Thread: Engine options for 1966

Originally Posted by B92 8NW

Was the 2.6 6-cyl ever fitted to 88" models?

Never to production 88" vehicles, only prototypes AFAIK. 1967 was when it was first introduced in 109s.

I agree with what isuzurover said. The six was never fitted to a production 88, although it almost certainly was tried in prototype form. The only engines fitted to production 88s (S2-S3) were the 2.25 petrol and (from 1961) diesel, the petrol in either 7:1 or 8:1 compression, and, in 1958 the 2 litre petrol and 1958-61 the 2 litre diesel.

John

Originally Posted by B92 8NW

Was the 2.6 6-cyl ever fitted to 88" models?

Don't even think about it If you do use a 3Ltr (RoverP5). They are rare but getable.

If you are planning to repower a Series, use a Chrysler Hemi 6 265. The block casting is only 1/4" longer than a Holden. Commercial conversion kits used to be available.

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

If you are planning to repower a Series, use a Chrysler Hemi 6 265. The block casting is only 1/4" longer than a Holden. Commercial conversion kits used to be available.

Hemi 265 . Awsome engine. God help the series box As we have proven here ... just dont flog 1st 3rd or Rev and they will take a fair bit.

Hemi 265 ????? Might as well bolt it up to a Nissan 5 speed and whack a ford 9" in it if you want it to last . Even the Holden motor is a little to powerful for the standard drive train .

Originally Posted by Fusion

Hemi 265 ????? Might as well bolt it up to a Nissan 5 speed and whack a ford 9" in it if you want it to last . Even the Holden motor is a little to powerful for the standard drive train .

Depends how you treat them I don't like GMH as torque curve is wrong in stock form. The hemi has low end and love to rev. If you dont bash them in 1st gear they can take a bit.
I learnt this years ago when I put a Turboed 202 in a 109

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

If you are planning to repower a Series, use a Chrysler Hemi 6 265. The block casting is only 1/4" longer than a Holden. Commercial conversion kits used to be available.

Brian

Are you sure about the length of the Chrysler being 1/4" longer than a Holden 6?

I know we have a SIII ex-6cyl Rover which at one time had a Chrysler 245 hemi and it needed the radiator cut-out the same as the 4 cyl need for the Holden in-line 6.

If you are wanting to do an engine transplant today why not consider the ex-Commodore V6 Holden. You can get them with the ECU for next to nothing (even if you have to buy the whole car) and parts are everywhere. More than that you don't need to do any cutting of the chassis for the extra length.