilux questions.. :D

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 6:16 pm
by De-lux
eed-250 wrote:Hey again guys.
I looked at a 88 Hilux single cab. It is cheap, and has a blown head gasket.
Would i be better off just buying a new recon engine?? What would be a good engine to put in? A COMMODORE V6 Are 22r's THESE ENGINES ARE BETTER better then 18r's? How much are recon engines usually?
Also what am i looking at for converting it to power steering? SOME 22R'S HAVE POWER STEERING How much and what do i need?
What about converting to air con too?
Ill be doing alot of city and coutnry driving and i cbf with no powersteering...

allso quick question, in the dirt, do you notice the fact u have no powersteering or does it feel lighter? IT FEELS LIGHTER BECAUSE YOUR DRIVING

I really appreicate the help guys! cheers!

Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 12:32 am
by eed-250
cheers mate.
i bought it.
got 200,000kms
is an 18r tho but has a blown head gasket.
good nick and drives well.
does have aircon tho and i was suprised how light the steering was!
cheers agian