project patrol - step one
Went to have a look at a 2002 Patrol this morning thats come into my mates work to be parted out, motor and gearbox have already been sold along with the rims and tyres, its nice and straight with some nice add ons like front and rear bars, roof racks ect.
I am considering the purchase for a project, but I got some major things to consider, like engine and gearbox for starters, from what the vin number has told me it had a manual ZD30.
Ive done a couple of petrol engine conversions before so I’m aware they’re a big job but nothing diesel, so i'm lacking in knowledge of engine gearbox combos to suit
What I’m looking to achieve is:
Turbo diesel (if 8 cyclinder will consider non turbo)
Preferable 6-8 cylinders
Manual gearbox
Little electrical gizmos as possible
A motor thats super easy to work on myself with consideration to accessibility of parts and prices.
I could work on my Holden 308 all day with ample engine room and simplicity, if they made a 308 in diesel id buy one.
Any ideas of a motors and gearboxes that tick those boxes?
P.S. Not worried about emissions or engineering as it most likely wont be rego'd, unless it can be... maybe, i dont know yet. Serious suggestions only please.
Cheers