small block chevy for my 89 hilux

HITOY · Post by **HITOY** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:14 pm

89 swb hilux ute 2L petrol presently... aquired a 327 chev motor which im hoping will improve power somewhat.. anyone heard of this being done before or any feedback/advice/help would be appreciated

Sadam_Husain · Post by **Sadam_Husain** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:19 pm

My mates got a 350 in his hilux, its snug but fits ok with a auto behind it

HITOY · Post by **HITOY** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:38 pm

have heard aftermarket engine mounts and even bellhousings etc are available of the shelf..my lux runs a 5 spd celica box apparently.. is this true?? did he stick with the chev auto ? thanks

Rollux · Post by **Rollux** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:20 pm

Not quite on topic, but had a 302 windsor in my old LN130. Went with standard box ok. Axles broke first :oops:

Did 3 axles in 4 months. Seems doing 2nd gear burnouts on 32x11.5 rubber is hard on them. :lol:

But I was only 17.

Mattman · Post by **Mattman** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:44 pm

Marks Adaptors in Aus do kits. No idea what they are like though.

http://www.marks4wd.com/products/engine ... v6-v8.html

Matt.