ENGINE SWAP FROM 2lt to 14bt hilux surf IDEAS PLEASE ANYONE

[bushytas]

Hi all just interested to know if anyone has done such a swap.

the 14bt would be going into a toyota surf 87 model the 2lt is just to slow but i dont want to go away from diesel.

so the engine i have picked the 14bt i believe has more power and Torque and i think it might fit in where the 2lt was

But the question is will the bell housing from the 2lt bolt up to the 14bt or do i need a landcruiser bellhousing and then will the landcruiser bellhousing bolt up to the surfs gearbox? and what else will i need to do ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Anyway i hope someone can help with this question or maybe someone has or knows someone that has done something like it

Cheers
Brendon

[midi73]

The 14BT has definately got more torque and power. But I think you would need to put a BJ landcruiser gearbox, transfer and bellhousing in. Having said this I admit I dont know that much about hilux running gear.

[bushytas]

well that might change my mind.

i dont want to go changing gearboxes ect to much f..stuffing around with diffs to get the right gearing for road speed and off road work.

i wouldn't mind putting in a diesel v6 of some sort but just thinking and looking at the moment.

if anyone has ideas of a nice diesel engine feel free to post well look at all ideas

[known 2]

u could try a izuzu 3l tdi heaps of grunt for a small engine altho hightech

or maybe a mitsu 3.2 d.i.d motor i know they make kits for these u would have to check the mitsu section tho

[Zeyphly]

Have you thought about a 1kz engine?

[dumbdunce]

if you don't want to swap gearbox and don't want to move engine mounts your choices are limited to L series diesels and the 1KZ. probably the best compromise between cost and power is a 3L (2.8 litre) with an aftermarket turbo setup, or a 1KZ-TE if you're keen on wiring and electronics. the 14B-T swap wuld be a nightmare, it just isn't worth considering. it won't bolt to your gearbox and if you use the gearbox and transfer out of a cruiser you'll need to move your fuel tank and probably get an offset diff rear axle, will need to move your engine mounts, get a huge radiator, etc etc etc. it's not impossible but you'd spend over $10,000 to make it happen if you found a cheap motor. A V8 swap would be cheaper and better value.

[toyrex]

What is wrong with using the 5L 3 litre engine it is a direct bolt in with possably a turbo fitted

[dumbdunce]

What is wrong with using the 5L 3 litre engine it is a direct bolt in with possably a turbo fitted

nothing wrong with it at all if you can find one - they were only available for a couple of years and the vast majority of them are still running around in original vehicles. The extra difficulty and cost in sourcing a 5L just isn't worth 200cc. Of course if you come across one at the right price, then go for it.

[known 2]

hey dumbdince how do u know every thing about everything

[Ruffy]

I taught him

[dumbdunce]

hey dumbdince how do u know every thing about everything

I read the instructions.