Donk transplant for an '86 Hilux

The diff ratios arn't an issue, the lower the better I say. Already with the 33's I could use a little less.

Mmm V8 Lexus, actual, I have done a little leg work and did think about the Lexus v8 as toyospares had one in the front showroom, interesting, different and difficult spring to mind.

I was thinking of another toymotor, just a later version and diesel.

Thanks Matt, what are the pro's and cons between retaining the 5 speed and going the Auto. I assume you went with the T700?

I was told by a mechanic that when the holden V6s' are put into Hiluxs, Forerunners etc that due to the offroading, places more stress on the motors resulting in blown heads/ cracks etc - they were designed for what they are ripped out of. He mentioned something that appeared to make sense - vehicle designers don't sit there for months or longer building the vehicle around the motor for no reason.
It might be sh*t but it made me shy away from buying a Hilux with the v6 transplant a some years ago.
regardsLove the bush.
Chris

Chris,

I agree totally with what that mechanic told you and there are some engine combinations out there that I would NEVER even consider fitting to this vehicle. Like the high reving and low torque engines that some are considering. 4AGZE, etc!! These are designed for a light car with no torque requirenments, they all have to rev to get moving, can you imagine these in a 4x4 weighin in close to 1500 kgs, WHAT CLUTCH??
But with the GM V6 you have to remember it wasnt designed for the commodore either, ever!!! It was shorhorned into the VN to beat the EA falcon when Holden ceased production of its own engines with the VK (the last holden six). But it did beautifully in that car, being a relatively light (alloy) powerful and also rather simple engine! Prob the reason it has become so popular in the Hilux for repowering, it walks over the 4Runner V6!!!
As for the auto, well if you dont want to get Marks to kit you up a small truck 5speed to handle the extra power, Im confident you wouldnt be dissapointed in the T700. Full lockup 4 speed auto that you KNOW can handle the power of the V6 and for sand and mud driving...they certainly perfore terrific.
Goodluck with whatever you choose, some solutions are simple and inexpensive, some cost a little more but in the long run..if you do your homework, you get what you pay for!
Matt.

I've though about this as well, but at the end of the day it's still a bleep ty pushrod 4... Hmmm Maybe the SR20's a looker?

I'm hearing you darren, however this is the toy, it gives me something to do on the weekends, for the big trips the wife and kids there's the 80 series.

Stinky
If you are wanting to go v6, then look up damaged cars at pickles auctions and get a complete writeoff for 1k.
You can put double transfers on the lux if you dont like the downhill braking of the auto, rock climbing...the auto wins hands down.
Andrew

Heres more to factor in
On Ebay at the moment, is a chev to lowlux bellhousing (up to 51 dollars at present) So thats a 4.9 holden motor or any chev v8 Remember the diff ratios are only siuted if you put 38's on
Andrew