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Bought a '89 Lux a couple weeks ago, it needs a rebuild, and a full rebuild is pretty pricy.

Thinking of putting in a 302 or 350 in it instead.

Wondering how much work will need to be done to put one in.

Cheers.

Not too hard, you will need an adaptor kit, radiator, engineers certificate etc.

If its price you want get a rebuild or 2nd hand engine.

I know of a just been fully rebuilt 2.8 diesel you could buy for $3000.

Guts wrote:I know of a just been fully rebuilt 2.8 diesel you could buy for $3000.

Engine of full car?

Weiner wrote:

Guts wrote:I know of a just been fully rebuilt 2.8 diesel you could buy for $3000.

Engine of full car?

Would be engine as rebuild costs between $3000-$5000 getting it done properly

i just put a 253 into my 86 model and it cost me no more than 650 but i got the kit off ebay have a look on there if you can find a kit and i had a motor lined up i cant see it costing any more than 2000 for all brand new stuff

shortylux wrote:i just put a 253 into my 86 model and it cost me no more than 650 but i got the kit off ebay have a look on there if you can find a kit and i had a motor lined up i cant see it costing any more than 2000 for all brand new stuff

Been quoted around $4500-$5000 for a total rebuild, crank and all.

What is the 253 like in the lux?

One thing you also need to consider with an engine conversion is all of the small stuff you need to buy, it adds up. Having just done one i know.

I do have a mate with a rolled Hilux fitted with a 2.8 Turbo'd intercooled engine he wants to sell.

sierrajim wrote:One thing you also need to consider with an engine conversion is all of the small stuff you need to buy, it adds up. Having just done one i know.

I do have a mate with a rolled Hilux fitted with a 2.8 Turbo'd intercooled engine he wants to sell.

How much for the whole thing? Or just the engine.

its the best thing ive ever done make really good power i used a deasil radiator and it doesnt even come cose to over heating a 350 would be really good but for the price its not worth it i run 35s and it does not have any probs turning them

Allow at least 2500-3000 dollars to do the conversion properly.. can be done cheap but will without doubt brake down. gearbox will not last under any circumstances so dont believe any one who says it will, they are full of shit, they should not be allowed to sell bell housing kits to suit v8's for such crap box's.. A auto will work better as it is made for the motor unless your willing to slash out on a dyna box.. over heating is also a problem, so short answer is can be done quite easily and will be reliable if done right.,

are you able to do the converstion yourself or you need to pay somone to do it ?
if your paying somone your not getting much change from 10k

spazbot wrote:are you able to do the converstion yourself or you need to pay somone to do it ?
if your paying somone your not getting much change from 10k

Yep, the brother and his mates are very mechanically minded, so thats not a problem.

Might just whack in a 2.8TD.