well have had this idea on my mind for a while, have done much homework around the idea and have basically made up my mind, any case know that many here play with many things besides just the kawies!!
so thought of putting the idea out here and hearing what you all have to say!!
currently the motor in the Ford 4x4 that we use as a tow vehicle has a bout 145hp, and about 260Nm
loaded traylor just short of 2tons
the motor is tired and needs a major overall!!
so had a look at doing a conversion, had a look at the Chevy SB, and the Ford 302 and 351W, however space under the hood is an issue, and again the idea of the Toyota Lexus V8 came up, did some home work and am pretty keen on going this route!!
will be getting the Bellhouse modified, new flywheel and clutches custom made, as I will be keeping the original 5speed manual gearbox!!
depending on witch version of the Lexus motor I get power is around 300hp and 420Nm torque!!
now, has anyone here played with these motors, or done any thing similar conversion wise??
will be great to hear your guys opinions!!
so thought of putting the idea out here and hearing what you all have to say!!
currently the motor in the Ford 4x4 that we use as a tow vehicle has a bout 145hp, and about 260Nm
loaded traylor just short of 2tons
the motor is tired and needs a major overall!!
so had a look at doing a conversion, had a look at the Chevy SB, and the Ford 302 and 351W, however space under the hood is an issue, and again the idea of the Toyota Lexus V8 came up, did some home work and am pretty keen on going this route!!
will be getting the Bellhouse modified, new flywheel and clutches custom made, as I will be keeping the original 5speed manual gearbox!!
depending on witch version of the Lexus motor I get power is around 300hp and 420Nm torque!!
now, has anyone here played with these motors, or done any thing similar conversion wise??
will be great to hear your guys opinions!!