Hi all, This is my first post.
I recently acquired an 81 WB ute. 202 blue, 3 on the tree. Its had some work done already, new clutch and brakes etc. It has 11 months rego and its going to be a daily driver, cant afford the loan on my 4x4 in a first year apprenticeship.

Not 100% sure what I'm going to do with it yet. looking for suggestions.

Definately want to clean out the rust and respray it.

I think I'd like to put a 253 in it. I dont want it to be too thirsty but it is on gas so I think I could afford it. But what else would I have to do to go along with that? Do I need a different gearbox/transmission etc?

Otherwise I will just hot up the 202 in it. Where do you start on something like that?

It runs pretty well at the moment but It feels a little fragile to me. Ideally I'd like to get it to a point where I can drive it hard on occasion and not worry about stuffing something.

thoughts??

all help appreciated.

thanks



Tucker

current projects
81 WB 202 ute..
82 Falcon XE ute.... needs serious work
also owns 2005 4x4 Triton.. for sale

just remember if your on your P's modifying your car is illegal in most states, so if you get pulled over you could get in a bit of s***!

cool man

the V8 conversion is simple, it really is as easy as changing the obvious stuff

motor
gearbox
radiator
exhaust

diff will hold up fine, unless you plan on doing burnouts or fast take off's that is

if you plan on giving it a bit of ruff treatment then go for the salisbury (V8) diff then, it'll take a fair bit of abuse, you'll need to change the drive shaft to suit too if you change the diff

The input shaft is different on the V8 gearbox. There was no option for 4 speed column shift. You can have a 3 speed column shift with a V8. Aussie 4 speed will be the easiest conversion but needs to be a floor shift.
The best way will to be buy the motor and gearbox as a complete conversion with everything you need and just plonk it all straight in. You will need a V8 radiator as the hose inlets are wrong on the 6 radiator.

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It is easy, just bolt it all together. You can do it easy.

If it is old or rare - Cut it! http://www.ehlimo.com.au/

Yeah Byrons right,sometimes its just better to buy something like that and sell off what you dont need,good advice.

Jim in Adelaide..

If you are worried about fuel consumption a 253 with standard 2bbl carby will do better on fuel than a 202 if driven normally , most commercials have 3.55 diff gears you may want to change this to a 3.08 or 2.78 if you do a lot of HWY driving to bring the revs down.

thanks for the help... ute is running well atm but I would like more power. Project is on hold currently due to lack of funds. my mate is trying to talk me into putting a 454 chev in it, haha. will continue to drive as is for now.