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by dougyb
Wed Dec 03, 2014 3:05 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: V6 Commodore engine swap into Surf
Replies: 5
Views: 1454

Re: V6 Commodore engine swap into Surf

Probably wouldn't keep the 2.8, even if it were in good nick. Have plans on getting it rebuilt and selling it to fund the project. The person I bought it off thought it was a 2.4 litre as that is what is on the firewall. However, the engine says 3L. So I got it for 3000. Thanks derk, will keep that ...
by dougyb
Tue Dec 02, 2014 8:00 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: V6 Commodore engine swap into Surf
Replies: 5
Views: 1454

Re: V6 Commodore engine swap into Surf

The only thing is that I think the 2.8 is on its way out. It already has a turbo on it but coughs a shitload of white smoke and is using oil by the liter weekly. The amount of power it puts out is comparable to that of my mates 2.4. Almost worse. I've gotten the donor car (vn commodore) for a steal ...
by dougyb
Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:28 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: V6 Commodore engine swap into Surf
Replies: 5
Views: 1454

V6 Commodore engine swap into Surf

Hi all, I have recently bought an 89 two door Toyota Surf. It is currently running a 3L, 2.8 litre engine with a manual box on it. It has been a long dream of mine to have a Holden V6 powered Surf. I know that there is a lot of info out there about using a commodore v6 as an engine replacement for ...

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