Conversion time

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

It's on it's way.

On it's way finally to have it's upgrade/conversion.
FTE engine, bigger turbo and intercooler and 8HP gearbox. Should hopefully be done in a month.
Should make it better on the road when towing the Metalian trailer and better off road when green laning.

 

[felix2566]

Is that the donor towing the 80?
Are you doing thre work, if not who.is being trusted with it all?

Making an 80 Evo, 8hp will transform the driving

 

[Towpack]

I've seen big US V8's transplanted into 80 series but I've often wondered if the petrol V8 (2UZ-FE) from the 100 series would fit. A whole lot more work no doubt than fitting a later 1H series diesel but doable I suppose if you have deep enough pockets. With any of the later engines one of the biggest challenges will be the electronics and wiring IMO so, in that respect, a 1HD-FTE makes sense. It also has more electronic control but relatively simple compared to modern stuff.

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

No Felix, the 100 is my trusty tow rig. The engine came from a 100 I bought very cheap but with FSH, done 180K. I supplied it with the whole front end and gearbox loom.
This isn't a project for the faint hearted but the guy does M57/M606/8HP conversions all the time so I reckon it will be a finished/turn key and drive away jobbie.

 

[Lorin]

It's on it's way.
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On it's way finally to have it's upgrade/conversion.
FTE engine, bigger turbo and intercooler and 8HP gearbox. Should hopefully be done in a month.
Should make it better on the road when towing the Metalian trailer and better off road when green laning.

I will follow this with interest. Is exactly what I would like to do. Wink4x4 do a kit for matching the 8HP to the FTE. Probably the best diesel engine and auto transmission combo you can put in an 80.