Just after opinions. At the end of this year I wish to repower my BJ42. The problem is the number of options that I have. I could rebuild my 3b and turbo charge it. This would cost around $5,500(AUS) in total I figure. I can get a rebuilt 13bt for $5,500(AUS). I have a fuel injected Holden V8 in a VR Commodore (wrecked) that I could drop in. The full conversion kit, that covers absolutely everything, would cost around $4,500. I have another use for that motor if I don't do that however. Last but not least, I can get a 15b-ft for $8,000 to put in there.
The simplest option should be the 13bt as it would drop straight in. It should use the same engine mounts and bolt straight up to my h55f 5 speed. The V8 would be nice, certainly make a fun car, but like I say I already have another plan for that and it would be a waste of the rest of the vehicle. All the diff, axles, brakes, wiring harness, dash, etc. If I do get a Torana I'll gut that car and move most into the Torry.
The one I like the most is the 15b-ft but there could be some big complications with that. Mainly mating to the gearbox. But if I am going to spend $5,500 on a 13bt then for another $2,500 I can get the latest and greatest of the same type of motor.
Opinions?
The simplest option should be the 13bt as it would drop straight in. It should use the same engine mounts and bolt straight up to my h55f 5 speed. The V8 would be nice, certainly make a fun car, but like I say I already have another plan for that and it would be a waste of the rest of the vehicle. All the diff, axles, brakes, wiring harness, dash, etc. If I do get a Torana I'll gut that car and move most into the Torry.
The one I like the most is the 15b-ft but there could be some big complications with that. Mainly mating to the gearbox. But if I am going to spend $5,500 on a 13bt then for another $2,500 I can get the latest and greatest of the same type of motor.
Opinions?