Another Engine Conversion Thread

[Slunnie]

In NSW at least, the holden conversions up to a 202 didn't need certification.

Here is a doc from way back that explains this.
www.slunnie.com - Wheel & Tyre Guide1979

The page in particular:

[Randylandy]

Thanks slunnie just wonder if the bit at the end where it says "conversions must be inspected" will requre an engineer to inspect it or if the local mechanic will be able to do it?

[Slunnie]

I'm assuming the top of the page means it doesn't need an engineers report.

I'm assuming the bottom of the means it needs the standard blue slip inspection (not pink slip rego inspection)that is associated with a change of records for the RTA.

[Randylandy]

fingers crossed that that is the case. Will see if I caan track down the local mechanic/ inspector and see if he can clarify.

As to engine mounts, Does a 186 bolt up to the orriginal mounts or are new mounts welded to the chassey or bolted to it?

[Slunnie]

fingers crossed that that is the case. Will see if I caan track down the local mechanic/ inspector and see if he can clarify.

As to engine mounts, Does a 186 bolt up to the orriginal mounts or are new mounts welded to the chassey or bolted to it?

Not sure, but my one which was a factory 6 cyl, now a 202 I think is an adaptor plate to the gearbox and new engine mounts between the standard engine mount bushes on the chassis and the 202.

[ezyrama]

My 2a (Ralph) has a TD27 Nissan diesel in it, It has a 2nd set of engine mounts about 4" behind the originals and an adapter plate on the bell housing. It all fits up pretty well and the car went quite well too until I pulled it to pieces. If you read July's issue of LRM it has a guy with a 200tdi in a 52 series 1 that rounds up a 2007 Ford Focus on a 1000ft hill climb. (not bad for a 60yr old car).

Cheers Ian

[garryseries3]

I am getting to the stage where I need to make up my mind as to what engine to run in my project 109" tray back Orriginally it had the 2.6l 6 in it.

It currentley has a falcon 250 x flow in it but I am not happy with the state of how the conversion was done I don't think it will pass going over the pits how it is now. my other big concern is the legalities of having a 4l engine replacing a 2.6 in WA, I really don't want to have the hassel and expence of going through the engineering proving tests if they apply to this conversion.

My current options are:
I have a 186 from a rusted s2 I could put in so have all the addaptors.

I Know of a good 2.6 landrover 6 that could go back in for licencing puposes then just put the good stuff in later.

If it was not a 6cyl chassis it would be a no brainer and would just put a 2.5 landy diesel in.

I would love a 200 tdi but can't justify the expence to the minerstry of finance and war.

A this stage I am probably leaning towards the 186 as I can get rid of all the dodgy falcon mounts, I have all the parts and being a lover capacity engine than the falcon hopfully less drama getting it re-licenced.

If I was to go the 186 route how do I go about getting it all re-licenced in wa do I still have to go through the engineers approval rubbish or is it a simple matter of putting it over the pits?

You could sell all those motors and recoup the cash then buy a good 200Tdi and bolt it in, easy conversion. The Isuzu if its a good one should get you there money wise itself, you would have cleared out the shed, gained some room and might even get creditabilty with the ministry in the process.

[jakeslouw]

My 2a (Ralph) has a TD27 Nissan diesel in it, It has a 2nd set of engine mounts about 4" behind the originals and an adapter plate on the bell housing. It all fits up pretty well and the car went quite well too until I pulled it to pieces. If you read July's issue of LRM it has a guy with a 200tdi in a 52 series 1 that rounds up a 2007 Ford Focus on a 1000ft hill climb. (not bad for a 60yr old car).

Cheers Ian

I have a Nissan Pathy with the TD27T3 (Terrano 1 motor, no IC), and I'm very impressed with the power and the lower engine noise compared to Isuzu and Toyota.
Did you have any gearing issues with that motor in the 2a? What about power, did it have enough grunt?

I'm looking at buying a series 3 with a Chev 4.1 in it, but I'm not too keen on the fuel consumption.

I know the TD27 and I can pick up low-mileage engines from Singapore for about AU$1500, with turbo and all belt-driven extras.