GQ conversion to an infinity v8 ?

[scubaseany]

Hi,
I was looking at doing a v8 conversion as my old girl has finally had enough of her current engine and the rebuild costs made me start looking at repowering to a v8 - I followed some threads from a while back and found that Perth 4wd had done a conversion to a vh45 infinity motor - rang them but the new owner wasn't exactly friendly even though I asked if he could locate the motor - does anyone know if the bell housing bolts match for an auto transmission and have there been easy and successful conversions.
Cheers all
Sean

[threedogs]

Guy around the corner had an Infinity V8 in his Shorty GQ/Auto running 37"
yes it boogies.

For ease why not a LS1 ??turbo 700r
Ring Marks adaptors in Melb Mark will know whats involved
or maybe, maybe Hadfields

[taslucas]

For ease why not a LS1 ??turbo 700r

The less you have to change, the easier it is.
The infinity uses the same auto transmission as a patrol. As far as I know they bolt straight on. There was a GQ shorty at a mechanics I was looking at a while ago, it had original auto transmission and an infinity vh45. I actually saw it pop up for sale recently.

[taslucas]

It's still for sale, heres the ad:
http://m.gumtree.com.au/swb-gq-nissa...dId=1023799670

[scubaseany]

Thanks a lot Taslucas - have sent him a message and will share the info as soon as I get it !!

[scubaseany]

Thanks threedogs - priced up marks for a 350 conversion plate and engine mounts $1400 - the LS1 I think is around $2200

[ctaylor58]

Quite a reasonable cost then isnt it! LS1 would be an awesome conversion.