If I had a dollar for every time someone has said to me "what is the best motor for my MightyBoy" I would probably have enough money to get my ute gold plated. Sadly I don't think I'll see a single cent, so here's a quick & dirty summary of the most common engine conversions that are able to be made street legal with proper clearances.
http://www.teammightyboy.com/workshop/3 ... onversions
Engine conversions - a quick guide
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F8B EFI turbo - Three pots and a snail.
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stevan_istheman
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Great job brayden, Bravo.. 
Probably make this one a sticky too.
Probably make this one a sticky too.
BAL4 Designs
For all your mechanical design and drafting requirements.
For all your mechanical design and drafting requirements.
I'll link it through the FAQ. 
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Now linked through the MightyBoy Technical FAQ.
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Now linked through the MightyBoy Technical FAQ.
F8B EFI turbo - Three pots and a snail.
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Ralf the RR
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Fantastic post.
What a wealth of knowledge.
Personally - I'm extremely happy with fuel economy. Performance comes from my other vehicles!
What a wealth of knowledge.
Personally - I'm extremely happy with fuel economy. Performance comes from my other vehicles!
Harry
Oil leaks are a factory rust prevention option
Oil leaks are a factory rust prevention option
(borat voice) Very Nice!
Great work Brayden! Just the content that makes this site great!
Cheers
ToranaGuy
Great work Brayden! Just the content that makes this site great!
Cheers
ToranaGuy
It's update time MB Parts list! send part info to toranaguy74@optusnet.com.au|
I would like to be able to compare torque figures here also. I have a G10a on my wish list but I see a F6a has comparable power. Which one is happier climbing hills/towing (small trailer)?
So many delays to getting my MB back in order with 993cc & 5 speed transaxle... neighbor issue gone, donor shell up on rotisserie, new sheds on the way.... another project also..
Torque figures added.
F8B EFI turbo - Three pots and a snail.
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F8B EFI turbo - Three pots and a snail.
Great work brayden!!!!
just a thought on the F5a DOHC/SOHC turbo engines, I was under the impression from other forum users that they share the same engine mounts as the std. f5a/f8b???? with only the fueling and exhaust systems to sort out on the install....
wouldn't this make the difficulty a lot easier than 4????
great work again and you should have already made this a sticky!!!!!
just a thought on the F5a DOHC/SOHC turbo engines, I was under the impression from other forum users that they share the same engine mounts as the std. f5a/f8b???? with only the fueling and exhaust systems to sort out on the install....
wouldn't this make the difficulty a lot easier than 4????
great work again and you should have already made this a sticky!!!!!
The import F5A motors use the same engine cradle as an F6A, so the installation process is the same. However some people have made engine mounts to keep the standard MB frame. Either way it is not a simple swap when you consider the wiring and fueling aspects too.
F8B EFI turbo - Three pots and a snail.
The revised version is even better! Nice work dude!
A G10a with 5spd & turbo would be very wicked in a might boy!
Cheers
ToranaGuy
A G10a with 5spd & turbo would be very wicked in a might boy!
Cheers
ToranaGuy
It's update time MB Parts list! send part info to toranaguy74@optusnet.com.au|
I second that (e)motion!!! Mine already has the mod plate for a G10a so its just a matter of finding a motor & box (at least) in reasonable nick & at the right price
Also waiting to see possibilities using new Alto driveline.
Brayden, your efforts are greatly appreciated.
So many delays to getting my MB back in order with 993cc & 5 speed transaxle... neighbor issue gone, donor shell up on rotisserie, new sheds on the way.... another project also..
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ramblerman
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thanks for that Brayden, this is very informative. I should have looked here in the first place. Just wondering if I was to go with the Matiz conversion is there any problem with CV joints or anything else. I believe if a 1000cc is fitted there are mods to be done in this area.
Thanks, Ron
Thanks, Ron