Holmar's Jimny from Iceland

TomDK wrote:

Busta wrote:

TomDK wrote: Lookes interesting with that V6. But isn't it very heavy compared to the G13BB engine ?

It is twice the power of the G13BB... I doubt that an extra 50-60kg makes much difference with those tyres.

I'm not interested in how much power this engine makes.
I'm interested in hearing about how it handles and what he's done to take the extra weight, springs, shocks and such.

I haven't changed the suspension yet, But I think this setup will be allright. I used to run 3X20 L jerry cans in front, and that worked well. No problems at all.

do you have any tips on the V6 conversion ? was it very difficult would you recommend this or was it a real nightmare to fit? did you use the Jimny gearbox or the vitara s ? cheers

jimnydms wrote: do you have any tips on the V6 conversion ? was it very difficult would you recommend this or was it a real nightmare to fit? did you use the Jimny gearbox or the vitara s ? cheers

I'm using the GV gearbox, GV T case (as a crawl gear) and a toyota T case behind.
No nigthmere while fitting it, only good dreams
Well.... tips.. I'll try to write something..

I removed the front cats, and have the large one remaining so I can run the engine without CEL.
You need a bodylift
Fuel lines had to be relocated
Of course custom engine bracket
Custom gearbox bracket

It is a really tight fit, I wanted to have the original radiator fan, and that works! But your hand does not fit between the engine and firewall.
A little cut in the firewall
Radiator moved a bit forward and down, front crossmember removed.. and another made

Wiring is not for everyone, but it is quite easy when you start.
I drilled another hole in the firewall, just for the engine harness.
I used the Jimny steering box, and GV steering pump.

Heater hoses are really hard to get to, I would suggest to relocate the input of the heater. ( Mine started leaking, and was very hard to get to and fix, but I managed to fix it without taking the engine out again)

I will post some pictures of the conversion later on.
Hope you understand my english, and that I can help someone out here

HolmarH wrote:

jimnydms wrote: do you have any tips on the V6 conversion ? was it very difficult would you recommend this or was it a real nightmare to fit? did you use the Jimny gearbox or the vitara s ? cheers

I'm using the GV gearbox, GV T case (as a crawl gear) and a toyota T case behind.
No nigthmere while fitting it, only good dreams
Well.... tips.. I'll try to write something..

I removed the front cats, and have the large one remaining so I can run the engine without CEL.
You need a bodylift
Fuel lines had to be relocated
Of course custom engine bracket
Custom gearbox bracket

It is a really tight fit, I wanted to have the original radiator fan, and that works! But your hand does not fit between the engine and firewall.
A little cut in the firewall
Radiator moved a bit forward and down, front crossmember removed.. and another made

Wiring is not for everyone, but it is quite easy when you start.
I drilled another hole in the firewall, just for the engine harness.
I used the Jimny steering box, and GV steering pump.

Heater hoses are really hard to get to, I would suggest to relocate the input of the heater. ( Mine started leaking, and was very hard to get to and fix, but I managed to fix it without taking the engine out again)

I will post some pictures of the conversion later on.
Hope you understand my English, and that I can help someone out here

Wow certainly an eye opener and some great tips there thank you for the information i understood your English just fine ! I will keep my eye out for the conversion pics

Thanks !!

The donor..

All out

Next up is the blue one

G13BB vs H25A

Something has to be moved.

The radiator had to come forward and down, with a refabbed crossmember

LC 70 T case

Towed out of its sleeping area!

More to come later on.

Motormounts

Found some rust that needed repair.

Sandblasted

2 T epoxy and blue

Needed to fit the hydraulic clutch,

Had to change the engine harness, it was on the back of the manifold, but had to put it down under because there was not enough space.

Oil lvl

Rad mounts and gearbox mount

The cooland filling will be under the hood crossmember, so this was the solution, it came out of an XL7.

Changed the timing chain tensioner

Good work, I like that. Do you have a website address for where the extended arches came from?

Epic build! Looks sweet

Jezz wrote: Good work, I like that. Do you have a website address for where the extended arches came from?

Thanks, the website is

www.formverk.is

I cant see the jimny flares on their site, you will have to conact the company

brilliant, thanks for all the effort in taking the pics

I take my hat of to you, thats amazing work/task! Well done!

Holmar you are a star thank you. Keep up the good work.