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GQ/Mav SWB Engine Transplant: 4.2 Petrol to Deisel/Turbo ???

Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:25 am
by 80gged
Guys,

I have a 1991 SWB Mav and it currently has a 4.2 Petrol Carby under the hood. Want to exchange this for a 4.2 Diesel then add Turbo or just drop in a 4.2 Turbo Diesel.

Any Ideas to help me:

Where do i start:

Where to buy:

Who can perform this kind of job:

How much:

Any advice would be appreciated...

Regards,

Re: GQ/Mav SWB Engine Transplant: 4.2 Petrol to Deisel/Turbo

Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:11 am
by bogged
80gged wrote:Guys,

I have a 1991 SWB Mav and it currently has a 4.2 Petrol Carby under the hood. Want to exchange this for a 4.2 Diesel then add Turbo or just drop in a 4.2 Turbo Diesel.
Any Ideas to help me:
what is your budget?
Where do i start:
PM GiantRacing for price on engine, he had a turbo diesel while back $8k i think it was.
Any advice would be appreciated...
sell the petrol one and buy a diesel one maybe cheaper.

Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:58 pm
by patrol man
buy one of my motors, they are on ebay at the moment but can be bought through this site, Cheers Phill, call on 0427051991
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... %3AIT&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... %3AIT&rd=1

i have fitted a 6.5 to my patrol, this has worked out real good. mark adapator kit and a bit of custom work, this is a great convertion.