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thinking of putting rover v8 into 1984 extra cab hilux! Does anybody know if you can buy bellhousings to suit the g52 gearbox? where from and how much?
yes i know a v6 would be everybody choice!, but you can't beat the sound of a v8.

tuf045 wrote:thinking of putting rover v8 into 1984 extra cab hilux! Does anybody know if you can buy bellhousings to suit the g52 gearbox? where from and how much?
yes i know a v6 would be everybody choice!, but you can't beat the sound of a v8.

have you thought about a quad cam 1UZ-FE lexus V8? amazing statistics on this donk, and they are relitively cheap, common as, easy to do.

De-lux wrote:

tuf045 wrote:thinking of putting rover v8 into 1984 extra cab hilux! Does anybody know if you can buy bellhousings to suit the g52 gearbox? where from and how much?
yes i know a v6 would be everybody choice!, but you can't beat the sound of a v8.

have you thought about a quad cam 1UZ-FE lexus V8? amazing statistics on this donk, and they are relitively cheap, common as, easy to do.

not interested in the wiring that comes with this engine but may look at it!
Do you know if there is a bellhousing that you can get to bolt it to g52?

tuf045 wrote:

De-lux wrote:

tuf045 wrote:thinking of putting rover v8 into 1984 extra cab hilux! Does anybody know if you can buy bellhousings to suit the g52 gearbox? where from and how much?
yes i know a v6 would be everybody choice!, but you can't beat the sound of a v8.

have you thought about a quad cam 1UZ-FE lexus V8? amazing statistics on this donk, and they are relitively cheap, common as, easy to do.

not interested in the wiring that comes with this engine but may look at it!
Do you know if there is a bellhousing that you can get to bolt it to g52?

have a look at the dellows or the castlemane rod shop's website, or have a look at Twisty's rig build up
http://www.rodshop.com.au/

Only problem would be the G52. Thats a bit like a match up between Tyson and Mundine.... Whats going to happen after a few big hooks?

I'd look into sourcing a box out of a V6 4Runner. The R150F is practically a Supra Turbo box, and is more than capable of keeping a V8 in check...

But yeah, give Rob at RodShop a call and see what he thinks. Another knowlesgable bloke is Scott from Venom Racing up in QLD.

-Nemesis- wrote:Only problem would be the G52. Thats a bit like a match up between Tyson and Mundine.... Whats going to happen after a few big hooks?

I'd look into sourcing a box out of a V6 4Runner. The R150F is practically a Supra Turbo box, and is more than capable of keeping a V8 in check...

But yeah, give Rob at RodShop a call and see what he thinks. Another knowlesgable bloke is Scott from Venom Racing up in QLD.

basically what i was trying to get at is, is there a factory bellhousing that would bolt up to both?
back to topic of the thread does anybody have any info on rover v8 to g52 gearbox?

Well, your best bet is to make a 2 minute call to the companies mentioned above and find out
There's also Marks Adapters who is worth a try.
Castlemain Rod Shop www.rodshop.com.au
Dellow Automotive www.dellowauto.com
Marks Adapters www.marks4wd.com


Besides, my previous post is not so much off topic. I think along with many others who i'm sure can back me up, that a G52 wont last behind a V8. Though it's up to you, depends how much you like rebuilding gearboxes.....

you could use the 1UZ-FE and auto box with an auto V6 transfer case, pretty straight foward from what i've been told and if you buy a front cut the auto comes FREE

mico wrote:you could use the 1UZ-FE and auto box with an auto V6 transfer case, pretty straight foward from what i've been told and if you buy a front cut the auto comes FREE

hey dont want the toy v8 ... move on....


no there isnt a factory bellhousing, but there are/was aftermarket bellhousing avail for rover v8 to hilux box, try and find ruff old buildup of the green hilux he had a rover v8 in it or pm ruff he will be able to point u in the right direction.

Dude the one i have is from DELLOW.
When the 22RE dies i'll prob go the same way.
Talk to Tony he knows all about these, I know he busted a few input? shafts, but he was running Duals.

i think the g52 is under rated. ive had one in my lux behind the v8 for 4 years now and it gets caned pretty hard and havent had an ounce of drama with it.

there was a red hilux from NZ in last years OUTBACK challenge that ran a rover v8 and i saw one a year ago on the gold coast that also ran a rover v8 and gear box(lt95) very strong box, 4 speed, constant 4x4

Serg

uninformed wrote:there was a red hilux from NZ in last years OUTBACK challenge that ran a rover v8 and i saw one a year ago on the gold coast that also ran a rover v8 and gear box(lt95) very strong box, 4 speed, constant 4x4

Serg

I reckon the conversion makes sense, light motor not overly powerful but plenty in hilux.

mattsluxtruck wrote:i think the g52 is under rated. ive had one in my lux behind the v8 for 4 years now and it gets caned pretty hard and havent had an ounce of drama with it.

I agree, 5th gear is a bit weak as with many 5 speeds, and the bearings can get noisey, but they still make bearings. . If you drive like a dickhead you can bust anything. I've busted several toploaders behind holden V8's over the years, but the ford boys will tell you they are bulletproof.