New member with big plans/ 3.8 hilux

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gimmemud
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Hey mate welcome.
Where in Australia are you? I know in some states the motor has to be younger than the car it's going into.
1996 3.4V6 Surf that was suppose to stay stock
2013 6.4 litre HEMI V8 Chrysler 300
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correct. 91-93..
Dont follow me. i'll get stuck and need a tow..
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You'll find Queensland has the toughest rules for cars/4x4s and they are one of the states where the new motor has to be the same year or younger. Would definitely talk to an engineer first and apply to Queensland transport if you want to lift the vehicle more than about an inch with springs, and up to 50mm body lift which also requires permission. Unfortunately you wont get those tyres on there legally either, only allowed 15mm above standard and 1.5x the width. Was about to go through all this as I live in cairns usually but put it in the too hard basket and bought a car so i wouldn't get the urge to modify. Here's some light reading for modifications if ya like.
http://tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/safety/ve ... icles2.pdf
http://tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/safety/ve ... ctions.pdf
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/safet ... eb2004.pdf
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/safet ... eb2004.pdf
Just call me the grinch :lol: :lol:
Have heard good things about these products too for conversions http://www.v6conversions.com.au/hilux4runner.htm
1996 3.4V6 Surf that was suppose to stay stock
2013 6.4 litre HEMI V8 Chrysler 300
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That sounds like tough rulz over their. May need trailer rig.
Latest mod, pin stripes, hit the same branch I did on the way in on the way out.

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