202 to 253

[Kingcoffee]

How easy is it to transfer a 253 into 202 van. The van is running m20 box

[Valencia]

Not much really change gearbox and exhaust ,front springs there are a couple of other things im sure
but not that hard

[Kingcoffee]

Is their a change in the box?

[Valencia]

Yes one is 6 cylinder one is v8

[Kingcoffee]

Yes one is 6 cylinder one is v8

But does m20 box fit both 253 and 6

[Vombil]

But does m20 box fit both 253 and 6

V8 has longer input shaft

[adam perth]

just go straight to a 350 chev and dont mess around with the inferior holden V8

[V8VAN]

Not much really change gearbox and exhaust ,front springs there are a couple of other things im sure
but not that hard

This, plus radiator, might have to extend a couple of wires like temp/oil senders...it's not a big job. Maybe clutch set up depending what it has vs what it will be.

Also your tacho will be out if you have one.

[wbute]

Your diff will also be under rated for a v8. It will be a banjo or a small Salisbury depending on series. So all in all it's actually quite an expensive job unless you have a donor car to get everything you need. Diff, radiator, input shaft, engine. Clutch will also be incorrect for a V8.

[HK1837]

^^Agree. Buy a whole donor car.