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by Cobradave
Sun May 29, 2005 7:48 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: msd ignition on EFI
Replies: 4
Views: 316

I've run an MSD6AL on a EFI V8 engine for years, no problems at all. I know of many others who installed them too without problems on V8 EFI engines. The only problem I have heard of is the engine continuing to run after shutdown. The solution is to install a large capacitor in the +ve wire to the ...
by Cobradave
Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:34 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Looking for GU rims
Replies: 0
Views: 92

Looking for GU rims

I need 3 steel rims for a 98 GU Patrol.
Located in the Brisbane/Gold Coast area.
Email me or call 0429236160 if you have any for sale: dsamson@bigpond.net.au
Thank,Dave
by Cobradave
Sun Jan 30, 2005 12:07 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2003 LC TD exhaust gas temperture (EGT)
Replies: 9
Views: 418

I already know the temperature of the engine. I want to prevent melting the turbo, it is the most vulnerable component outside of the block and that's why I want to know the temperature right after the turbo has heated the air.
Regards,Dave
by Cobradave
Sun Jan 30, 2005 6:40 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2003 LC TD exhaust gas temperture (EGT)
Replies: 9
Views: 418

Looks like a good gadget however I am measuring the EGT after the turbo not between the exhaust ports and turbo inlet.
How hot is too hot?
When EGT is measured upstream of the turbocharger
(that is between the exhaust ports and the turbo exhaust
gas inlet), it is generally accepted that sustained ...
by Cobradave
Tue Jan 25, 2005 5:23 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2003 LC TD exhaust gas temperture (EGT)
Replies: 9
Views: 418

2003 LC TD exhaust gas temperture (EGT)

I have unsuccessfully tried to find out from Toyota what the maximum EGT should be for my 2003 LC TD. I have installed a pyrometer just after the turbo as I have a Dtronic installed and often tow a 4 ton van. I need to know the safe max. temperature but have run into a brick wall with the dopes at ...
by Cobradave
Thu Dec 23, 2004 9:19 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: AM radio disturbance
Replies: 4
Views: 249

No FM in the outback !
It's not the wires at all, same problem from all 3 cig. lighter sockets.
by Cobradave
Thu Dec 23, 2004 7:24 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: AM radio disturbance
Replies: 4
Views: 249

AM radio disturbance

When I power my Garmin GPS unit from a cigarette lighter socket it sends a loud hum through the AM frequency.
Anyone know what can be used to suppress this interference ?
Thanks,Dave
by Cobradave
Sun Nov 16, 2003 6:12 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: need 17" x 8JJ rims
Replies: 0
Views: 146

need 17" x 8JJ rims

I need extra rims for my 2003 LC100 Sahara. Anyone know of any available other than the rediculously priced OEM ones from Toyota ?