A restored MM550 and how...

sashas · 22nd November 2010, 21:16

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

@sashas:

Is the oil pump in the front or rear? Just wondering how you handled the oil pump when you modified the sump..

The oil pump is in the rear side.

joshguy · 22nd November 2010, 22:02

some months back i had raised this question in this forum,but no one replied,now am happy that similar idea had poped up in someones mind.

Qualis engined MM550 ! super engine with super off roader

BTW can you add turbo to qualis engine? and can innova engine be transplanted into jeeps?

sashas · 22nd November 2010, 22:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshguy

some months back i had raised this question in this forum,but no one replied,now am happy that similar idea had poped up in someones mind.

Qualis engined MM550 ! super engine with super off roader

BTW can you add turbo to qualis engine? and can innova engine be transplanted into jeeps?

No idea about turbo in qualis engine,innova engine can be transplanted into jeeps but the major problem will be wiring.

4x4addict · 23rd November 2010, 10:20

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Originally Posted by joshguy

Qualis engined MM550 ! super engine with super off roader

Changing a stock XD3P engine with a qualis engine will not improve the off-roadability of the MM550XD in anyway. The only advantage is that engine along with the BA10 will make it a lot more refined.

johnsobin · 26th November 2010, 21:12

Hi,sashas. Iam in UK and planning to buy an MM540 either 4wd or 2wd, Would you please get me the contact for your mechanic so I can get some tech advice about engine. In fact iam planning to buy a Toyota hilux engine and gear box to be mounted on an MM540. Before I spend the money its always better to get some tips,cheers Sobin

jyobeb · 27th November 2010, 00:40

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Originally Posted by johnsobin

In fact i am planning to buy a Toyota hilux engine and gear box to be mounted on an MM540. Before I spend the money its always better to get some tips,cheers Sobin

Not a good idea! Most of the Toyota 4WD have their front drive shaft on the left side!!!

Samurai · 27th November 2010, 00:44

This MM540 has Toyota Hilux engine and gearbox.

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jyobeb · 27th November 2010, 01:12

Which engine is that?
The R150F transmission had the front output shaft to the left.

Samurai · 27th November 2010, 12:47

I don't know the exact engine, the Jeep belongs to Shakir Ahmed who is a silent member here I think.

jyobeb · 27th November 2010, 16:57

Should be a G52 gearbox. Good gearbox and should be a right fit. I stand corrected!

SirAlec · 27th November 2010, 21:12

the routing of snorkel is ludicrous.
Just curious is this engine NA or TC.?

sashas · 28th November 2010, 16:09

The vehicle is back home after a major modification.

jyobeb · 28th November 2010, 17:11

Pictures pleas. Sounds like an interesting conversion!

Samurai · 11th December 2010, 20:21

Now the Qualis MM550 is undergoing engine run-in. It is able to effortlessly cruise at 110-120 on the NH17. AC is a chiller, engine is almost noiseless. A Warn 8000lb winch just got installed. The winch plate was bent in Mangalore since nobody could do it in our district.

These photos were taken quite late in the evening, sorry about the poor quality and noise.

The winch.

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The huge qualis exhaust pipe

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Under the hood, the Qualis 2.4L engine.

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Air filter from petrol Amby

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Fan from Isuzu engine, Radiator from Eicher truck.

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The AC blower

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The AC switches.

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IronWolf · 13th December 2010, 13:54

Very nice a clean looking transplant. Thanks for sharing.

Apart from the 18k for the engine, could you share some costs?

This would work only with the BA10 GB? Would not be possible with the T18 box?

No plans or rerouting the exhaust or use a smaller silencer chamber? Thats gonna hit during some serious offroading isn't it?

22nd November 2010, 22:02	#62
joshguy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 110 Times	some months back i had raised this question in this forum,but no one replied,now am happy that similar idea had poped up in someones mind. Qualis engined MM550 ! super engine with super off roader BTW can you add turbo to qualis engine? and can innova engine be transplanted into jeeps?
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26th November 2010, 21:12	#65
johnsobin Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kerala Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Hilux engine on MM540 Hi,sashas. Iam in UK and planning to buy an MM540 either 4wd or 2wd, Would you please get me the contact for your mechanic so I can get some tech advice about engine. In fact iam planning to buy a Toyota hilux engine and gear box to be mounted on an MM540. Before I spend the money its always better to get some tips,cheers Sobin
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27th November 2010, 00:44	#67
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 26,018 Thanked: 48,654 Times View My Garage	This MM540 has Toyota Hilux engine and gearbox.
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27th November 2010, 01:12	#68
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Which engine is that? The R150F transmission had the front output shaft to the left.
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27th November 2010, 12:47	#69
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 26,018 Thanked: 48,654 Times View My Garage	I don't know the exact engine, the Jeep belongs to Shakir Ahmed who is a silent member here I think.
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27th November 2010, 16:57	#70
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Should be a G52 gearbox. Good gearbox and should be a right fit. I stand corrected!
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27th November 2010, 21:12	#71
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,395 Thanked: 727 Times	the routing of snorkel is ludicrous. Just curious is this engine NA or TC.?
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28th November 2010, 16:09	#72
sashas BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: udupi Posts: 44 Thanked: 11 Times	The vehicle is back home after a major modification.
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28th November 2010, 17:11	#73
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Pictures pleas. Sounds like an interesting conversion!
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11th December 2010, 20:21	#74
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 26,018 Thanked: 48,654 Times View My Garage	re: A restored MM550 and how... Now the Qualis MM550 is undergoing engine run-in. It is able to effortlessly cruise at 110-120 on the NH17. AC is a chiller, engine is almost noiseless. A Warn 8000lb winch just got installed. The winch plate was bent in Mangalore since nobody could do it in our district. These photos were taken quite late in the evening, sorry about the poor quality and noise. The winch. The huge qualis exhaust pipe Under the hood, the Qualis 2.4L engine. Air filter from petrol Amby Fan from Isuzu engine, Radiator from Eicher truck. The AC blower The AC switches. Last edited by Samurai : 11th December 2010 at 20:31.
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13th December 2010, 13:54	#75
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	re: A restored MM550 and how... Very nice a clean looking transplant. Thanks for sharing. Apart from the 18k for the engine, could you share some costs? This would work only with the BA10 GB? Would not be possible with the T18 box? No plans or rerouting the exhaust or use a smaller silencer chamber? Thats gonna hit during some serious offroading isn't it?
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