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by 3.8 toy lux
Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:09 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hilux crawler gears
Replies: 5
Views: 285

nah just disc drum, it was originally a 2.8 but i am pretty sure the bloek before me mucked around with diff ratios, but i cannot remember what he said he did :?
by 3.8 toy lux
Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:02 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hilux crawler gears
Replies: 5
Views: 285

nah havent thought of diffs, i am running 33's soon to be 35's.
by 3.8 toy lux
Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:01 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: V6 conversion in Hilux
Replies: 20
Views: 1488

yer in my lux i am running the auto behind the v6 i have had no trouble with that yet. My mate done the exact same thing as Timmeh so i would be gettin an auto or a dyna box, the auto i would think would be the cheapest
by 3.8 toy lux
Mon Sep 04, 2006 8:57 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hilux crawler gears
Replies: 5
Views: 285

hilux crawler gears

hey guys i am lookin at puttin crawler gears in my transfer case in my hilux it has a commy motor and auto box, i just mainly want these gears for down hill engine braking really, and i am unsure on what ratio would be good ne help would be great. I was lookin at getting them through marks????
by 3.8 toy lux
Mon May 15, 2006 7:55 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: v6 hilux cooling
Replies: 12
Views: 499

i have a question to the person who said about the 81 degree thermostat, thanx for the info to by the way, i am goin to try that. but what does this do to the temperature sender to the ECU, because i believe that the temp is one of the main inputs to the ECU, and i was told that if the engine runs ...
by 3.8 toy lux
Mon May 15, 2006 6:55 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: v6 hilux cooling
Replies: 12
Views: 499

thanx for that crushu, do u know if i can get a cap with that pressure rating, for the HJ75 radiator??
by 3.8 toy lux
Sun May 14, 2006 11:56 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: v6 hilux cooling
Replies: 12
Views: 499

hey crushu
It is a vp v6, the cooling system has not been bled yet, as i have not changed the coolant since i have owned it
by 3.8 toy lux
Sat May 13, 2006 10:18 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hilux v6 carby manifold
Replies: 1
Views: 167

why do u want a carby on an injected motor????
by 3.8 toy lux
Sat May 13, 2006 5:37 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: JUST GO MY FIRST 4WD - A BUNDY
Replies: 15
Views: 874

hey, my mate has a bundy with v6 conversion and has a 4 inch lift, he achieved this by fitting standard 80 serires springs, which aapparently are an easy fit just with ur basic steering mods and longer shock, he runs 37's on this 4b.......... just thought i would let u know
by 3.8 toy lux
Sat May 13, 2006 5:26 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: v6 hilux cooling
Replies: 12
Views: 499

thanx for the replies guys, that thermostat sounds the go, no i dont have a fan shroud i will have to fabricate one for it. what temp in degrees celcius roughly do u think that v6 should be running at, because i am going to put a gauge on it and wanted a rough idea tahnx!
by 3.8 toy lux
Sat May 13, 2006 1:15 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: v6 hilux cooling
Replies: 12
Views: 499

v6 hilux cooling

A few weeks ago i was asking about engine driven fans, well i have purchased mine from marks and fitted it, been reasonably happy with it. when out just reasonable 4wding (few hills, some slow stuff) it got a bit warm still but no big deal, tonight when i was out shooting (slow work for a long ...
by 3.8 toy lux
Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:14 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: v6 conversion for lux parts needed...............HELP
Replies: 1
Views: 196

v6 conversion for lux parts needed...............HELP

my mate is after any parts to do with converting a VN v6 into mid eighties hilux... i u have ne parts then plz PM me
Cheers
by 3.8 toy lux
Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:25 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: v6 engine fan
Replies: 3
Views: 165

thanx for quick reply john, how does the fan go in deep water holes (bonnet depth), what happens to the fins on the fan.... i have heard of one breaking fins off just what i was told tho??????
by 3.8 toy lux
Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:12 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: v6 engine fan
Replies: 3
Views: 165

v6 engine fan

hey guys i was wondering what these engine fans are like for the v6's, i have a v6 in a hilux and it always run fairly warm, but as soon as i go off road it gets hot and the thermo just doesnt quite hack it, today i drove in to a water hole with the thermo going (not thinking about the fan) and now ...
by 3.8 toy lux
Sun Apr 02, 2006 7:15 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: arb air locker problems.
Replies: 3
Views: 248

thanx for ur reply try it in reverse still no luck
by 3.8 toy lux
Sun Apr 02, 2006 4:49 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: arb air locker problems.
Replies: 3
Views: 248

arb air locker problems.

hey guys i have a rear air locker fitted to my hilux, i went 4wding this arvo and was using my locker on and off but on my way home realised that it had'nt disengaged, so i flicked the switch in out a few times but still wouldnt come out. So i pulled the air line off the diff, to see if there was ...
by 3.8 toy lux
Tue Mar 21, 2006 8:14 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3.8 into a 85 lux
Replies: 4
Views: 380

hey mate
well i got a v6 in my lux and love it, my fueal economy is worse than that tho..... but i think i have some probs of my own with that, dunno bout ur power steering prob tho sorry. but overall they seem to be a good power plant for the lux, r u running and auto or manual.
by 3.8 toy lux
Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:58 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hilux shackles
Replies: 1
Views: 168

hilux shackles

hey guys, i am looking at puting 2 inch extended shackles in my lux and was wondering how much more is involved than just adding the shackles like what caster wedges should i run and do i need to do ne thing to ne other components.......cheers JACKO
by 3.8 toy lux
Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:55 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: diff spacers
Replies: 10
Views: 395

thanx for ur comments guys
by 3.8 toy lux
Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:49 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: diff spacers
Replies: 10
Views: 395

thanx for ur comments guys
by 3.8 toy lux
Thu Mar 16, 2006 6:35 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: diff spacers
Replies: 10
Views: 395

diff spacers

hi i was just wondering has any one used these spacers, such as snake racing ones or other brand spacers that achieve the same reslult..... i would like to know how complicated this is to do. I have been told that u will loose lock to one side so u have to put an adjustable arm in some where ...