4x4 getting 308 heart transplant - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

gregstar · 09-08-2008, 06:38 PM

Hi all,
I am new to this forum and thought I would introduce myself,
I have a 95' 4runner 4x4 with a few mods, you know the usual body lift, suspension lift, 33' mud tyres, bullbar & winch.

But here comes the biggest mod....
I have done my homework on what is needed and what needs to be modified to drop in a 308, I will be going the carby model v8.

only thing is..... I am sick and tired of being fed a lot of crap by "engine builders" as to their over the phone prices, nice and polite .... until you get there to place an order and part with CASH.... what do you reckon happens ??
price has been mis-quoted etc etc etc.....

Can anybody recomend someone to build a warm 308 who will do what they say they are going to do ?
I have cash and ready to place an order.

sorry for the winge, but some people... aarrgghhhh

cheers

WB5LTR · 10-08-2008, 02:22 PM

where are you located

gregstar · 10-08-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WB5LTR

where are you located

Hey WB5LTR,
I dont care how far I need to travel to get a good motor, do you know of some one that might be able to help ?

cheers

WB5LTR · 10-08-2008, 03:04 PM

There are plenty of builers in Melb area and im sure they guys on here will recommend you to the good ones. First of all you need to decide how much you want to spend and what you want to acheive with this motor, how warm do you want it to be. Being a 4X4 you will most likely want loads of torque out in the scrub so you may want to consider going a std to mild rebuild with 355 kit instead of making the 308 real wild. Is it going to be gas or petrol, have you allowed for adapters and radiators etc in your costing, also engineers cert. Post up some more info on what you want from this.

gregstar · 10-08-2008, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WB5LTR

There are plenty of builers in Melb area and im sure they guys on here will recommend you to the good ones. First of all you need to decide how much you want to spend and what you want to acheive with this motor, how warm do you want it to be. Being a 4X4 you will most likely want loads of torque out in the scrub so you may want to consider going a std to mild rebuild with 355 kit instead of making the 308 real wild. Is it going to be gas or petrol, have you allowed for adapters and radiators etc in your costing, also engineers cert. Post up some more info on what you want from this.

Thanx mate,
I have got everything under control... V8 to toyo box adaptor, clutch, radiator, engine and gearbox mounts etc,
All i need now is a motor.

I have decided on a carbie 308 on straight gas

I dont want massive power, as i will be breaking diffs and axles, and cv's every time i go bush.

I reckon that between 180 to 200 ish kw's and around 400 to 420 ish newton metres of torque would be great... not extreme by any standards, but enough grunt for road and bush.

I have cash and ready to purchase, I just need someone reliable who will do what they say they will do, and be confident of their work ( after all, the wreckers will give me 30 days waranty on a 2nd hand 308 with no history )

cheers

WB5LTR · 10-08-2008, 09:35 PM

sounds like you've done your research then gregstar, and your thoughts on engine mods etc should you get he power you want depending on specs. Id suggest you start a thread in the holden v8 section, saying that you want a mild combo for straight gas etc and do people know of any decent builders in melb, the only one that comes to my my right now is SIRCAR engine reconditioning they do quality work from what ive heard

Sircar Engine Reconditioners
9a Hume Street, Huntingdale, VIC 3166
p: (03) 9544 2380

hope that gets you on your way

vhg304 · 11-08-2008, 04:50 PM

Have a look around the site there are a few on here.

REV308 · 11-08-2008, 10:20 PM

Go to Paul Rogers, he was running r+c automotive in Bacchus marsh but i think he's out on his own now, top bloke to deal with, been around drag cars and engines for many years and is a top auto man too. I had a tough 308 done by r+c a while back.

PM me for his number.

gregstar · 12-08-2008, 08:20 AM

PM sent

cheers

High n Mighty · 13-08-2008, 11:27 PM

Hey Greg, remember me

gregstar · 14-08-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by High n Mighty

Hey Greg, remember me

Same username, different forum ?

High n Mighty · 14-08-2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregstar

Same username, different forum ?

Yep, from downunder

gregstar · 15-08-2008, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by High n Mighty

Yep, from downunder

yeah mate, doin' the rounds of different forums... research research and more research.
it's amazing what you can learn from others, just when its all looking like a goer, ....nup, there is something else that needs to be changed.

High n Mighty · 15-08-2008, 10:39 PM

Remember,

It is easier to beg forgiveness than to ask permission

gregstar · 03-09-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by High n Mighty

Yep, from downunder

I have just been looking at the other forum at your new project VL, looks good Craig.
keep the pics comming.

my motor will be ready next week, and then the fun stuff begins.

cheers

09-08-2008, 06:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
gregstar casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: melbourne Ride: 308 4x4 Posts: 37	4x4 getting 308 heart transplant Hi all, I am new to this forum and thought I would introduce myself, I have a 95' 4runner 4x4 with a few mods, you know the usual body lift, suspension lift, 33' mud tyres, bullbar & winch. But here comes the biggest mod.... I have done my homework on what is needed and what needs to be modified to drop in a 308, I will be going the carby model v8. only thing is..... I am sick and tired of being fed a lot of crap by "engine builders" as to their over the phone prices, nice and polite .... until you get there to place an order and part with CASH.... what do you reckon happens ?? price has been mis-quoted etc etc etc..... Can anybody recomend someone to build a warm 308 who will do what they say they are going to do ? I have cash and ready to place an order. sorry for the winge, but some people... aarrgghhhh cheers __________________ '95 4runner 4x4 with Mods... and a Holden 308.

10-08-2008, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
WB5LTR Do you ever leave? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vic Ride: Holden WB ute, '05 WR450F Posts: 2,080	where are you located __________________

10-08-2008, 03:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
WB5LTR Do you ever leave? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vic Ride: Holden WB ute, '05 WR450F Posts: 2,080	There are plenty of builers in Melb area and im sure they guys on here will recommend you to the good ones. First of all you need to decide how much you want to spend and what you want to acheive with this motor, how warm do you want it to be. Being a 4X4 you will most likely want loads of torque out in the scrub so you may want to consider going a std to mild rebuild with 355 kit instead of making the 308 real wild. Is it going to be gas or petrol, have you allowed for adapters and radiators etc in your costing, also engineers cert. Post up some more info on what you want from this. __________________

10-08-2008, 09:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
WB5LTR Do you ever leave? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vic Ride: Holden WB ute, '05 WR450F Posts: 2,080	sounds like you've done your research then gregstar, and your thoughts on engine mods etc should you get he power you want depending on specs. Id suggest you start a thread in the holden v8 section, saying that you want a mild combo for straight gas etc and do people know of any decent builders in melb, the only one that comes to my my right now is SIRCAR engine reconditioning they do quality work from what ive heard Sircar Engine Reconditioners 9a Hume Street, Huntingdale, VIC 3166 p: (03) 9544 2380 hope that gets you on your way __________________

11-08-2008, 04:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
vhg304 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne Ride: vh sle vk group 3 Posts: 101	Have a look around the site there are a few on here. __________________ vh sle vk group 3

11-08-2008, 10:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
REV308 Senior Member Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: vic Ride: Tonner, vk, statesman drag car, torana drag car Posts: 420	Go to Paul Rogers, he was running r+c automotive in Bacchus marsh but i think he's out on his own now, top bloke to deal with, been around drag cars and engines for many years and is a top auto man too. I had a tough 308 done by r+c a while back. PM me for his number.

12-08-2008, 08:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
gregstar casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: melbourne Ride: 308 4x4 Posts: 37	PM sent cheers __________________ '95 4runner 4x4 with Mods... and a Holden 308.

13-08-2008, 11:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
High n Mighty Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle Ride: L67 VT Berlina, UC torana Posts: 22	Hey Greg, remember me

15-08-2008, 10:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
High n Mighty Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle Ride: L67 VT Berlina, UC torana Posts: 22	Remember, It is easier to beg forgiveness than to ask permission

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