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Re: pros and cons of a 2.1 petrol engine
Posted: 02 Mar 2015, 14:27
by ghost123uk
lloydy wrote:Cost of Marios conversion is I think 4k +? But you get a brand new engine in that. People do it for a lot cheaper, but the engines just taken out of scrap cars and put in yours. So you could end up in the same boat.
I know the OP is not looking for just an engine, but I thought it worth saying that, if you look further up this thread for member "ajsimmo" who runs
Campershack, I believe he is getting into WBX re-builds to various levels, ie "repaired" to full on "all new mechanicals" ones. Andrew has done work for me (and lots of others on here) and I trust him 100% (Note, I am not connected to him in any way, other than as a satisfied customer and I believe good service should be recognised).
Re: pros and cons of a 2.1 petrol engine
Posted: 02 Mar 2015, 15:34
by silverbullet
You can always go bigger than a 2.1 for that kind of money
Re: pros and cons of a 2.1 petrol engine
Posted: 02 Mar 2015, 16:30
by AlexMai1
lloydy wrote:I think once you want a syncro there is no going back! I debated making my 2WD a bit more syncro looking, but I knew I would still be hankering after the real thing.. Lpg also didn't appeal (had it in a 2wd) a small tank takes up a lot of space in a camper, and I found myself always looking for fuel.
Whether you get a petrol or diesel, just accept your likely to have to rebuild or replace it.
Cost of Marios conversion is I think 4k +? But you get a brand new engine in that. He runs MV engineering you can look him up on Facebook and contact him.
People do it for a lot cheaper, but the engines just taken out of scrap cars and put in yours. So you could end up in the same boat.
for piece of mind, id go with Marios conversion, if i can get the syncro for the right price, and if my insurance doesnt want to tear my bank account in half, then ill spring for it if i can afford it, if not, ill have to slum it in a 2WD
Re: pros and cons of a 2.1 petrol engine
Posted: 02 Mar 2015, 19:25
by Simon Baxter
T3 2WD are really quite adept off road with the right tyres.
How many people's parents,grandparents, nutty uncles have driven half the way around the world in an old split and a spare pair of shreddies?
Remember the time we did some lining in the dales and Dave Pickles did almost everything in his syncro with no prop? Syncro are not the be all and end all of off roading oading, sure they do make life easier but if all your doing is going down a bumpy track, across a moist field or driving through puddles once every 6 months you would be better off spending the money on a better 2wd.
Re: pros and cons of a 2.1 petrol engine
Posted: 02 Mar 2015, 19:39
by PetenAli
silverbullet wrote:You can always go bigger than a 2.1 for that kind of money
Going there!!!!!
Re: pros and cons of a 2.1 petrol engine
Posted: 02 Mar 2015, 19:47
by lloydy
Simon Baxter wrote:T3 2WD are really quite adept off road with the right tyres.
How many people's parents,grandparents, nutty uncles have driven half the way around the world in an old split and a spare pair of shreddies?
Remember the time we did some lining in the dales and Dave Pickles did almost everything in his syncro with no prop? Syncro are not the be all and end all of off roading oading, sure they do make life easier but if all your doing is going down a bumpy track, across a moist field or driving through puddles once every 6 months you would be better off spending the money on a better 2wd.
But you don't get all the female attention driving a 2WD
Re: pros and cons of a 2.1 petrol engine
Posted: 02 Mar 2015, 20:00
by axeman
little dog syndrome?
Re: pros and cons of a 2.1 petrol engine
Posted: 02 Mar 2015, 20:09
by lloydy
who what where why how!?
Re: pros and cons of a 2.1 petrol engine
Posted: 02 Mar 2015, 21:31
by Syncrobaz
I have a little dog, His name's Shag !!
Re: pros and cons of a 2.1 petrol engine
Posted: 02 Mar 2015, 21:53
by silverbullet
Sounds like it could be a case Hammond's Syndrome to me...
Re: pros and cons of a 2.1 petrol engine
Posted: 03 Mar 2015, 14:26
by Trundler
bikermike87 wrote:A 2wd with decent tyres, lSD or rear diff is a capable vehicle. I know this as I had my prop out for some time and still managed on some of the tricky areas I frequent. It would be good value to get a decent 2wd westy and make some subtle mods (wheels/tyres, suspension lift, LSD). You can still get stuck with 4wd, you just tend to be in an even muddier / deeper situation
True... here's the evidence...
Syncro stuck.JPG
Having said that, my 2WD van was USELESS off road!
Then again, you tend to get more ambitious with 4WD..
Re: pros and cons of a 2.1 petrol engine
Posted: 03 Mar 2015, 14:48
by tencentlife
4wd will get you into more trouble than it will get you out of.
But therein lies the phun!!