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Engine choices
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Fri, 20 May 2005 10:22
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I might be getting my filthy hands on a Bedford van soon and it will be in dire need of an engine transplant as we all know that the Holden 202 rubbish aint gonna cut it.
The easiest and best engine I guess would be a 302 or a 351 EFI but I'm worried about the fuel consumption  Anyone know the economy of these things?
Other than that whats some other engines that maybe able to handle the abuse of my right foot and wont stress about towing my fat arse heavy boat for 3000+ km trips?
Any thoughts?
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Re: Engine choices
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Fri, 20 May 2005 10:24
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what's your price range?
the holden supercharged 6 is a useful engine (and can handle a pulley upgrade easily), but once again you'd probably be concerned by fuel economy
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Re: Engine choices
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Fri, 20 May 2005 10:25
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I'm more concerned about the Holden bit Anything but holden 
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Re: Engine choices
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Fri, 20 May 2005 10:35
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1uzfe, 6.5L v8 diesel
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Re: Engine choices
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Fri, 20 May 2005 10:36
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1J/2JZGTE
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Re: Engine choices
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Fri, 20 May 2005 12:38
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i'd suggest turbo diesel for a serious towing car
not that i'm dissing the impressive towing that your falcoon did, but nothing beats the mega torque - from nearly idle - that an oil burner with a blower will provide.
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Re: Engine choices
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Fri, 20 May 2005 23:02
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Hmmm, yes. Decisions decisions
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 05:16
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| Cool1 wrote on Fri, 20 May 2005 19:52 |
I might be getting my filthy hands on a Bedford van soon and it will be in dire need of an engine transplant as we all know that the Holden 202 rubbish aint gonna cut it.
The easiest and best engine I guess would be a 302 or a 351 EFI but I'm worried about the fuel consumption Anyone know the economy of these things?
Other than that whats some other engines that maybe able to handle the abuse of my right foot and wont stress about towing my fat arse heavy boat for 3000+ km trips?
Any thoughts?
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I once saw one of these vans with a fuel injected 400 chev motor run a flat 12 sec pass at the drags  . Aerodynamics like a brick will not help your fuel ecomony, neither will forced induction. I'd go with whatever injected v8 is the easiest to fit - geared proerly it should lope along pretty lazily on long runs.
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 09:54
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if u do go for a new ford or holden efi v8 remember the later models have security in them
and depending what engine u choose price ranges from 300 to maybe 800
if u had 10000 u can get brand new 4.6 quad cam ford engines out of late model mustangs from the usa
i just did one in an eleanor mustang
theyre not to bad engine
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 10:05
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Yeah I do a lot of the new quad cam Ford stuff in Cobras. But unfortunately the quad wont fit 
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 10:09
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how about a Mercedes 904la or 906la diesel enough torque to pull a tank at idle
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 10:35
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if your worried about fuel throw in a 2s 
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 10:48
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| jackel wrote on Sat, 21 May 2005 20:35 |
if your worried about fuel throw in a 2s
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why not just go all the way; 1NZ-FE, echo motor
but seriously, why not just the 1uzfe??
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 11:02
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| brett_celicacoupe wrote on Sat, 21 May 2005 20:48 |
but seriously, why not just the 1uzfe??
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Cause it has no balls!
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 11:04
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Just thought I would post that 
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 11:36
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| Cool1 wrote on Sat, 21 May 2005 21:04 |
Just thought I would post that
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STATION! 
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 11:49
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hey what do u do regarding the security on these quad cams
i have a device but im wondering if theres a cheaper way
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 11:55
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I've never used the factory ECUs as they are to expensive and I just cant be bothered stuffing around with all the added crap that goes with them. Drive by wire, etc etc
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 12:04
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ok cool
i have only done up to the 2000 model fordmustang engine
the workshop i know get these engines brand new
they are left over ones from when ford make them
i buy a unit from usa and u can do some adjustments to the ecu
for better perfomance and i also use it for removin security
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 12:12
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| Cool1 wrote on Sat, 21 May 2005 19:02 |
| brett_celicacoupe wrote on Sat, 21 May 2005 20:48 |
but seriously, why not just the 1uzfe??
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Cause it has no balls!
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Gee, okay. Yet in the same thread you consider a 302?
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 12:18
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I'm not aware of the 1UZ having more torque than a 302
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 12:19
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I don't recall it being lacking in balls, especially when it has an aftermarket ECU on it like you plan.
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 12:58
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Theres also the matter of mating up a transmission that isn't going to give up half way on a trip.
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 12:59
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Toyota trans with regular changes and a simple trans cooler would be fine.
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 13:02
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| justcallmefrank wrote on Sat, 21 May 2005 22:59 |
Toyota trans with regular changes and a simple trans cooler would be fine.
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I can and already have proved that wrong.
The trans has to be able to move the vehicle its fitted to, as well as being able to tow 1000+kgs for 1200kms non stop in 40 degree heat.
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 13:03
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| Cool1 wrote on Sat, 21 May 2005 21:02 |
| justcallmefrank wrote on Sat, 21 May 2005 22:59 |
Toyota trans with regular changes and a simple trans cooler would be fine.
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I can and already have proved that wrong.
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Do tell.
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Re: Engine choices
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Sat, 21 May 2005 13:06
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Toyota LandCruiser fitted with the brother of the 1U with auto trans and a trans cooler bigger than this monitor towing my boat a few weeks ago! It started spewing fluid out underneath causing lots of white smoke to bellow out the back.
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Re: Engine choices
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Sun, 22 May 2005 08:35
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blah to it all shane - just track down an old F series Ambulance ..
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Re: Engine choices
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Sun, 22 May 2005 08:44
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the newer 4WD ambo's are turbo-diesel?
actually, sell the bedford and get a small tow truck - then your quota of bludging friends will quadruple 
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Re: Engine choices
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Sun, 22 May 2005 09:02
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Can you say 4x4 Bedford?
I was looking at an F-Truck but I like being able to get of my seat and walk into the back
I did look at the old ambos but I just dont think they have any sex appeal
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Re: Engine choices
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Sun, 22 May 2005 09:09
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ahh but the ambos have enough room in the back for your appeals for sex ..
if your lucky you might find some knockout drugs for draven next time he whines 
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Re: Engine choices
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Sun, 22 May 2005 09:09
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Nah greg doesnt whine anymore
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