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Mudgee NSW
Registered:
October 2004
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 3t motor? 18rg motor?
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Thu, 07 October 2004 11:36
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Hi, hopefully someone can share some advice. In a bid to up the power in my 1983 18RC hilux I purchased from my local wreckers what I was told was an 18rg engine. Has twin webbers, extractors and 5 spd for $700. Gets it home and finds an engine number '3T....!' The head looks very much 18RG so now I'm not sure! Can an 18RG head be put on a 3T block. Should I kick up a stink and demand $$ back or should I just try what I've got 'cause anything would be better than an 18rc? The part number on the front of the head is 11111-88260. any help/recomendations would be appreciated.
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Location:
Dandenong Ranges, VIC
Registered:
July 2004
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Re: 3t motor? 18rg motor?
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Thu, 07 October 2004 11:56
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sounds like you've got a 2TG/3T hybrid. 11111-88260 is a 2TG head, and if the block has 3T stamped into it, then thats definately the case. it will be 1770cc if it has the standard bore and a 3T crank. these motors are generally hotter than an 18RG, but your problem will be putting it in your hilux, as its a T-series block, not R series you will need to fabricate engine mounts etc to get it to fit. Id take it back and get an 18RG. much easier.
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
August 2003
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Location:
Devonport Tasmania
Registered:
June 2004
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Re: 3t motor? 18rg motor?
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Fri, 08 October 2004 00:32
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it also, may be just a plain old 2tg just using the 3t block.
if thats the case, they are fairly gutless.
but have good potential
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Location:
Mudgee NSW
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: 3t motor? 18rg motor?
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Sat, 09 October 2004 00:47
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Thanks for the tips guys. Will see if I can offload this motor and try again!! Cheers
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