hj45 chev

DOON · Post by **DOON** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:37 pm

hi i'm new here and have a few questions. i have a hilux double cab that i have put a lexus v8 and w55 gearbox into, also has supercharger from v6 commodore and motec management. i have just bought a rusty but savable hj45 with the original "H" diesel that is tired gutless and yukky. i want to repower it with a chev as opposed to the lexus due to the cost. what sort of gearbox will be behind the diesel? as i want to buy a bellhousing to suit from crs or similiar. also are the wellsides that you see on the U.S.A h/fj45's available here? they look so much cooler than the flat deck. thanks, regards Doon.a

wopass · Post by **wopass** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:52 pm

theres a guy here at work with the long wheel base 45 well side that was new zealand assembled in 82. very mint truck. so they are available.

rokhound · Post by **rokhound** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:27 pm

I think (but could be wrong, it has happened once before in 1986) that the factory 45 wellsides were all Govt purchased vehicles from new, much like the 55 wagons. So they are around, but not in great numbers.

Mattman · Post by **Mattman** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:32 pm

Okay, who cares about the poxy cruisers, where are the pics of your blown Lexus Hilux?

We want pics!!

Matt.

DOON · Post by **DOON** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:02 pm

i will post some pics of hilux (have found instruction on how to) it is a 2wd
though (i joined this forum for the landcruiser.) its a 99 sr5 with 04 front, 19" wheels, wilwood brakes & calipers on owner made adaptors 355mm fr, 325rr, eaton m90 super charger from v6 buick on owner made manifold, owner made bellhousing and flywheel, mr2 turbo clutch & pressure plate, w55 gearbox and tilton release bearing, motec m48 pro management system, owner made headers and engine mounts. am using standard diff for now with top arms and watts linkage from ea falcon have used rear hats and hand brake assembly from toyota windom. not quite on the road yet but very close, hope to have 450+ horse with 6.5" pulley on crank. will help anyone i can with info on this conversion as other than the diff will be much the same as 4wd.

Mattman · Post by **Mattman** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:30 pm

Outstanding, I am sure many on this board will be keen to see your weapon.

If you need a hand posting, I am sure someone on here would have you email the pics to them and they could post them up for you.

Matt.

Sadam_Husain · Post by **Sadam_Husain** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:41 pm

try this link to find out how to post pic's in forums

http://offroadexpress.co.nz/modules.php ... opic&t=237