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COVERT HILUX IRS SURF TO V6 OR V8
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:04 pm
by beentherewreckedthat2005
Hello all members
we are seeking more information on converting my hilux from 2l motor to a v6 or 253 holden motor or dose any body have any other ideas
HAS ANY ONE TRYED OR DONE THIS CONVERTON AT ALL IT LOOKS LIKE ITS A BIG ****AROUND...........
thats puting it straight hey
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:40 pm
by STUMPY
http://www.marks4wd.com/
do a search
heaps of shit on the net
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:42 pm
by longlux
Forget the V8 conversion ive done it & now going for the v6
Marks 4wd Adaptors make all the gear you will need
http://www.marks4wd.com/index.html
Do a search theres lots of info on this forum on the subject
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 12:35 am
by HEY CHARGER
Long lux why dont you recomend the v8 option to hard, or to much power ????
Just wondering thats all....
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:00 am
by cbr
A Commy efi V6 will have more power the an old carby 253. A efi v8 is far better in offroad conditions (on slopes) then a carby 253.
I use to have a 253 in my runner, it was crap. I now have a 304 V8 efi in it now. Much better
The V8 efi also uses a alot less fuel then the carby 253. If I was to do it again I would probably use a efi V6. Easier to fit and has enough power for the hilux.
If you are going to do a conversion use a efi motor, you will be happer in the long run.
Chris.
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 8:31 am
by TEXAS
There are a couple of us on here who have done the Lexus V8. Twisty_Toy (4Runner) has done a manual conversion and I am in the middle of doing it with the auto (Surf). It is a lot of work, but no major surgery is required - only eng/gearbox mounts ect (I make it sound so easy - if only
)
Just a thought.
Cheers
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 11:15 am
by longlux
cbr wrote:A Commy efi V6 will have more power the an old carby 253. A efi v8 is far better in offroad conditions (on slopes) then a carby 253.
I use to have a 253 in my runner, it was crap. I now have a 304 V8 efi in it now. Much better
The V8 efi also uses a alot less fuel then the carby 253. If I was to do it again I would probably use a efi V6. Easier to fit and has enough power for the hilux.
If you are going to do a conversion use a efi motor, you will be happer in the long run.
Chris.
Mine was a 253 duralite pistons, balanced & 350 holley good power but got warm when really working it off road & on steep slopes the carby was a problem although you can get a plastic flute to put in the carby.
The v6 will have enough power as stated above & better fuel eco
No problems with overheating also
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:29 pm
by GoPies
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 4:18 pm
by jr9162
Ozrunner did one with a 302 Ford v8 and Dellow bellhousing
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 5:32 pm
by GoPies
I've met ozrunner a couple of times and his 4runner is the best I've ever seen. He is always thinking of new mods to do, things you would never even think of.
His website here:
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~jonhel5/