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zauronus
06-09-2007, 07:23 PM
thinking of an engine swap in the near future, tossing up wether to go with a 4agze or a rangie v8. anyone heard of this being done, how hard would it be.
landcrusier ute
06-09-2007, 07:26 PM
yer rangie v8 i am pretty sure are the only ones that fit and that you can get modded for
GRPABT1
07-09-2007, 04:52 AM
I doub't you would get mod plated for a rangie V8 easily, And a 4agze would be sufficient. Although a Rangie V8 would be uber cool :D
grimbo
07-09-2007, 09:27 AM
you wont get it legal in Victoria. The chassis design and strength isn't up to it and the brake system also needs looking at. There was a guy in our club a awhile back who tried to get this doen through all the proper channels and it just can't be done in Victoria. Personally i would just go with a Vitara 1.6, easy to do and easy to get approved
rustyzook
07-09-2007, 03:27 PM
thats a shame would love to see that done! or a 1.3 gti or 1.6 vit motor turboed:):):) nice HP! lol
GRPABT1
07-09-2007, 06:36 PM
The problem is you start breaking axles, diffs, gearboxes etc when you up the power much more than a stock GTi or 1.6
zauronus
07-09-2007, 07:09 PM
mmm, already has a carbed 1.6 in it, think the 4agze will be better,, but to hear a v8 zook,,, has potential
rustyzook
07-09-2007, 07:36 PM
thats why you upgrade to 80 series diffs bundy diffs :) and transfer! that would be mean, have a nice wide track then
mick85
07-09-2007, 11:15 PM
what about an sr20det (turbo silvia motor) ? :)
GRPABT1
08-09-2007, 11:10 AM
I would be looking into a 20 valve toyota if I were you, they have been known to make awsome power.
croatian4x4
08-09-2007, 11:56 AM
IMHO no use having all that power if you then cant get traction....also what is the tourqe range of these engines?? yeah for a road car it sure would have the "wank" factor, but might not be suited for proper 4wding???

just opinion anyways!


I know for a fact that in cairns the speedway has a sierra/drover with a 340 hemi in it running stock diffs!~!!!

lol sounded farrrrkkknn awesome, obvisouly only 2wd, and like i said it definatley had the "wank factor"!! ahahah but not sure how functional it would have been in the bush:P
grimbo
10-09-2007, 09:33 AM
why do you want to do AN ENGINE SWAP? IF YOU ALREADY HAVE THE 1.6 THAT IS A perfect engine for a Sierra. They aren't made for driving fast so I can't see the point of high power engines. All you need in a Sierra to make them very capable is the right gearing