Opinion on best touring engine for new build

Not an answer to your question but a question for you to consider before tipping a lot of coin in this direction
Do you think this vehicle is going to be suitable for your intended use longer term? Not a lot of family and storage capacity compared to other options that may require less modifications


I love Broncos by the way and it looks sweet

Thank you yes she’s a beauty. I here your comment, but when i look in the back it can’t have any less room than say a prado. They are so wide. I dunno I do here ya, just thinking it is a sizeable rear compartment actually has enough leg room for me in back and I’m 6”3.

In a northern NSW campground I chanced upon a bloke who had his Nissan Patrol bonnet up. Looked pretty damn nice with its Walkinshaw V8 in there !!!!! He said rather smugly that it went "pretty well" .
Sounded awesome.

Cheers
Jim

Sounds like an interesting project. Are you planning to do enough km's to make the reduced fuel consumption worthwhile? For the cost of an engine conversion you could buy a lot of extra fuel!

My suggestion

5.0L Ford V8 EFI from a late or last model wrecked falcon

Just go all out ,,,, 6BT Cummins . problem solvered ;-))

Hi Cameron,

I don’t mean to burst your bubble, but I do not think Ford Bronco is a suitable vehicle for remote touring. Parts availability will be a big concern with an older, less popular vehicle like a Bronco, that plus someone qualified to do the repairs. No problem if you are capable of fixing it yourself, but spare parts could be an issue.

If you go ahead with your plans, I would think a Diesel engine would be a more suitable and economical engine. As to which “brand”, Cummins certainly have a good reputation. Maybe even a TTV8 from a Landcruiser, at least parts for the engine would not be as big a problem.

Macca.

Hi Cameron

If reliability is your main concern, Then a Isuzu 4bd1t would be my choice, the same as landrover used in the Army Defenders , As far as parts required, dont worry you wont need any!.

Any diesel you fit will require a lot of research for a decent gear box.

G.ood luck with the project


Cheers Axle.

Maybe check compliance issues/ requirements with an engineer
From recent enquiries I made about an engine swap you had to meet pollution requirements as to age of motor
Could have a substantial impact on your selection

I would be staying away from the 2h turbo
In standard form they are a pig on fuel
And no power
A Cummins 4.5 common rail is the go too
Easily upped in power stakes
And towing wise they are awesome on fuel
6t gross easily get under 15ltrs on the hwy
Quiet too
Aeco are importing them
Based in Sydney
And have a YouTube channel
Really impressive power and torque but they are a heavy engine
12ht are getting Very expensive used
And factor in a 10g rebuild
The 4.5cummins is miles infront

To make it cost effective, you need to buy a wreck complete from the auction. I would suggest a hdfte in a hdj100, 5 speed auto etc. 10k plus for the wreck. Otherwise, the newer f150 comes with a 6 cyl diesel, a wreck there would be awsome

Cummins 6BT coupled to an Allison is the choice of MANY OKA owners looking for power and reliability.
Most still get around 16L/100km at 5.5T.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome