Hi Guys, have no motor in my torrie at moment & have access to a real nice 292 cubed chevy inline 6.. Anybody seen or done this conversion before ?? I have seen 1 in an EH but the LJ's engine bay is smaller... I understand these engines are longer, higher, heavier & maybe even wider than the old red motor, But also more powerful, which is what I'm after.. Have been told radiator support & maybe trans tunnel mods to make it fit... Any HELP will be greatly appreciated.. Many Thanks in advance for your time & efforts....
Chevy L6 inline 6 into LJ
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, Feb 05 2010 09:27 PM
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Posted 05 February 2010 - 09:27 PM
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Posted 05 February 2010 - 11:06 PM
i have heard ther is asalt lake racer with a lj 4 door with a chevy six in it, i reckon with the right mount's it would fit but you would have to run a thermo fan on the front of the engine as it would be too close to the radiator
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 12:26 PM
i have heard ther is asalt lake racer with a lj 4 door with a chevy six in it, i reckon with the right mount's it would fit but you would have to run a thermo fan on the front of the engine as it would be too close to the radiator
I to heard similar.... LC torrie with a 310 stroker & tripples, apparently it's featured in a magazine... Having to run thermo fans is least of my worries, I'm hoping the waterpump isn't sitting where the radiator should... Something different -- v8 power from an inline 6 should get some hands scrachin heads...
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 02:46 PM
I didn't think it was possible to get a smaller bay (in red 6 powered cars ) than EH? either way there cant be much in it.
The beauty of using a 292 is that they bolt up to TH350....gearbox issues sorted!
As for mounting it in there...I would try find a TK Bedford or the like and measure the engine mounts in it....there would have to be a bolt in solution as Holden V8's came in later Bedfords.
http://www.acwbedfor...au/contact.html
This guy is in Vic...cant find any in Sydney.
The beauty of using a 292 is that they bolt up to TH350....gearbox issues sorted!
As for mounting it in there...I would try find a TK Bedford or the like and measure the engine mounts in it....there would have to be a bolt in solution as Holden V8's came in later Bedfords.
http://www.acwbedfor...au/contact.html
This guy is in Vic...cant find any in Sydney.
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 03:22 PM
The 292 is a couple of inches longer and a few inches taller - I've got some dimensions here somewhere I'll try to find them. It's also a fair bit heavier than the Holden six. I guess they have the advantage of looking somewhat original but if that wasn't a factor and I wanted to stay with a straight six I'd much rather something like a 2jz or a even a 1fz-fe. Much as I hate to admit it both the Holden and Chev sixes are shit by modern standards.
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Posted 13 February 2010 - 11:45 AM
im sure there was a LJ in street machine few months back with this conversion.
Was a MPH racer with inline Chev 6 and twin holley carbs.
regardless you will need to modify firewall.
what are parts like?
a 265 hemi would also be a good straight six conversion?
Was a MPH racer with inline Chev 6 and twin holley carbs.
regardless you will need to modify firewall.
what are parts like?
a 265 hemi would also be a good straight six conversion?
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