86_2door Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Hey all, new here and was wondering if anyone has info on swapping a diesel engine into a wd21 that previously had a z24. Interested in something big with a fair amount of power for offroading. Don't mind if bigger modifications are needed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstGenFreak Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Welcome! Central Vic here I have an 86 2 door as well and having the same Quandary. I have thought about a TD27 or QD32, but they are getting harder to find and long in the tooth, I've given thought to a ZD30 from a D22. I have also bought a KA24DE which is a straight bolt in, except you have to sort out the electrics and EFI Commodore V6 is still a good option, I have one of those too. For now it stays Z24 while I finish off a few other projects. What thoughts have you had? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86_2door Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 (edited) Hey mate, WA here I've thought about the TD27 and the ZD30, wasn't sure if it was worth the effort though as I'm not familiar with these motors, hadn't thought about a KA24DE swap however it has piqued my interest now that you've brought it up. Was looking at going the diesel route but I think I'd be open to petrol too, plan with the pathfinder is a tourer/offroad rig, bought it second hand for $1000. Edited February 22 by 86_2door 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstGenFreak Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Diesel is really the go if you plan on towing, although I have towed plenty with mine over the years, even cars on trailers. Do some digging and you'll find that the KA24DE can make plenty of power, they fitted them to the early (1999-2000) D22s. There is a guy on one of the facebook groups that has done the conversion using a D22 donor car, and he is rapt with how well it performs, and improved fuel economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teixeira Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I don't know about swaping but I own a 27TD and I'm in the progress of upgrading it with a stock intercooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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