Amarok 2L to 3L V6 conversion?

[dalinc]

Hi, can anyone offer advice on the prospect of converting a 2L 400TDI 132kw CNEA (manual) Amarok to a 3L V6 Amarok? One might ask or suggest that it would be simpler to sell it and buy a V6? Great suggestion however, the reason behind it is that I currently have a single cab 2L manual, there is no single cab in a V6. The 2L is fine most of the time, however, I do a fair amount of heavy towing and could really do with the extra power. I need the single cab arrangement for work.
i cant seem to find any information anywhere regarding this particular conversion. There doesnt seem to be anything available is Australia as a single cab chassis with a decent amount of power. The 2L really struggles once it has a 2T + load on the back. Driving wise it tows fine as in the handling aspect,. but when it comes to hills the engine performance is somewhat lacking.
Any suggestions appreciated

[clubbie]

No idea, but I cannot see it costing anything under R200k.

You are going to need a donor V6 Amarok as you will need engine, gbox, harness, suspension, brakes, fuel supply etc.

Then also possibly propshaft, side shafts and diff.

[Patroller]

Conversions rarely pay off, financially speaking.
But, okay, the single cab would be unique.
I would only consider it if your engine died.

Also, given that it is a single cab, with an autobox from the V6 means you will probably need to customise the length of the propshaft.
Integrating the harness into the bakkie I suspect will be a challenge.
Just the components before labour will make this prohibitively expensive.

It may be cheaper to buy the V6 second hand, cut the chassis shorter and mount a single cab body on top!
In Australia it is popular to chop and extend chassis. So it is possible.

[TheFlash657]

Anything is possible

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Th2KjF1ALSc

The easiest will probably be to find a rolled 3L and swap your body onto it

[GH]

It might just be better to get a Land Cruiser or Hilux.

[nieljooste]

I can't see where you're from, but why don't you try Benson first. I bet he can tune your 2L into a much more acceptable engine performance.

You haven't got much to loose compared to the cost of the conversion.

[The TRANSPORTER]

Speak to Ronnie or Bernard from Eastauto Pretoria. ( 083 650 6151 / 082 697 6852 )

They did a single cab with autobox etc...come out great.

They will assist cant think its undoable.

[clubbie]

Speak to Ronnie or Bernard from Eastauto Pretoria. ( 083 650 6151 / 082 697 6852 )

They did a single cab with autobox etc...come out great.

They will assist cant think its undoable.

With cars, everything is doable. Just depend on how big your wallet is.

[Karol]

it you gonna do conversion, be uber unique and consider planting a 4.2 V8 TDI from the Touareg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bneeMK3WYg

[Greenhorn]

I am not sure why you reference Australia but quoting "There doesnt seem to be anything available is Australia as a single cab chassis with a decent amount of power."

Some may agree with me here, but a Toyota 70 V8 loves to work hard, but it may not be the most comfortable

[mullerza]

With enough money anything is possible. Before you go down this road why not explore getting more power out of the current engine with a better exhaust/turbo/remap. If it blows up you are no worse off than before going down the conversion route.

[chris dippenaar]

I have a 4motio box if interested...wanted to do a 4 motion conversion on grand daughters beetle project...but my wallet is not big/deep enough. 0622881547.

[clubbie]

I have a 4motio box if interested...wanted to do a 4 motion conversion on grand daughters beetle project...but my wallet is not big/deep enough. 0622881547.

Out of what car is that box?

Lots of different 4motion boxes available for VW models.

[chris dippenaar]

The 4 motion box....the guy told me it came out a 2.0 TDi 4 motion.