RT Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 yeah turns out that ford v6's and V8's were a factory option for Hillmans for a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0ss4yy Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Do you know what model ford v6 engines that would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Likely Essex, if such things happened. However. That would be a waste of effort in a conversion that has to be certified, IMO. If you're going to take the time and effort to do a conversion at least do something that's worth the time.... like a Pinto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0ss4yy Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 anything thats bigger than a 1.7 4cyl is worth it lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Yeah Essex V6.. but agree with Ky.. its not a great engine tbh. Same amount of work to put a v8 in as a v6 really.. so I would go 289 unit which is a great motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R100 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 V6 holden. Nothing can compare for price and power. I think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 manual bits are getting hard to come by for the v6 holdens though... otherwise theyr a good choice. you can get it cammed, acl bits, even throw a 4 barrel on it if you mod the manifold, and get the loom etc rewired to suit... they go hard in that form....thats why stockcars use them.. nissan v6's are also ok....but then you may aswell go lexus v8.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R100 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I think the holden V6's are just awsum. I know there heavy and have pushsticks but there compact, easy to come by, cheap, go well, easy peasy to conect up the ECU Im a big fan of autos but it depends on the car i guess. I can see one at home n a hillmans engine bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 ive also become a fan of the auto.. our falcon has a bench seat and column auto...you can eat,sleep,root or dance while driving. its awesome... surely they can be too heavy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0ss4yy Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 have talked to some guys at a reconditioning shop, they reckon they can rebuild the 1725, bore it to 1800, and build it capable to handle efi turbo charging. this would be one of a kind for sure.. probably really pricey tho.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 You do need to consider why you wont to change the motor. Are you going to drag it, put it on the circuit, race it around town for pink stickers or do it up as a well handleing powerfull car. I've played around with hunters for years and just changing the drive line for a more powerfull motor wouldn't make for a very safe or a good handling car. you would have to consider upgraiding the rest of the brakes and suspension to make it work well. your poket will be getting very empty. Even doing up the stocker motor can push the hunter past it's handling limits. Not saying that it wouldn't be fun. Most hot hunters normaly die from ending up in a ditch or off the road when the drivers lost controll when left with stock suspension. Normaly just renewing the suspension with gas shocks all around is a big leap forward for handling and braking for a hunter. Just dont be serprised if you do a engine change and it ends up smashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 lol at racing round town for pink stickers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Why not be different? Chuck in a nissan A15, and then super/turbo charge it. The A15 is a near indestrucable motor, cheap light, and readliy available. It'd probably weigh less than the hunter motor, so the car would be better to drive right from the get go. No distrespect to the 1725 fiends, but english motors were designed and built in pre war factories with dirt floors. So I'd say repower it, then modify it. You'd be able to get enough bits for the conversion for $500. edit, I have a drawthrough supercharged A15 in my datsun 1200. Made 124hp and It's run a 14.1@96mph on 10psi. Torque is FTMFW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0ss4yy Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 so i could get an a15 etc for under $500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 You could buy a whole C20 van for $500! You'd have to start with a 4 spd box, but if you comb tardme/the datsun forums, (www.nzdatsun.com) you should be able to find something. Yes I'm bias as hell, but OS jap motors compared to OS pommy motors is like comparing the olympic games to the special olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0ss4yy Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 hahaha.. may look into it Anyone know part numbers for points, rotor, cap and condensor for a lucas dizzy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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