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Got a 99 Jimny
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17 Dec 2023 19:39 - 17 Dec 2023 19:41 #252912
by Stirling
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Hey guys first post here from Aus, I was wondering what is the best mods for a 99 Jimny.
And I had an idea that I was wondering if some one could help with. Would the land rover V6 or 8 fit in the jim
And I had an idea that I was wondering if some one could help with. Would the land rover V6 or 8 fit in the jim
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17 Dec 2023 19:45 #252913
by fordem
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Best is going to depend on what plans YOU have for the vehicle, how do YOU plan to use it.
What's best for me, might not be what's best for you.
So - how do you plan to use the vehicle? Daily driver? "Light" off roading? Beach fishing? "Tough" tracks?
What's best for me, might not be what's best for you.
So - how do you plan to use the vehicle? Daily driver? "Light" off roading? Beach fishing? "Tough" tracks?
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17 Dec 2023 19:53 #252914
by Stirling
Replied by Stirling on topic Got a 99 Jimny
Light off-road and the beach most likely
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18 Dec 2023 01:24 #252917
by fordem
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I'd say no modifications required, but some sort of rust proofing would be a good idea.
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18 Dec 2023 09:01 #252918
by rogerzilla
Replied by rogerzilla on topic Got a 99 Jimny
Agreed, the Australian climate might be kind to Jimnys but seawater isn't.
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18 Dec 2023 14:02 #252919
by DrRobin
Probably some off-road tyres unless it has these already.
I am not sure how practical a Landy V6 or V8 will be to fit, I would imagine quite difficult to do, there is a lot to swap and you would need to make up engine mounts etc, even if the Landy engine will fit in the bay.
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Replied by DrRobin on topic Got a 99 Jimny
Hi and welcomeHey guys first post here from Aus, I was wondering what is the best mods for a 99 Jimny.
And I had an idea that I was wondering if some one could help with. Would the land rover V6 or 8 fit in the jim
Probably some off-road tyres unless it has these already.
I am not sure how practical a Landy V6 or V8 will be to fit, I would imagine quite difficult to do, there is a lot to swap and you would need to make up engine mounts etc, even if the Landy engine will fit in the bay.
Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
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18 Dec 2023 20:04 #252928
by Manxman
Replied by Manxman on topic Got a 99 Jimny
Hi and welcome
Guess it really depends how much you like modding!? Personally a small lift and some bigger/more aggressive tyres will get you started, then go from there.
I've never heard of a V6 or V8 Landy swap - I would have thought either would be physically too big, too heavy and likely screw everything else in the drive line up - so unless you'd want to change gearbox, axles, etc, I'm not sure it would make any sense even if it did fit. Basically you'd be better off just building a cut down Landy?
I have heard of people fitting V6 Vitara engines, but even that's a lot of work and again I think would need some serious driveline upgrades. I'm sure someone will chime in that knows more on this one!
Good luck either way.
Guess it really depends how much you like modding!? Personally a small lift and some bigger/more aggressive tyres will get you started, then go from there.
I've never heard of a V6 or V8 Landy swap - I would have thought either would be physically too big, too heavy and likely screw everything else in the drive line up - so unless you'd want to change gearbox, axles, etc, I'm not sure it would make any sense even if it did fit. Basically you'd be better off just building a cut down Landy?
I have heard of people fitting V6 Vitara engines, but even that's a lot of work and again I think would need some serious driveline upgrades. I'm sure someone will chime in that knows more on this one!
Good luck either way.
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20 Dec 2023 13:32 #252958
by jackonlyjack
Replied by jackonlyjack on topic Got a 99 Jimny
What engine is it fitted with now
G series or M series
G series or M series
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