Hilux Help???

[PoMmY]

I just picked up an 87' toyota Hilux, four door. I was wondering if the cab sizes of this model and later models differ. I cud only afford this and am a little put off by the stainless steel dashboard and placement of the handbrake.

Can a dashboard be sourced from a wreckers and moulded or fitted to the ute, dont ramble on about the price or how rediculous it sounds.

I would jst like to know if it is possible and if anyone knows someone who could do this for me or help me...........

Thanks in advance...

[hiluxmad]

yeah the hand brake takes a bit of getting used to,

is yours 4x4? or 2 wheel drive?

whats with the stainless steel on the dash?
whats wrong with the original dash?lol

you can generally change the dash boards quite easly. and finding one wont be a problem. and i think theres a posiblity the newer smooth dash bord will fit.
but genneraly you should be looking for a 1985-88 model dash.

[PoMmY]

Hey bro, im west aucks as well. By Belevedere Tennis centre.

I just picked up my ute, yeh im considering gettin a newer dash fitted. its not stainless steal, its a cheap plastic and the dash looks really old and tacky. lol

Im hopefully gettin a new engine for it, any suggestions. Was thinkin of a newer hilux engine as i dont want performance. Its to help lug stuff around for my projects, and also look 1/2 decent.

[Mr Revhead]

changing the h/b can be tricky.....
as far as engines go theres a few to choose from
2lte, 3l, 1kzte
i can help with supplying engines.
what engine is in it now?
i recommend going to a 3l. if you want more power i know a guy who may still have a turbo one for sale

[PoMmY]

What would u suggest........Im stayin away from diesel full stop!!

I am lookin for a 2nd hand one or new, the price will be what determines my purchase. Are the new hilux engines decent??

People are crying out Supra and all sorts....... im just considern all engines at the moment.

[Mr Revhead]

those are all diesel engines. why dont you want diesel? a petrol one limits your options quite a bit. if you want petrol theres always a 1uzfe!! but id look at a 2rz (2.4) or 3rz (2.7)

[PoMmY]

Hey i just dont like the idea of diesel, wud prefer to keep it petrol.

Wat is the engine u r mentioning? R there still plenty around?

And also, wud a 2nd hand 1jz-gte be easy to cum across...... so many ideas, so little money.

[Dell'Orto]

Easy, but not cheap. Ask MrOizo, he got a 1JZGTE for his Supra...

[Mr Revhead]

i could get a rzh but 3rz are quite rare.
they are petrol engines toyota has developed for commercial vehicle.
you find em in hiluxes and hiaces

[PoMmY]

i could get a rzh but 3rz are quite rare.
they are petrol engines toyota has developed for commercial vehicle.
you find em in hiluxes and hiaces

Where would u be able to find one of these?? Any idea of prices.

I am intending on find a cheap engine for the hilux as i wanna build my own 1jz-gte or 2jz-gte for a supra. This is the reason. But im willing to spend a bit as the hilux needs to keep going.

[Mr Revhead]

id have to have a look around but id expect to pay around $3000 for a 2rz if not more. plus your gunna need several other bits and pieces plus maybe a gear box etc. it may be cheaper to sell your one and buy a later model one with a better engine

[UTERUS]

*HIJACK*

sorry to interrupt but will a 1g-gze bolt straight into a 88-90 hilux with just using an adaptor plate?

[PoMmY]

Can this be done ^^^^^

Thanks for ure help guyz, im goin to tlk to quest4 and a few other ppl.

Cheerz.