3.8 into a 85 lux

[jaylocker]

hey all i just bort a 3.8 vr v6 with all the gear to put into my 85 lux the motor done 126.000 i going to get on track 4wd to put it in are they a good motor for the lux i got a 3y in it now and 50ltrs gets me 230km crap ass ....and how do i go about gettin power stearing would a 88 surf set up work thanks for ya input laddas.................

[3.8 toy lux]

hey mate
well i got a v6 in my lux and love it, my fueal economy is worse than that tho..... but i think i have some probs of my own with that, dunno bout ur power steering prob tho sorry. but overall they seem to be a good power plant for the lux, r u running and auto or manual.

[toyrex]

Its the best thing you can do to the Hilux

I have fitted a VR engine into my 85 4 runner
I have used the R150 manual [not a granny auto] fitted a 30% overdrive
engine does 2200 RPM at 110 kmh in 5th through 4.556 diffs and 33x12.5 tyres
I also made a adaptor to fit the gear drive transfer case onto it [now dual transfer cases]
I also made fit a 11 blade viscous coupled fan onto the Commodore engine
63 litres if fuel around 450 KM
You need power steering of a live axle 4runner
The 88 surf is ok if you are doing a crossover steering

Adrian

[jaylocker]

thanks for the input im sticking to the 5 speed but the auto sounds good i hope to get it fitted in 2 weeks so do u guys think its work thit ....allso if power was a problem allways a supercharger could do thr job ey thanks cheersssssss

[Dane]

Loved my Hilux with V6. Was a bit thirstier than I had hoped. Drove like they should have been made to. Power steer is highly recommended.