This V8-Engined Mitsubishi Delica Is Strangely Hard To Resist

In a tall, relatively narrow people carrier, the obvious thing to do is stick an American V8 in it. Well, it isn't, actually, but someone has gone and done it anyway
This V8-Engined Mitsubishi Delica Is Strangely Hard To Resist

Yes, you really are looking at a Mitsubishi Delica that’s been fitted with a 5.0-litre Ford V8. However, rather than lowering the Japanese people-mover for better stability, someone has actually lifted it.

This 1996 four-wheel drive Delica sits on Shogun/Pajero greasy bits, so might actually be quite handy off road. Lots of torque is guaranteed from the lightly modified V8, which features “mildly ported” cylinder heads, a Performer-Plus camshaft and a Holley four-barrel carburettor. Easy driving manners are guaranteed courtesy of a good ol’ slushbox.

This V8-Engined Mitsubishi Delica Is Strangely Hard To Resist

The seller claims that all the modifications have been declared and it’s only £80 more expensive to insure per year than a standard Delica. It’s also legally registered with the V8, avoiding any potential insurance payout denials.

It sounds pretty versatile, with the seller claiming to have had a motorbike in the back of it. The middle row of seats has been removed to make that possible; the third row folds out of the way. It’s even good for camping, the advert says.

This V8-Engined Mitsubishi Delica Is Strangely Hard To Resist

It also claims that the engine and gearbox are “both good,” if that’s enough information for you (it shouldn’t be). The underneath has been rust-treated (let’s hope he properly prepared the chassis first) and the chassis itself has had repairs at known weak points.

We sort of love it, but we can’t help but think it must be terrifying to drive. No power output is listed and the output of Ford’s big old V8s varied from 160bhp-ish up to poo-squirting levels, but even at the least powerful end, this is going to be interesting along windy roads.

This V8-Engined Mitsubishi Delica Is Strangely Hard To Resist

If you want it and you have a spare Yamaha V-Max lying around, the seller might consider a part-ex. Go on, you know you want to. And if you do, make sure you let us have a go.

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Comments

Tomislav Celić

I would probably lower it and it would be perfect

04/22/2017 - 14:43 |
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Mark Mason

Its got a V8 and it didnt come with one…how is it hard to resist?

04/22/2017 - 14:45 |
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Anonymous

Laughs in V10

04/22/2017 - 15:44 |
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IlikePoland

I like this one better

04/22/2017 - 20:20 |
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it’s not even turned on and i bet it still has a 80% chance of rolling

04/22/2017 - 20:47 |
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Anonymous

this is a cool build… Maybe his next one will be a 6.6L Duramax into a Toyota Hilux or something XDD

04/22/2017 - 21:21 |
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Anonymous

I don’t need to know why I just wanna know how?

04/22/2017 - 21:41 |
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Joshua Persaud (Wagon/Estate Squad) (Sleeper Squad) I need a

-(‘Murica intensifies)-

04/22/2017 - 23:34 |
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Anonymous

What’s interesting is it looks like it’s longitudinally mounted. That must have take a lot of work to fit that

04/22/2017 - 23:42 |
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Anonymous

I can easily resist that

04/23/2017 - 01:26 |
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Alex Kersten

OMG, I need this :O

04/23/2017 - 10:34 |
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It must have rust… otherwise you wouldn’t be attracted to it…

04/24/2017 - 01:54 |
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