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rocky53 · 12-26-2005, 20:13

Hi I own a ford raider 1992 has a 2.6 litr petrol and was wondering if anyone knows if it would be possible to put a ford au11 motor into it for more power and better fuel economy for towing

Rhett · 12-27-2005, 21:32

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Originally Posted by rocky53

Hi I own a ford raider 1992 has a 2.6 litr petrol and was wondering if anyone knows if it would be possible to put a ford au11 motor into it for more power and better fuel economy for towing

I think it would be a very tight fit, due to the length of the straight 6 compared to the 4. A V6 would be a better alternative.

You need to talk to the straight 6 guys . . .

http://www.fordforums.com/forumdispl...ysprune=&f=496

rocky53 · 12-28-2005, 19:33

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Originally Posted by Rhett

I think it would be a very tight fit, due to the length of the straight 6 compared to the 4. A V6 would be a better alternative.

You need to talk to the straight 6 guys . . .

http://www.fordforums.com/forumdispl...ysprune=&f=496

Thanks, yea when we had a look we realised that we would need a v6 but what v6 would be the best to replace it with?

gasxd · 12-30-2005, 06:09

bro, don't put a v6 in, they are inbalanced and sound terrible... the only reason they were ever invented was to fit large capacity motors into short engine bays. better off putting a late model turbo 4 in, yes they are pretty gay but we all have to admit that they do move...
would a 302 windsor fit?
if you use an efi motor it might be engineerable?
can you turbo your motor?

CJR09 · 12-31-2005, 07:45

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Originally Posted by gasxd

bro, don't put a v6 in, they are inbalanced and sound terrible... the only reason they were ever invented was to fit large capacity motors into short engine bays. better off putting a late model turbo 4 in, yes they are pretty gay but we all have to admit that they do move...
would a 302 windsor fit?
if you use an efi motor it might be engineerable?
can you turbo your motor?

Nothing wrong with the I6T

Where theres a will theres a way.

Rhett · 01-01-2006, 05:03

Rocky, do you live in OZ?

If so, check out places like Mark's Conversions.

http://www.marks4wd.com

They may have a kit that will do the job or tell you what can be done.