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 Post subject: ford raider v8 conversion
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 1:42 pm 
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hi all to do a v8 conversion on my 1992 ford raider what do I need if I buy a Windsor v8 and a gearbox.
what size do people suggest.
is much involved in conversion as I got to get new motor and box for it anyway
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 Post subject: Re: ford raider v8 conversion
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:42 pm 
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Have you looked into the legallity of it yet ???....Engineers tickets/inspections.... etc.....

 

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 Post subject: Re: ford raider v8 conversion
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 10:06 pm 
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tboof2008 wrote:
hi all to do a v8 conversion on my 1992 ford raider what do I need if I buy a Windsor v8 and a gearbox.
what size do people suggest.
is much involved in conversion as I got to get new motor and box for it anyway




its one thing ta chuck a BIGGA motor in ..... its anotha ta make sure its legal........... :roll:
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 Post subject: Re: ford raider v8 conversion
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:23 am 
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Hi,

Nearly a year ago you wanted to put in an I6 Falcon motor, what has changed ? Most conversions will cost double what you think, and you could easily spend far more than the car is worth. The engine is most likely a Mitsubishi Magna 2.6 and you should be able to buy a whole going car cheap. Gearbox, what is the problem with it ? Reco it and put in 2nd hand motor even if you have to buy the whole car to get it. At least you can test the Motor before you install a Dud. If you want more go then a Commodore V6 would be an easy fit as there are conversion kits made. Check the RTA first if you want more power as most swaps will require a Certificate. I would assume you want to keep the 4WD in it, this will also limit what you can do cheap for swaps.

 

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 Post subject: Re: ford raider v8 conversion
Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 5:51 pm 
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Have a look at "Project Fordrunner" in the garage. That's the 4th Windsor powered hilux/4runner in Australia (and the only boosted one). That will give you some idea of what is expected and some of the hiccups along the way.
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