haha holy fuck i know that ute! a mate used to own that before the guy you blokes got it off, shes got newish heads and gaskets on that 253 cause the old ones were cactus lol good to see it actually still runs lol we were taking bets on if it was ever going to see the road again or be scrapped
I’m helping the boys fix this thing up! Have you got any more information on the history of this car? Has it always run hot? We’re slowly working out a few of its issues
@@CockatielKing Nah fucked if i know honestly, we picked it up and i replaced the head gasket and then also the heads since the old ones were rooted, new ones had roughly 500km on them. after that i think it was only driven 2-3 times around the block and then sat for a year or so as the owner went away for a while, it was sold off roughly 4 months ago to a young fella in mudgee
Love your vids guys, keep up the quality and you'll go a long way, but remember your roots. The boys a 4wd247 and all 4 adventure are basically giant advertising platforms, and they've left their roots behind. This is Raw, and Awesome, and something I'd probably do for sh*ts and gigs. Keep it up boys!
The old 253 loves the rpm but lacks the torque. From memory the vn 5l injected heads fit and flow huge amounts more for parts from the wreckers. Then you can run boost, lots of boost to get the torque back.
i have a 1982 LN46 With a 253 Red in it with square cut timing gears the amount of people who ask how did u fit a super charger under that bonnet is priceless the one issue you are going to find if you try to engineer it is that you will either have to run it on LPG or pass the dreaded smog tests which is near impossible luckily for me LPG was easy enough to do good luck they are so much fun to drive on the hwy but so much better in the bush
As someone that owns a Old School Hilux, (i Own a 84 Hilux) That Hilux doesn't have a 4 inch lift, Looks like a 2 inch lift due to still running the factory straight drag link, If it was over 2 inches you have to run the drop drag link, You can run 35's to 37's on a 2 inch lift on those old school hilux's with out much issues. With the old 253, get rid of the single barrel carby and manifold and put on a 4 barrell manifold and carby, you will get a shit load more power.
I have an 1981 Hilux with a 253 in it. But yours looks a year or 2 newer. Mine goes surprisingly good seeing it has done well over 2 million kms -kind of hard to believe. Leaks oil but seemingly does not burn oil. Runs on straight gas, runs well on gas, though even with 2 large tanks range is not great. I recently swaped out the tired suspension , put in the max 2 inch lift, with 33s on it with -22 rim offset. even with the standard lift kit, I had to do a range of mods to get it to drive & sit properly. There were some oddities to fix & rectify. It came with the G52 gear box, my understanding is they are not the strongest box especially for this conversion. I will be looking for a R150 for it this year. What gear is in yours? These conversions were not the best. Mine when I bought it was not engineered & the placement of the radiator further forward from stock was not properly done. I suspect mind was a diy conversion as I think a good number of them were, there were things on it left not done properly. But reportedly it had been driven around Kyneton for about 40 years like this, supposedly never picked up by the fuzz. All the critical mods relating to the engine were done properly so, the engineering cert only cost me $250 about 5 years ago. With the 33s on it @ full compression (with a 50mm bump stop extension up front, I still had slight guard clearance issues @ the fire wall end, which I will be addressing @ some point. I only bought it as a drive around while builing my dream 4wd but for all the short comings of it, it has kind of grown on me. I am inclined to never part with it. It wont compare to the project I am building but as I have gotten more into 4wding recently I have been blown away as to how capable it is. You can't plough through stuff like in a GQ-GU monster, need be more strategic about how you wheel with it. Years ago I drove one with a 308 in it, towing a 2 ton trailer & you could hardly feel it was behind. I recently saw Castlemaine Rodshop had a customer with a newer surf that had an LS in it. I am also aware 4.2 Lexus engines have been put in them also, wondered if they might of been a more balanced fit than the Holden motor, better power to weight than a 4.2 boat anchor @ least - as I have heard them called. Mine is not great on the hwy even with the new suspension but the torque off road is awesome. I suspect it might drive better with the R150 box in it. With the G52, the range of 2nd is rather short, I am not really moving untill I am in 3rd & 3rd has huge range. Brakes were never spectacular performers on these Hiluxes, even less with the extra weight of the old school v8. I would like to do some kind of brake up grade on mine. I have also hear of people putting GU diffs under them & I guess going to the extent of getting rid of the leaf suspensions for coils. Which I guess makes sense aside the cost, the drive train bits for these seem to be getting harder to get. I look forward to seeing what you guys do with it. I hope more than just carting fire wood. Great video!
Come on boys, you cant leave that asthmatic 253 in a gen 1. It's plated for a 5L so be real men and put a 5L in it! If you need a tutorial, feel free to check out our build for some inspiration.
253ci was Holdens best V8 and although not the HP of newer vehicles it is perfect for cruising, towing, and just getting people to turn their heads. Hey i forgot they're great for pissing off the neighbours at 3am
Gotcha! You're the prick that wakes me at 3AM? Ha ha. I remember breaking my exhaust at the headers (good ol' u bolts) on King Street - probably close to 3AM. Did you know that King street echoed back then? I could tell because i'd shut it down at the lights to try and avoid undue attention from the constabulary and hear it echoing back at me.
I took a mate's daughter out for a driving lesson and she let the clutch out a bit quick at one stop and spun the rear tyres. She apologised but I said not to worry because I didn't think it would do it but my friends daughter proved otherwise, lol.
Well, better than a holden starfire 4. You need to get some holden seats (a bench ofcourse) and some holden doors and guards for it. I have a kingswood badge for it, you'll need to find another though. And, no they didn't have anything better in Japan in the 60's - euro's were, like today, horrendously unreliable but quick - when they worked, US/AU had muscle, weight and simplicity and Japan had reliable but *grossly* underpowered donks.
@@alexdeakes7646 The engine number matches the engineering plate, which is a 253 engine number however the engineering plate also says it’s a 5L. That’s where the confusion is coming from 👍🏻
Pulled into a servo and started filling my hilux, and the bloke on the other bowser filling a cruiser asked me what I had in it, I smiled and said 5 Ltr, he just smiled and said a little banger, I asked what he had and he said 427.
haha holy fuck i know that ute! a mate used to own that before the guy you blokes got it off, shes got newish heads and gaskets on that 253 cause the old ones were cactus lol good to see it actually still runs lol we were taking bets on if it was ever going to see the road again or be scrapped
I’m helping the boys fix this thing up! Have you got any more information on the history of this car? Has it always run hot? We’re slowly working out a few of its issues
@@CockatielKing Nah fucked if i know honestly, we picked it up and i replaced the head gasket and then also the heads since the old ones were rooted, new ones had roughly 500km on them. after that i think it was only driven 2-3 times around the block and then sat for a year or so as the owner went away for a while, it was sold off roughly 4 months ago to a young fella in mudgee
Mate I know that Ute too, small world haha
@@papa_kleb7839 This Ute has been around!
@james d. Yeah we both live where they got it from haha
When he said ‘we got it for a bargain’ I was thinking ah yea about $400 would be a fair deal lol
M8 it’s engineered
I was thinking it had to be under $1,000. Nearly choked on my beer when I heard it was over $2,000.
It’s definitely because of the motor otherwise it would have been that much
Love your vids guys, keep up the quality and you'll go a long way, but remember your roots. The boys a 4wd247 and all 4 adventure are basically giant advertising platforms, and they've left their roots behind. This is Raw, and Awesome, and something I'd probably do for sh*ts and gigs. Keep it up boys!
The old 253 loves the rpm but lacks the torque.
From memory the vn 5l injected heads fit and flow huge amounts more for parts from the wreckers.
Then you can run boost, lots of boost to get the torque back.
i have a 1982 LN46 With a 253 Red in it with square cut timing gears the amount of people who ask how did u fit a super charger under that bonnet is priceless
the one issue you are going to find if you try to engineer it is that you will either have to run it on LPG or pass the dreaded smog tests which is near impossible luckily for me LPG was easy enough to do good luck they are so much fun to drive on the hwy but so much better in the bush
As someone that owns a Old School Hilux, (i Own a 84 Hilux) That Hilux doesn't have a 4 inch lift, Looks like a 2 inch lift due to still running the factory straight drag link, If it was over 2 inches you have to run the drop drag link,
You can run 35's to 37's on a 2 inch lift on those old school hilux's with out much issues.
With the old 253, get rid of the single barrel carby and manifold and put on a 4 barrell manifold and carby, you will get a shit load more power.
That guy looks like he’s late for a wiggles concert
Can’t wait for more videos on this rebuilt beast
I had an 83 dualcab Hilux 4wd with a 253 with thermo fans, 33x12.5x15 Maxxis Mudders and a 4 inch lift. It was just about unstoppable in the mud.
253 holden v8
Fix your rear shackle angles and she'll ride and flex soooo much better (move the rear hangers forward on the chassis at least 25mm)
"Jim's nissan recovery" I haven't laughed that much in a long time haha
I bought that sticker because of this video
Sounds like a boat anchor (253) don’t know about the exhaust that exits right next to the fuel tank lol
Y’all are having way too much fun!! Howdy from Texas 🤠
Was well used surprised it’s still running it use to be my old bush rig.have pics of it
Holden 253 boys, had to many to forget
Right on Clint
253 Holden v8, know that sounds anywhere
Please
Old but gold! 👍
Boys, Boys, Boys !!! A normal person has a trailer.
Change my mind V8 Holden 100%
What a beast
I have an 1981 Hilux with a 253 in it. But yours looks a year or 2 newer.
Mine goes surprisingly good seeing it has done well over 2 million kms -kind of hard to believe. Leaks oil but seemingly does not burn oil. Runs on straight gas, runs well on gas, though even with 2 large tanks range is not great.
I recently swaped out the tired suspension , put in the max 2 inch lift, with 33s on it with -22 rim offset. even with the standard lift kit, I had to do a range of mods to get it to drive & sit properly. There were some oddities to fix & rectify.
It came with the G52 gear box, my understanding is they are not the strongest box especially for this conversion. I will be looking for a R150 for it this year.
What gear is in yours?
These conversions were not the best. Mine when I bought it was not engineered & the placement of the radiator further forward from stock was not properly done.
I suspect mind was a diy conversion as I think a good number of them were, there were things on it left not done properly. But reportedly it had been driven around Kyneton for about 40 years like this, supposedly never picked up by the fuzz.
All the critical mods relating to the engine were done properly so, the engineering cert only cost me $250 about 5 years ago.
With the 33s on it @ full compression (with a 50mm bump stop extension up front, I still had slight guard clearance issues @ the fire wall end, which I will be addressing @ some point.
I only bought it as a drive around while builing my dream 4wd but for all the short comings of it, it has kind of grown on me. I am inclined to never part with it.
It wont compare to the project I am building but as I have gotten more into 4wding recently I have been blown away as to how capable it is.
You can't plough through stuff like in a GQ-GU monster, need be more strategic about how you wheel with it.
Years ago I drove one with a 308 in it, towing a 2 ton trailer & you could hardly feel it was behind.
I recently saw Castlemaine Rodshop had a customer with a newer surf that had an LS in it.
I am also aware 4.2 Lexus engines have been put in them also, wondered if they might of been a more balanced fit than the Holden motor, better power to weight than a 4.2 boat anchor @ least - as I have heard them called.
Mine is not great on the hwy even with the new suspension but the torque off road is awesome. I suspect it might drive better with the R150 box in it. With the G52, the range of 2nd is rather short, I am not really moving untill I am in 3rd & 3rd has huge range.
Brakes were never spectacular performers on these Hiluxes, even less with the extra weight of the old school v8.
I would like to do some kind of brake up grade on mine. I have also hear of people putting GU diffs under them & I guess going to the extent of getting rid of the leaf suspensions for coils. Which I guess makes sense aside the cost, the drive train bits for these seem to be getting harder to get.
I look forward to seeing what you guys do with it. I hope more than just carting fire wood.
Great video!
Also, 12.00 to 12.30, I have a mate with a Landrover disco with a v8 that sounds like a baja truck on full throttle, then he drives past at 20kmh...
Looking forward to this build
Come on boys, you cant leave that asthmatic 253 in a gen 1. It's plated for a 5L so be real men and put a 5L in it! If you need a tutorial, feel free to check out our build for some inspiration.
13B Bridgeport Rotary with a stage 4 Cam
Cam?
@@jdsbuilt9651 What , can’t you hear it idle
@@poeyd9624 😂 I can I mean 13bs don’t have cams
@@jdsbuilt9651 🎣
Definitely want to see more of this build 👍
I was thinking it was a 253 and great work guys
What a weapon, mate of mine had a 83 lux with a v8 swap. Good luck with the build gents!
Put a Holley carby on it and alloy heads and obviously a better cooling system
MOAR CONTENT!!! I want to see you guys get this thing up to track spec!
The dump truck would work well for firewood
It struggles for traction on the hills
love the 253 lux
keep up the videos!
Love my 83 yota Diesel. I have an LD28 that would be happy in that buggy.
My mate had one one back in 1982 ish not a v8 naturally aspirated well enough said cheers guys
My step dad has a 84 lux with a 307 chev and is the same thing slow as but sounds good
253, got nearly as much power as the original diesel it came out with but with a heap more bugs to iron out.
Shit no, I have a 85 lux with a 253 and its more than double the original engine what are you on about 🤦♂️
for less than $2.5k that's not bad
For sure want to see more
253 Hilux. Mint. 🍺👍
Happy Australia Day
More content on the Aussie V8!!
That’s sick!! I got an rn46
I would love to see a suburu brumby in your vids
Love it when the whole gangs together 😍
253ci was Holdens best V8 and although not the HP of newer vehicles it is perfect for cruising, towing, and just getting people to turn their heads. Hey i forgot they're great for pissing off the neighbours at 3am
Gotcha! You're the prick that wakes me at 3AM? Ha ha. I remember breaking my exhaust at the headers (good ol' u bolts) on King Street - probably close to 3AM. Did you know that King street echoed back then? I could tell because i'd shut it down at the lights to try and avoid undue attention from the constabulary and hear it echoing back at me.
@@BenMitro BAHAHAHAHAS a plenty
I agree I got more than 240000 miles out of a low comp 253 before .I sold it and went a lot longer
I only watch this for the guy that looks like a young Mat Preston. He's the brains of the show
He looks like the guy from trailer park boys
Either a 308 or 253v8 in the luxy
I took a mate's daughter out for a driving lesson and she let the clutch out a bit quick at one stop and spun the rear tyres. She apologised but I said not to worry because I didn't think it would do it but my friends daughter proved otherwise, lol.
2shitty3 for sure.... great engines tbh
What a beast love this stuff 🤩💯🤟
more content, you guys got a bargain, however the only decent aussie eng made is the barra. 253 and 308s are nuggets
You can’t compare a 308 to a barra totally different time lines
When was the last holden V8 built boy before you where born
Sick video, let’s see some more!
My partner has one of these with a Holden 308 in it in a bit better condition. It’s a beast.
Put a efi newer 5.0 holden motor in, engineering should still be good?
Another great video guys
I got my stickers a couple of weeks ago and I just picked up a brand new wildtrak. Aussie arvos will be the 1st sticker on it! 🤙
Thanks mate :)
I think a 253 by the sounds of it
Can't beat a old lux
I was lookin at that ute oh well happy it went to you
That thing is a death trap 😅
I love it boys 🤙
Road legal 37s from vicroads hahaha I wish! Collecting firewood in style now, Love to see what happens next👍
253 V8 for sure!
Looks like Swampy's baby brother 😂
would rather a 351 clevland
Holden two five three commonly known as 2 flies and a flea. What a power house boys!
This is what the engineers in 1982 Japan had planned all along.
Do a ls conversion on it that will be tuff and super reliable 🤙🏾
That’s crazy I just bought maccas
Its a 253, but the better motor for them is defs the 1uz
253 red motor is 4.2L, if its engineered with a 5.0L then it should have a 308!
253's are 4.2 by the way 308 is 5ltr then 304. Thinking about a 308 for my rn46 which is 82 as well
253 are 4.2 litres so it couldn't of been registered with that engine probably engineered with a 308 or 304
1# Racer Paul
253 is a 4.2 litre, not 4.8
@@ratedxxxable thats what I mean to write, must of clicked the wrong number
Well, better than a holden starfire 4. You need to get some holden seats (a bench ofcourse) and some holden doors and guards for it. I have a kingswood badge for it, you'll need to find another though.
And, no they didn't have anything better in Japan in the 60's - euro's were, like today, horrendously unreliable but quick - when they worked, US/AU had muscle, weight and simplicity and Japan had reliable but *grossly* underpowered donks.
253 good to have ya back
5 litre
The original thongslapper! 79 owners eat ya heart out
253 know that sound anywhere
Ye
Oh my god what a perfect pos, I love it. Is that a pink steering wheel?
253 eh, wasn’t far out; keep the good vids coming champs
Would love to see more videos on this. What a rig
What a weapon haha
Please do more videos on this car
You guys get a v8 lux for a bush car and all I get as a bush car is a old Mitsubishi triton
what a rig!!, wont like the river crossings tho aha
Dakar Rally When?
Engineered for a 5.0l? 308 is a 5.0 not 253
Yeah we know we are confused about that 2
@@dachickenwingx1721 maybe a 308 back in the day, same engine mounts and everything pretty sure
@@alexdeakes7646 The engine number matches the engineering plate, which is a 253 engine number however the engineering plate also says it’s a 5L. That’s where the confusion is coming from 👍🏻
always find it funny when people that don’t live in the usa say big lift and its like 4-5 inch lift where i live everyone has 6 inch or higher
It’s a classic👍👍
Pulled into a servo and started filling my hilux, and the bloke on the other bowser filling a cruiser asked me what I had in it, I smiled and said 5 Ltr, he just smiled and said a little banger, I asked what he had and he said 427.
The guy that bought my 83 got it up to 125kmh on the highway but that wasn't flat out.
that actually has potential 🤤
Running hot yet the exhaust is next to the fuel tank 🤔😂
A Shevie or Ford
The 253 is only a 4.2ltr engine
Has to be the legendary 253
$2,500 for Holden engine with an old crock around it.
Yes
i kinda love this thing
350 chev??