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pros and cons of going v8

Post by 45punkbus »

Hi all, I have a stuffed H diesel in a 45 series troopy, and was wondering is it worth putting a v8 in it, or searching for a 2f to put in. I really Don't want to put in another diesel as I want something different.

It is only going to be used for 4wding as I have a daily driver,

I would be looking mainly at 350 chev's as It seems there common in 40's.

I was just after people opinions and even options on what you think would be good. :D

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Post by RockyF75 »

If you dont need to worry about fuel costs of a daily driver of as a tourer, go the 350 :cool:
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350 is kiddy stuff .. go for the 502 :cool:
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Post by sudso »

I'm going to put a 350 in my Bundera. Eventually straight LPG

The pro's: good power and torque and fun

The cons: Need to beef up other parts$$$$$
Engineering cert.$$$$
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Post by MissDrew »

Do I really need to answer this for you :roll:
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Post by mickyd555 »

just do it ya girl, thats what buying a toyota is about. You know the engine will shit itself eventually and then you can put in a V8. Im stuck with an unbreakable TD42 so i wont be getting a V8 for ages....... ;)
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Re: pros and cons of going v8

Post by bogged »

45punkbus wrote:I really Don't want to put in another diesel as I want something different
I would be looking mainly at 350 chev's as It seems there common in 40's
If you want something different, why go a 350 chev they are like bums.

Try something else, a 289, 351, or 304, 396, or even a 454 :D
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Re: pros and cons of going v8

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bogged wrote:
45punkbus wrote:I really Don't want to put in another diesel as I want something different
I would be looking mainly at 350 chev's as It seems there common in 40's
If you want something different, why go a 350 chev they are like bums.

Try something else, a 289, 351, or 304, 396, or even a 454 :D
I ment something different rather than the same diesel it had, Im actually looking into others v8's as well :D
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45punkbus wrote:I ment something different rather than the same diesel it had, Im actually looking into others v8's as well :D
Brunswick diesel have a 500klms old (Yes five hundred! only) TD42T forsale as well as V8 Cruiser donk.. adn many others :D.
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Re: pros and cons of going v8

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bogged wrote:
45punkbus wrote:I ment something different rather than the same diesel it had, Im actually looking into others v8's as well :D
Brunswick diesel have a 500klms old (Yes five hundred! only) TD42T forsale as well as V8 Cruiser donk.. adn many others :D.
cheers, i may give em a shout, its not to far away either :D
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Post by bru21 »

sudso wrote:I'm going to put a 350 in my Bundera. Eventually straight LPG

The pro's: good power and torque and fun

The cons: Need to beef up other parts$$$$$
Engineering cert.$$$$
I have done this. engineering was $70. if you use the diesel box its strong enough. the g52 is marginal (but it served me well)


I would use a crate (brand new 295hp) 350 with hei etc. you could have one for $3000 (I bought one for the boat a while back) complete then its just a marks and hoses etc. have the whole thing in for 6 if you are careful.
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Post by Heathx4 »

bru21 wrote:I have done this. engineering was $70.
:shock:

I'm concerned you missed a zero....
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Post by bru21 »

no seventy dollars only is correct plus the upgraded rego which will be up to $200 depending on what is left
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Post by -Mick- »

Heathx4 wrote:
bru21 wrote:I have done this. engineering was $70.
:shock:

I'm concerned you missed a zero....
a blue plate for engine conversions is cheap in qld if its a common conversion that doesn't need special approvals etc :)

My 1.3 efi into a zook was $90 :)
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Post by sudso »

bru21 wrote:
sudso wrote:I'm going to put a 350 in my Bundera. Eventually straight LPG

The pro's: good power and torque and fun

The cons: Need to beef up other parts$$$$$
Engineering cert.$$$$
I have done this. engineering was $70. if you use the diesel box its strong enough. the g52 is marginal (but it served me well)


I would use a crate (brand new 295hp) 350 with hei etc. you could have one for $3000 (I bought one for the boat a while back) complete then its just a marks and hoses etc. have the whole thing in for 6 if you are careful.
Mines a older carbied unleaded model chev with a T350 auto so the G52 in mine isn't getting used.

What's you engineers name? Will he do mine for 70 bucks even though I'm in SA? :D
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