Thread: It has begun.... MUD's mods

Looks bloody awesome, all it needs is some chunky tyres and some bar work and its ready to go, keep us posted!

Looks mint!

Well my plans have changed..... M.U.D. was getting a quick patch up to get him back on the road so I could move to Cairns. Not getting married anymore means no move, which in turn means more money and time for my baby. Time for a proper restro

Now the bigger question, powerplant? If I'm going to pull him down i might as well build him back up properly, the 186 needs an extreme makeover and 2nd gear is on the way out lol maybe time for a change

If you've got a bit of money to spend get a Ford 4.0L and 4 speed auto from an EL or AU (they're all the same motor) and series t/case and you'd end up with a ripper of a shorty with power like you wouldn't believe in a Series. You then get cheap parts and probably better fuel economy and no carbies to stuff around with. Or if you really wish to keep the 186 give it a full rebuild and maybe a few mods like decent exhaust, better carby and maybe a new cam.

I'm not really a holden fan, so the chances the 186 staying are low.
If I stick with a 6cyl petrol, the ford motor has the best chance.
There's also a good chance I'll convert the beast to diesel.

Well I've decided, since MUD will become not only a Patrol/Cruiser recovery vechile, it will also serve as my Zombie Apocalypse Vechile. Hence I'll be most likely swapping the holden 186 for a diesel. Any suggestions on a descent bullet proof 4 or 6cyl diesel and 5 spd combo for my '88 ?

throw a 300 tdi in or a td5 would be a good engine in that, should be some smashed disco 2's around or even a wrecked short wheel base defender to get and swap the engine, etc out of.

Yeah atm I'm torn between either a 300tdi or an isuzu motor and gearbox