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Right engine for 98' sfa hilux

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hi almal.. ek is nuut! maar hierdie is n bakgat forum. teminste ry ek hiluxxes van my begin jare af. Ek het nou my beste bakkie ooit in dir mark n' 1999 2.7i 2x4, en het nou vir my n 1998 dc fsa hilux 4x4 gekry. die beer het nie n motor in nie, dit was n 2.8diesel toe n ford nou is dit net n lux. Ek moet nou besluit watse enjin om in te sit. 1. 3ct- het hy genoeg "overtaking power" as jy 110 - 120 km/ph ry? 2. kzte- ek hoor ek moet die dieselpomp vervang met die 3l of 5l omdat die elektronika n probleem is, alhoewel ek n kompleet harnas met rekenaar boks kan kry,, sal dit moontlik wees om die te gebruik of moet ek maar die pomp vervang? en hoe beinvloed dit die krag? 3. enige ander voorstelle vir n diesel enjin in die bakkie? Lexus is goed ek weet maar alles om die v8 is buite my vuurmaak plek. Ek doen avontuur trippies vir die kinders uit ons plakkers gemeenskappe rondom gauteng so ek moet n lang waaintjie sleep en natuurlik soek ek genoeg krag en betroubaarheid? HELP!
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My 2.7 se engine is te koop en het genoeg krag
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from what I read on this forum the 2.7 and the 2.5td mazda engines goes well with the SFA.
somewhere i read the 2.5d4d also goes well, but not too sure.
before selling sfa I was toying with the idea of 2.7. even put in Alu radiator to handle it... then got the 2.7 IFS for good deal and thought why the heck not
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Hi Marius,

Not been a diesel fundi, I can't answer all your questions, but I can tell you I've driven a SFA with a WL2 Mazda/Ford 2.5TDi. It may not be a Toyota engine, but it's an easy conversion and the power/economy are pretty good!
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the 2.5tdi is also on my list but does it have any electronics and computers wich i no nothing about?
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Just a question: Who in his right mind would remove the 2.8D? What a shame.
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oxydog wrote:Just a question: Who in his right mind would remove the 2.8D? What a shame.
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OK, granted (can't argue that even if I wanted to).

I just think the 3L is such a reliable workhorse, and so capable in serious 4x4 conditions, I'd rather save up, keep the diesel and get a D4D or V6 if you really need to go that fast. I've also heard (and maybe someone can correct me on this, or confirm) that there's only about 50 or so 2.8D 4x4 D/Cabs left in SA!

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oxydog wrote:OK, granted (can't argue that even if I wanted to).

I just think the 3L is such a reliable workhorse, and so capable in serious 4x4 conditions, I'd rather save up, keep the diesel and get a D4D or V6 if you really need to go that fast. I've also heard (and maybe someone can correct me on this, or confirm) that there's only about 50 or so 2.8D 4x4 D/Cabs left in SA!

Not arguing, just defending my beloved 2.8!
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The 2.8 diesel (with alpine turbo) that was in the hilux dissipeared from the mechanics that did th v6 conversion.. and the price on na imported or second hand 2.8 diesel is out of my budget.. so.. what to replace it with?? 3ct it sounds, more good then bad reveiws.. Kzte well i don't know if replacing the origional pump with a 3l pump is such a good idea,, i heard the power decrease alot. otherwize i have to look at petrol..
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Hi-Lex? Or is this out of budget?
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i have 30 grand to spend and would like to include some tires aswell.
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massada 4x4 wrote:i have 30 grand to spend and would like to include some tires aswell.
Kyk op die junkmail ek het daar 'n 2.7 motor gesien vir R25k weet nie of hy nog beskikbaar is en in watter kondisie hy is nie
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Hi Jarus, interesting point about the 50 odd 2.8D still around, must say that for every d/c SFA I see probably 1 in 50 is a 2.8D, (or still seems to be), mine is easily identified by the diesel smoke on pull away and gear shift :lol: :lol: I must say I would like the power of the lexus, but won't consider until my diesel is finally done with life - then again it might not be in my lifetime! :crazy: :lmao:
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TJL wrote:Hi Jarus, interesting point about the 50 odd 2.8D still around, must say that for every d/c SFA I see probably 1 in 50 is a 2.8D, (or still seems to be), mine is easily identified by the diesel smoke on pull away and gear shift :lol: :lol: I must say I would like the power of the lexus, but won't consider until my diesel is finally done with life - then again it might not be in my lifetime! :crazy: :lmao:
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My 2.7 is still availible !! come and drive it then deside
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Hi Maruis wil jy nie eerder jou bakkie aan my verkoop aangesien ek afly dat n goeie ry ding gestop gaan word dmv n FORD DIESEL, diesel of n 2.7. Jy kan n 2jzgte vvti optel vir R 16000.00 by enjins&more selfs n 7MGTE vir R 8000 dan kan jy ten minste op die highway ry in 5 de rat sonder om terug te rat as jy n opdraande sien in die volgende dorp. ek kan nie veel se nie maar laai n foto van jou bakkie op die forum. Groete
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Amen to that Jarus!!!!!

My 2.8D het net 3 meter korter as n V8 Disco gekom, hier by ons teen n bitter lang duin. Wil nog eintlik vir Thys nooi hierna toe! :think:

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Sela! En niemand sal my andersins oortuig nie - ek love die ou donkie te veel.
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Hello Alex, ek het besluit om n 3l diesel wat pistons gebreuk het te herbou en hom terug te druk. voor ek kan begin moet ek my ander hilux verkoop.. n' 99' single cab 2.7i. 290 000km op die klokke met FSH. diffloc, aircon ens.. ek soek 69000 vir hom. die double cab moet ek klaar maak om die trippies te doen vir die kinders uit die plakkerskampe. en as ek klaar is het ek n forward control wat moet klaar om die kinders "troepe" te vervoer. ons doen die goeters gratis vir die oukies.. ek gaan nog een van die dae vir die hilux forum se manne vra of ek nie 18 boeties kan bring vir n dag as daar weer ge 4x4 word nie.
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Wat het toe met die bakkie gebeur
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