Page 1 of 1
What motor to put in my MK
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 5:57 pm
by aussie_male1au
Going to remove my SD33T and am trying to find out what would be the best petrol engine to put in (with the least amount of mods). Would love to be able to slot in a small block V8 (love the sound) but open to suggestions. Keep in mind a couple of things, 1st is that am new to all this stuff so when talking tech, try and make it as simple as possible,
2nd, aint rolling in money (married AND have just purchased a home) however open to the barter system and
3rd, limited spanner work (was military so only really good at lifting things, blowing things up and dragging knuckles).
Any advice would be appreciated, and pretty pictures of conversions done would be an added bonus.
Bryan
Re: What motor to put in my MK
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:43 pm
by taz01
why not a turbo 6 outa a skyline should bolt straight in
Re: What motor to put in my MK
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:25 pm
by tgaguy1
Have a good look through this Aussie based forum. There are many different conversions on there.
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/nissan-patrol-mq-mk-12/
Re: What motor to put in my MK
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:11 pm
by callum007
If you cant find a conversion that bolts up, as Taz suggests maybe a Nissan turbo 6 or go for a dirty ol Small Block Chev.
There is no replacement for displacement!
Re: What motor to put in my MK
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:13 pm
by aussie_male1au
Have decided to keep the SD33T (they are bulletproof after-all) however will need to give it a overhaul. Any contacts in Napier/Hastings that barter?
Also, has anyone put in an aftermarket turbo on one that has increased but stayed within the tolerances of the SD33?
Re: What motor to put in my MK
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:24 pm
by charo249
Add a snorkle and 2.5 - 3 inch exhaust with headers to an SD33T, this will give you all the grunt you need (for off road anyway). If more serious could add intercooler then wind out fuel screw in injector pump (to let more fuel in to compensate for the increase in lad from the intercooler).
Re: What motor to put in my MK
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:30 pm
by aussie_male1au
charo249 wrote:Add a snorkle and 2.5 - 3 inch exhaust with headers to an SD33T, this will give you all the grunt you need (for off road anyway). If more serious could add intercooler then wind out fuel screw in injector pump (to let more fuel in to compensate for the increase in lad from the intercooler).
Thanks for the feedback, just now have to work a way of acquiring the funds without upsetting the better half.
Re: What motor to put in my MK
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 2:29 pm
by taz01
aussie_male1au wrote: just now have to work a way of acquiring the funds without upsetting the better half.
didnt you just buy a petrol MQ ......lots of horses now but you better buy a fuel tanker to tow behind ya
