jimny v6

hi i am looking to put a vitara 2.5 v6 in my jimny and i was just wondering if any one else has done this

Its a nice idea, but will ruin the Jimny offroad. Too heavy.

Most trucks run a Rocklobster for extra torque.

If its a pavement princess then thats a differrent story.

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done all that.just sold my old jimny that had a rock lobster with diff locks. doin somthin different with 70 series toyota axles want somthin with power. already bought it now anyway

Not true at all.
The V6 engine has so much power that it more than makes up for the extra weight.
Of course the Jimny will be more front-heavy than it already is.

If this would ruin the offroad capability, what would a diesel-conversion do to the Jimny? Some of the diesel engines used are just as heavy.

And yes. This has been done. Use the search function

Have a look at this
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...-back-jimny?start=24

Here is a modified Samurai, also with a 2.5 V6 engine.
forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=66396 Also a very capable truck :)

Have you bought the engine with gearbox? An automatic perhaps? It's awesome offroad
Don't worry. A jimny with LC 70 series axles and that engine, will be very capable offroad. Also suitable for competition, if that's what you want

thanks for them links am using a vitara gearbox with the bell housing of the v6 gearbox there a lot narrower than a 2.5 gearbox there massive. its got a off road armoury coversion plate on the back off the gearbox to take a hilux 4.7 rock lobster transfer box

Great

keep the thread updated with pics, please