Engine swap to non general motors product
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Engine swap to non general motors product
Hey, it is christmas day, so be kind to me.
Is it a deviant thought to whisper 'would a Ford engine be a good transplant into a Holden?"
I have never understood the apparent reluctance to use an engine from another maker.
What do you think?
Is it a deviant thought to whisper 'would a Ford engine be a good transplant into a Holden?"
I have never understood the apparent reluctance to use an engine from another maker.
What do you think?
master6- Resident
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Re: Engine swap to non general motors product
Wizard - HJ Holden = 429 Big Block Ford
Alley Cat - HJ Holden = V12 Jaguar
So what are your thoughts? 250 Crossflow in a HG?
Or do you have bigger plans?
A bloke I knew was running a 351 Clevo in a HQ Sedan for quite a while.
Regards, Smooth
Alley Cat - HJ Holden = V12 Jaguar
So what are your thoughts? 250 Crossflow in a HG?
Or do you have bigger plans?
A bloke I knew was running a 351 Clevo in a HQ Sedan for quite a while.
Regards, Smooth
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Re: Engine swap to non general motors product
I have been working on my HG van project for almost exactly 2 years Smooth, and I will keep going with the plan to put it on the road with a 186 or 202, as I am keen to drive it.
I'm thinking beyond that point. I will need another project.
I wonder whether there is another engine that is common, cheap , can be purchased in good condition, and will fit the engine bay, cross member, and standard steering gear of the HG.
You have picked me in one; yes, I was wondering about a falcon 6, but have not even peeped at one yet to research sump shape.
I'm thinking beyond that point. I will need another project.
I wonder whether there is another engine that is common, cheap , can be purchased in good condition, and will fit the engine bay, cross member, and standard steering gear of the HG.
You have picked me in one; yes, I was wondering about a falcon 6, but have not even peeped at one yet to research sump shape.
master6- Resident
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Re: Engine swap to non general motors product
have you thought of a v6 commodore engine swap?
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Re: Engine swap to non general motors product
serendipity wrote:have you thought of a v6 commodore engine swap?
Would that require sump modification?
master6- Resident
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Re: Engine swap to non general motors product
master6 wrote:serendipity wrote:have you thought of a v6 commodore engine swap?
Would that require sump modification?
It's a well and tested conversion.
See: http://www.v6conversions.com.au more specific: http://www.v6conversions.com.au/hk_ht_hg.html
Regards, Smooth
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Re: Engine swap to non general motors product
There has been all sorts of engine swaps over the years,The one's Smooth has mentioned
Plus I have seen a 13b rotary in a Gmh ,351 into Datsun,289/302 into a beetle, 350 chev into a Porsche & a cosworth seiarra motor in all things a Sigma.My own father-in-law even ran a ford 221 in a TF MG until he got a nasty letter from the Rita.
So running a larger displacement ,more. Plentiful engine would not be a problem except to the purest Holden fanatic..
Plus I have seen a 13b rotary in a Gmh ,351 into Datsun,289/302 into a beetle, 350 chev into a Porsche & a cosworth seiarra motor in all things a Sigma.My own father-in-law even ran a ford 221 in a TF MG until he got a nasty letter from the Rita.
So running a larger displacement ,more. Plentiful engine would not be a problem except to the purest Holden fanatic..
Re: Engine swap to non general motors product
Back in the early 80s I dropped a 265 Hemi into my LC Torana I was also drag racing so more bang for buck,I also went with a 440 Chrysler in my LX drag car in the early 90s same reason as the LC,a mate of mine mid mounted a 351 Cleveland in a Datsun Homer Van and a mate bought a XW falcon with a 307 chev in it.
They have been doingthis since hot rodding and customising began and my attitude is if it can be done do it who care's what the purist think.
Regards Tony.
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They have been doingthis since hot rodding and customising began and my attitude is if it can be done do it who care's what the purist think.
Regards Tony.
"leave em"wanting more!
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