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Hey there,
I have an 89 Ln106 hilux double cab which im looking at repowering and lifting. First thorts were to go to lexus v8 but have heard a few negative reports about them. the other possibility was to turbo the existing 2.8 that it already has? Secondly i want to do a 2 inch suspension lift. Where is the best place to start and wat do i need to get. have heard to many different stories now i dont no wat to believe. any advice on this would be much appreciated and/or any other modifications you can suggest
Cheers

ln106 is the same as ln65 aye? solid axle front? leaf sprung all round?
Where in the country are ya....
I have a ln65 hilux parked up on blocks with brand new maxitrac suspension all round that has a 50mm lift in it (shocks, springs, shackles, bushes, u-bolts).
In the engine bay is a 350 Chev bolted up to a hilux 5 speed.

If thats your sort of thing come make me an offer
Kind of over it and want to start on something new

theres a few options ... lexus v8, commy v6, supra v6, rover V8, chevy v8, 1kzte diesel.... theres been a few threads on this before on here... do a search on here.

Bulletproof runs a intercooled supercharged 5L
http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/ ... ulletproof

Are you after economy?, power? or both?

Jerry wrote:theres a few options ... lexus v8, commy v6, supra v6, rover V8, chevy v8, 1kzte diesel.... theres been a few threads on this before on here... do a search on here.

Are you after economy?, power? or both?

jerry jerry jerry... there was never a V6 supra

my pick would be turbo the 2.8 or drop a commy V6 in it with modified sump so it doesnt run outa oil.

have seen and raced against a turbo'ed 3L and that thing flies!! but you wouldnt want to go that crazy, few more ponys makes them still reliable as and much nicer to drive.

the LN106 is a good ute

wopass wrote:
my pick would be turbo the 2.8 or drop a commy V6 in it with modified sump so it doesnt run outa oil.

you should be supporting the dirty ol' 350!

my bad .... meant straight 6

What were the "issues" with the lexus?????

Welcome aboard!
Projects/mods is a good place to start or look at build threads?
Though Richard (bulletproof) would tell you different.

Ted, It's your lucky day , you have asked for advice and as I am in such a good mood I will give you some ------- , for free, I would usually charge you a 20% fee for what you would spend on your mods but hell lets help someone out .
Now listen (I should say READ).
Fit some Rated Recovery Hooks, front and rear,
Fit Snorkel,
Fit 33" Mud Tyres,
Find some Tuition ( 4WDing),
Get some mates and go out and learn what you and your HiLux are capable of.
Enjoy your vehicle and mod it as you and your vehicle improve.

NOW WHATS 20% OF $20,000,

FITZY.

SMOKEY wrote:Ted, It's your lucky day , you have asked for advice and as I am in such a good mood I will give you some ------- , for free, I would usually charge you a 20% fee for what you would spend on your mods but hell lets help someone out .
Now listen (I should say READ).
Fit some Rated Recovery Hooks, front and rear,
Fit Snorkel,
Fit 33" Mud Tyres,
Find some Tuition ( 4WDing),
Get some mates and go out and learn what you and your HiLux are capable of.
Enjoy your vehicle and mod it as you and your vehicle improve.

NOW WHATS 20% OF $20,000,

FITZY.

amen to that! I did it the other way round and now im back to square one.

SMOKEY wrote:Ted, It's your lucky day , you have asked for advice and as I am in such a good mood I will give you some ------- , for free, I would usually charge you a 20% fee for what you would spend on your mods but hell lets help someone out .
Now listen (I should say READ).
Fit some Rated Recovery Hooks, front and rear,
Fit Snorkel,
Fit 33" Mud Tyres,
Find some Tuition ( 4WDing),
Get some mates and go out and learn what you and your HiLux are capable of.
Enjoy your vehicle and mod it as you and your vehicle improve.

NOW WHATS 20% OF $20,000,

FITZY.

You need to listen to the wise OLD man he dose have a good point

SMOKEY wrote:Ted, It's your lucky day , you have asked for advice and as I am in such a good mood I will give you some ------- , for free, I would usually charge you a 20% fee for what you would spend on your mods but hell lets help someone out .
Now listen (I should say READ).
Fit some Rated Recovery Hooks, front and rear,
Fit Snorkel,
Fit 33" Mud Tyres,
Find some Tuition ( 4WDing),
Get some mates and go out and learn what you and your HiLux are capable of.
Enjoy your vehicle and mod it as you and your vehicle improve.

NOW WHATS 20% OF $20,000,

FITZY.

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