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V6 Commodore engine into Lux
Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:14 pm
by Lil pig
Hi guys, Can anyone tell me how hard it is to put a V6 commodore engine into Lux and is it worth the effort
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Its a 92 2.8ltr Lux.
Where / who do I get an adapter plate for the gearbox from.
If anyone can give me some tips that would be great.
Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 8:34 pm
by ratboy
its worth every cent if u intend to keep the car. Iv had a manual and auto would go with the auto
parts from marks 4x4 adapters
engine
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:12 am
by LuxyBoy
Ruin a good toyota by putting holden crap into it
Cheaper and easier to turbo what you have
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 2:27 pm
by Lil pig
Cant put a turbo on the motor is rs and needs a rebuild.
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 2:30 pm
by Lil pig
ratboy wrote:its worth every cent if u intend to keep the car. Iv had a manual and auto would go with the auto
parts from marks 4x4 adapters
How did you go with the engine mounts, Was there any problems. have you got any pics.
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 2:48 pm
by toyrex
Here are some of the Marks prices for a V6 into a Hilux
Toyota Hilux LN60/61/65/106/107/111/130/167/172 (Engine 2L,2.4ltr, 3L,2.8ltr & 5L 3ltr Diesel 5-speed) with leaf spring front end (live axle).
MFK354 TH700R-4 to Hilux 5-speed gear drive transfer case $835
C/O Change over deposit $110
MFK129 Bellhousing Kit to Hilux petrol or diesel 4-cylinder 5-speed. $970
MFK130 Engine Mount Kit Commodore V6 to Hilux 18R, 22R and all diesel models with leaf spring front suspension. $190
MFK648D Commodore V6 VN, VP, and VR engine interface loom diesel models. (Includes Tacho Interface) $485
I also make a 11 blade viscous fan and a heavy flywheel for the Commodore V6 for off road
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/ ... pully2.jpg
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Adrian
