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Importing jap TD42T from a Safari
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:05 pm
by Mark2
Have been thinking about importing a complete TD4.2T engine with turbo from a jap Safari.
A couple of importers I've talked to seem to think they're fairly easy to come by in Japan, could land it here (probaly with a gearbox as well) for less than 2k. Thats cheaper than a turbo conversion only.
Any thoughts? I'm presuming it would be a bolt in to my GQ - I could probably sell my n/a TD42 for what the turbo import would cost. Sounds too good to be true?
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:20 pm
by mickyd555
arnt they 24 volt?
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:25 pm
by Mark2
mickyd555 wrote:arnt they 24 volt?
This wouldnt be a major problem for an engine conversion? would only be a matter of swapping alternators and fuel solenoid??
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:33 pm
by mickyd555
Mark2 wrote:mickyd555 wrote:arnt they 24 volt?
This wouldnt be a major problem for an engine conversion? would only be a matter of swapping alternators and fuel solenoid??
glow plugs aswell, but i think i can see where ya going, it might work
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 8:49 pm
by JemmyBubbles
OMG !!!
I am not fully knowledgable on the GQ Safari range but did some come out over there with a hairdryer on the side ?? Or would this be from the GU variant of the Safari..
Otherwise good price......
Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 9:26 pm
by mavzilla
pretty hard to run 12volt guages lights senders and ignition on 24volts
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:20 am
by forissan
You could also use the turbo and plumbing from the inport motor as parts to preform a turbo conversion on your motor, but I am currently turboing mine and have managed to sorce a turbo kit that would probobly end up costing not much more than buying the motor in. I am fitting it myself to keep the cost down.