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Perth WA
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August 2003
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Mon, 01 September 2003 04:42
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Does anybody have any ideas for a engine swap for a 1985 hilux 4X2. I preferably want to drop a twin cam in, in place of the 3y
has anybody got any ideas? I also want to lower it, where can I get it done (perth). I have three weeks befor it goes back on the road and would like to sort something out before then.
ther must be someone out there that has modified a hilux 4X2?
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Location:
Canberra
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August 2003
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Re: engine swap
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Mon, 01 September 2003 04:56
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I know you can fit a hilux engine into a Gemini with little work.
You can also put into an gemi: piazza turbo, 13b turbo, and 308 v8 amongst others...with little to no effort.
My powers of deduction say that any of these should then work into a hilux, but I am no means an expert, so check it out first.
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Location:
Perth
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May 2003
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Re: engine swap
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Mon, 01 September 2003 04:57
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slap a 308 in it or a turbo six, you want some power to hall the hilux around - you will pay big dollars for a turbo engine conversion, what about a later model hilux turbo diesil engine?
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Location:
Perth WA
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August 2003
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Re: engine swap
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Mon, 01 September 2003 06:24
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yeah, I was looking at putting a toyota engine in, I have an 18rgu and 5speed in the shed but wondering about engine mount changes and crossmember changes, I was also wondering about a twin cam 1600 out of a corolla or celica there is not much available in the west and it is all pricey. as a toyota purist I cant see a gemini motor in a toyota, thought of a v6 commodore motor but again price is a factor
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Location:
Sydney, OZ
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: engine swap
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Tue, 02 September 2003 03:56
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1GGTE, 3VZ, 1JZ...arr... mm.. 1UZ... 2RZ.. well where can do stop? Any of the toyota model RWD engine will fit, with little work, I wouldn't even look at the 18RG when you have a look at the prices of a 1GGTE, which will eat a holden for dinning...
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: engine swap
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Tue, 02 September 2003 04:11
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i dont know what differences there would be between the YN** and RN** hilux crossmemebers, but checking out a similar model RN** hilux and its x-member might be worth a look.
I had thoughts of chucking my spare 18R-G into a mates old RN30(?) hilux which had an 18rc.... but passed on it after he was going to sell it.
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Location:
Sydney, OZ
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May 2002
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Re: engine swap
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Tue, 02 September 2003 04:53
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all hilux's after '85 share very similar chassis, in fact all have very minor. The x-members all sit in the same position ie rear sum on the engines. All the engine mounts are located in the same position and same goes with the g/box x-member
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: engine swap
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Tue, 02 September 2003 05:11
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Thanks johnny, very useful to know!
I had assumed as much, but without having inspected myself i didnt want to say so! 
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Location:
newcastle nsw
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May 2002
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Re: engine swap
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Tue, 02 September 2003 05:11
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weve put a 1ggte in an early model hilux with very minimal modifications needed to get it in there and running
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Location:
Perth WA
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August 2003
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Re: engine swap
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Wed, 03 September 2003 04:51
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Thanks for the info Keep it up. The 1ggte fits then. can you tell me roughly what major changes you had to do ie x member changes and engine mounts. This lux is plated 12/84 but was not released until 85.Tried telling insurance that it was an 84 sr5 auto and they told me it cant be anyway the 3y and auto has to go. I FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED
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Location:
Sydney, OZ
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May 2002
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Re: engine swap
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Wed, 03 September 2003 04:58
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If you've got a fax machine, I can send you and article from a really really old hot 4's where NRG here in Syd, put one in the exact same model... interested? It's way too big to scan and email.
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Location:
Perth WA
Registered:
August 2003
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Re: engine swap
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Wed, 03 September 2003 05:26
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Great to get some info on the conversion
I am at work untill 7pm est no rest for the wicked so here is my fax no
08 94768689
thanks for your help
Dave
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Location:
newcastle nsw
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May 2002
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Location:
Sydney, OZ
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May 2002
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Re: engine swap
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Wed, 03 September 2003 05:37
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No worries Dave, but you'll have to wait a couple of day's (fri @best) I'm off to Coff harbour (north coast)... work not Pleasure guys!!
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Location:
Perth WA
Registered:
August 2003
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Re: engine swap
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Wed, 03 September 2003 05:45
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Thanks mate any info and help is always appreciated Will be on shift until sunday morning but have access to the net at all times
Dave
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Location:
Sydney, OZ
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May 2002
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Re: engine swap
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Fri, 05 September 2003 08:07
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dave,
I've managed to scan the article and winzip it to a reasonable size, so I'll email it to you.... any one else wanna copy too? By the way I was wrong, hilux's have a front sump, but it's been a while since I've worked on one.
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Location:
Perth WA
Registered:
August 2003
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Re: engine swap
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Fri, 05 September 2003 11:23
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Thanks
I am tending towards your idea for the engine swap. awaiting your email
Dave
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Location:
W.A.
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October 2002
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Re: engine swap
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Fri, 05 September 2003 16:02
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not sure if it was a hilux i saw, but it was definately a toyota 4X4 it had a 7MGTE and it ran pretty quick.
just a suggestion but i might be wrong!
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