Hilux 3y Conversion Suggestions?

[Statham]

Hey guys
I've done a bit of searching around and Ill that seems to keep turning up is the vn motor conversion.
I was wondering what people could suggest as a "easy" replacement for the old 3Y which has just done the head.
All I want out of it is a bit more power and some good fuel economy figures. Any recommendations???

[87lux]

don't know how easy it is but a 3rz would be a good idea considering it's used in later models

[Sam_Q]

3S engines and Y bellhousings are very close to being compatiable

[briney]

1g-gt/zes seem popular too ? maybe a little long. the commonwhore V6 seems to do the job well enough. and cheap. you could buy a reasonable condition complete commodore for very little.

[Statham]

3S are close to being compatible? Does this mean I could simply grab a 3S motor and bolt her up to the auto box??

[Statham]

I really want something that is a toyota motor, that looks like it belongs so I dont have to bother engineering, the easier and cheaper the better

[Statham]

What could I do to get more poke and economy out of the 3Y without spending a fortune?

[Sam_Q]

3S are close to being compatible? Does this mean I could simply grab a 3S motor and bolt her up to the auto box??

yes slot one hole and it's meant to go right on. You may need to shorten the bellhousing about 8mm though. I did this job for someone who wanted it done. Have a look at 3sge conversions to find out more as the 3s guys like using the Y to W bellhousings

[TOTGAS]

What could I do to get more poke and economy out of the 3Y without spending a fortune?

get yourself a webber carbie and make a large air intake $400 for carbie and adaptor. I have just done this conversion to a mates 4y. You have to get rid of ALL the vacume plumbing and extra crap, its a very easy and cleans up the enginine bay. Should take no more than 4hrs including tune in the carbie