Thread: 4.6 upgrade

Engine is now in Perth, just have to pay duties. It's cost me more than expected, the engine has set me back around $10.6k landed with duties. I just hope it works when fitted. The exchange rate was a killer.

Have also bought new cooling system; hoses, thermostat, cap, radiator, new pump fitted by Turners to the long block.

A mates dad (a mechanic) will help me put it in.

Once I drive the car to shop, we can send the ecu over to M Adams for the remap. Just hope its all worth it in the end and doesnt give me grief!

there is a post in here somewhere about the proper V8 to ZF mating procedure.
I used this for the first 1k

yes you will need two.
Find out how to achieve oil pressure before the "first start-cam break-in".
If you DONT want the engine to run at 96,, nows the time to change,, not( like me) afterwoods

also do a quick check on this,, LF3487.
around $35 but cheap insurance

Updates:

Waiting on extreme outback clutch, engine mounts, computer (will be dispatched from UK today), idler pulley, injectors to be serviced.

Condenser, oil coolers and rad were chockers full of mud, prob bulk of the problem.

Engine is together just waiting on some bits before it goes back in. Will put some pics up soon.

Bought new UJs and center bearing to rebuild the shafts.

Its a bit over budget, I'm at 13.6k already without labour or consumables yet. I keep telling myself its still cheaper than a new car or a second had 4wd. So the excavator I was saving to get for the property will have to wait.

Atleast everything will be fresh and reliable (fingers crossed).

Noticed the collector on the manifold is quite small, will run with standard exhaust first, then put extractors in to see of they make a difference.

After waiting nearly 2 weeks the clutch finally arrived. So the motor will finally be going back in.

Finished rebuilding the driveshafts.

Computer is back from Mark Adams, what a genuinely nice guy! I organised my delivery and pick up so no hassles at all.

Just need to fit new bias plate when motor and tranny are mounted back in.

Just keen to have it back. Then it will be on the panel work.

Marl found there are 3 outstanding recalls on my car. Do you guys know what the rules are for recalls and how long you have before the dealership wont touch it?

waiting to hear how well it goes,,
I still need a 4.6 ECU...

Me too! Ive been running around in a toyota echo, even the ol low comp 4 would have felt much better . Want to chuck it on a dyno to see how it compares to factory 4.6 specs once it has been run in.

As far as I know serious, eg, items that can affect the road worthiness of the vehicle and/or life threatening have no expiry , lesser stuff does. Check the recall thread at the top of the page.
Cheers Scott