Engine Conversion

Submitted: Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 22:20

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drewh

Does any member have information regarding the substitution of the Hilux 2.8 L diesel with the 3.0 L Turbo model. Is the bell housing stud pattern the same etc. I have a 1993 LN111R that needs a bit more power and the new engine may suit my needs. Any ideas.
Drew

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Reply By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 22:53

Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 22:53

Hi Drew,

Have a read through this thread Hilux, the young bloke that started it has done what you want and a heap more.

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Follow Up By: Member - Malcolm (Townsville) - Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 13:22

Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 13:22

Hey Geoff

Don't know if I should thank or curse you for that link. What a wonderful read and congrats to the young fellow living his dream. Took me about FOUR hours to read the lot - well really look at the pictures. ;-)

If you're mechanically minded and into engine swap stuff I would recommend the read.

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Follow Up By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 14:32

Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 14:32

Hi Malcolm,

It's a bit like that isn't it?

Good on him I say, he cops a fair bit of stick from some of the other posters.

At least he's having a go.

I've got a lot more time for a young bloke like him than the ones that waste their lives sitting in the pub.

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Reply By: Eric Experience - Monday, May 25, 2009 at 19:36

Monday, May 25, 2009 at 19:36

Drew.
If you just change the motor you will be unhappy with the gear box and diff ratios. At the moment we are in a declining economy, I was at an auction last week and hiluxes were going very cheap, You could buy a 3year old unit for less than the cost of your proposed conversion. Eric.

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