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small block chevy for my 89 hilux
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:14 pm
by HITOY
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
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:19 pm
by Sadam_Husain
My mates got a 350 in his hilux, its snug but fits ok with a auto behind it
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:38 pm
by HITOY
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
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:20 pm
by Rollux
Not quite on topic, but had a 302 windsor in my old LN130. Went with standard box ok. Axles broke first
Did 3 axles in 4 months. Seems doing 2nd gear burnouts on 32x11.5 rubber is hard on them.
But I was only 17.
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:44 pm
by Mattman
Marks Adaptors in Aus do kits. No idea what they are like though.
http://www.marks4wd.com/products/engine ... v6-v8.html
Matt.