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Old 14-05-2014, 07:14 PM   #1
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KF to KL conversion visible differences?

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I'm new to this forum so please be gentle on me if I raise topics that have been raised countless times before.

I am now the very proud owner of a White 98 Astina v6 Manual.. Hard combo find in good condition.. The only thing else I really wanted was the sunroof option..

Anyway cut to the chase ..Contemplating the KF 2.0 to KL 2.5 conversion.. I believe from what I read here that they are visibly identical except for the intake which needs to be swapped anyway.

Question.... has anyone in Australia had problem at registration/RWC time with inspectors not liking the engine numbers relating to the KL..or are they just unaware??.. I don't really want to have to go to the bother of an engineers certificate etc

Looking forward to the project..
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Old 15-05-2014, 07:17 AM   #2
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Just do it and dont bother changing numbers hahaha
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Old 15-05-2014, 07:24 AM   #3
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Pretty much impossible to see the engine number anyway - you could make up one and they wouldn't be able to confirm it. Plus the engine is externally identical to anyone but a specialist/enthusiast
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Old 15-05-2014, 07:35 AM   #4
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It will void all of your insurances if something happens and you get found out. The blocks are cast with KF and KL markings.
If you are swapping to a KL-DE from a local 626 then you can use the inlet manifold to make the swap easier and less obvious.
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Old 15-05-2014, 12:28 PM   #5
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Thnkx guys.. that's good info..

i don't want to go overboard so will stick with a relatively tame and hassle free local motor from a 626 or TX5.

BTW are there ay differences/improvements with the later or earlier 2.5's?

And what do you think I should pay for a motor that (if I can find one) has about 120k on it?

Think I've just hijacked my own thread!!
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Old 15-05-2014, 06:05 PM   #6
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I've got a new/remanufactured 2.5 KL i bought for a project that I won't be using anymore. PM me if interested. Plus a JUN lightened flywheel for the K-series engine as well
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Old 16-05-2014, 11:56 PM   #7
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I've got a new/remanufactured 2.5 KL i bought for a project that I won't be using anymore. PM me if interested. Plus a JUN lightened flywheel for the K-series engine as well
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