2.0 8v conversion

[tridimnaw]

ive read the guide for this conversion and have acouple of questions.

does the chasis need cutting to accept an 8v as well as the 16v?
how much heavier is a 2 ltr 8v with a f16 compered to a 1400 16v with f20/16 box??

how hard is this conversion in general? im not worried about wiring as ill be running twin carbs, cheers

[mowgli]

the xe is apparently about 45kg more than a small block 8v, the big block 8v would be maybe 25-30 kg more.

the only reason to cut the chassis is for clearance for the alternator bolt. look up mazz's thread on fitting a kubota diesel alternator, which is tiny.

[tridimnaw]

does that mean that there would be no need to cut anything then?

[swedge]

if you fit the other alternator you should be fine

[tridimnaw]

so with the rite bits its more or less a simple conversion with no chasis mods needed?

[swedge]

yeah but youd better ask the all singing and dancing mowgli what the alternator is off