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by johno88
Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:31 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: 3rz turbo and v8 hilux's
Replies: 3
Views: 432

Re: 3rz turbo and v8 hilux's

im pretty happy with the results, for any one intrested i did a fair bit of research into what size turbo i should get and ended up getting a Garrett gt3076 which has proved to be good it has 570cc injectors, front mount intercooler, 3in exhaust and a haltech sprint 500 , it makes all its power by ...
by johno88
Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: 3rz turbo and v8 hilux's
Replies: 3
Views: 432

3rz turbo and v8 hilux's

just wondering what sort of power are peoples hilux's are running on the dyno with the v8s as aposed to 3rz turbo? would be intrested to see the differnt power at different revs between the two. i know tyre size and gearing will play a part in it to so post that up as well. my hilux just made 185 kw ...
by johno88
Thu Jun 30, 2011 4:50 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: RIGID INDUSTRIES LED light bar
Replies: 73
Views: 9242

Re: RIGID INDUSTRIES LED light bar

the two photos show with the light bar on and off, it needs to be pointed up a fair bit, sorry about the shit quality but its better than nothing a spose.

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by johno88
Thu Jun 30, 2011 4:47 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: RIGID INDUSTRIES LED light bar
Replies: 73
Views: 9242

Re: RIGID INDUSTRIES LED light bar

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by johno88
Thu Jun 30, 2011 4:45 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: RIGID INDUSTRIES LED light bar
Replies: 73
Views: 9242

Re: RIGID INDUSTRIES LED light bar

i have a couple from the snow but they are pretty shit quality as they were taken from a phone and it really doesnt do it justice. keep in mind that i already have 55hid head lights which are fairly bright
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by johno88
Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: RIGID INDUSTRIES LED light bar
Replies: 73
Views: 9242

Re: RIGID INDUSTRIES LED light bar

2nd that on the 30 inch light bar from rigid, best money i have spent on the car i reackon. Took it in the snow 2 weeks ago and was very impressed with it :D
by johno88
Tue May 24, 2011 6:04 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Halogen VS LED Driving Lights
Replies: 17
Views: 1730

Re: Halogen VS LED Driving Lights

30in light bar and 75w hid spot light covers both long and short range distances. :armsup: Ill take some comparison photos if people are intrested...
by johno88
Thu Sep 30, 2010 5:39 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: JD2 bender
Replies: 5
Views: 820

JD2 bender

Im about to buy a model 3 bender just wondering what size die in inches i need for 32nb with 3.2mm wall thickness?
thanks in advance
by johno88
Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:10 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3RZ missing under no load
Replies: 88
Views: 2679

Re: 3RZ missing under no load

sorry for being off topic but does any one know a part number or some where i can go buy the radiator hose off the shelf? im currently using a flexible univesal one which is turning to shit.. cheers
by johno88
Mon Jul 26, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: silicone hoses
Replies: 5
Views: 302

Re: silicone hoses

are you talking about the snorkel type bends?
by johno88
Sun Jun 27, 2010 6:18 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3rz fuel econmy
Replies: 0
Views: 259

3rz fuel econmy

I did a 3rz conversion into my hilux about a year ago now, It was getting arouond 6.8-7.0km per litre (thats reading straight off the dash, i understand that the tyres make it a difference reading) but in the last 1000km or so its been dropping down to around 6.3km per litre. My driving style hasnt ...
by johno88
Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:10 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3RZ Engine Mounts
Replies: 3
Views: 252

Mine are just welded straight on and havent had any drama's
by johno88
Sun May 02, 2010 1:55 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3rz turbo manifold
Replies: 5
Views: 614

yeh just bought the head flange now, looks like ill be making my own. now i have to source a gt30r... :D
by johno88
Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:21 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Show us your lux front TUBE bars
Replies: 11
Views: 1465

but heres my lux for a start.
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by johno88
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Show us your lux front TUBE bars
Replies: 11
Views: 1465

theres heaps of threads mate, there was one with like 40 pics or some thing posted by me some time ago
by johno88
Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3rz turbo manifold
Replies: 5
Views: 614

3rz turbo manifold

Any one no where i can buy one of these? Or do i need to get one custom made? cheers
by johno88
Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:14 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3RZ Issues
Replies: 17
Views: 874

i made mine out of a street sign, its ghetto but works fine :D
by johno88
Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:38 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: !!!!!!!!!!!!SHOW US UR 4 RUNNER SNORKELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 29
Views: 1858

leehamescort think i saw your rig on dorset road the other day. looks great
by johno88
Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Snatch straps
Replies: 49
Views: 2238

Never use the pin inside the receiver.
It can bend. It is meant to be used in double shear with a rceiver in it.
Also edges of hole can damage a strap under load.
Use a reeiver socket with a D shackle mount on it.

Bazzle

If you could bend the pin from snatching some one i would be very ...
by johno88
Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2.7 petrol hilux for towing
Replies: 4
Views: 474

Are they 33's on your hilux? What sort of fuel econmy are you returning? Mine seems to chew through it when i put weight in it. But it does have plenty of balls for a 4 banger
by johno88
Sun Jan 17, 2010 11:41 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3RZ conversion...
Replies: 19
Views: 1417

I was able to use my 22r radiator, i went to exhaust fix in croydon for a hole new exhaust, 2-1/4 inch with a straight through muffler and hotdog and it sounds fairly good for $330.
by johno88
Thu Jan 14, 2010 11:49 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3RZ conversion...
Replies: 19
Views: 1417

having just done the same conversion last year, its far easier if you have a body lift, theres a couple of small things also. we had to bend the exhaust in the press as it was to close to the firewall, had to wrap the hand break cable in heat proof material.

I did mine without a body lift but had ...
by johno88
Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:40 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3RZ conversion...
Replies: 19
Views: 1417

having just done the same conversion last year, its far easier if you have a body lift, theres a couple of small things also. we had to bend the exhaust in the press as it was to close to the firewall, had to wrap the hand break cable in heat proof material. theres little things like that, im in ...
by johno88
Sat Dec 26, 2009 8:15 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fix 4y or 3rz
Replies: 25
Views: 2032

Lux_89 wrote:lol, just found an oldish vid of mine

http://www.youtube.com/user/1SicLux#p/u/2/0YeFp_h6jVU
The limiter on the 3rz sounds so sexy :lol:
by johno88
Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:49 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Second hand supercharger
Replies: 4
Views: 688

Second hand supercharger

Im chasing a Eaton mp62 supercharger. Does any one know some where in AUS that would deal with second hand chargers? I just want to avoid importing one from the states if i can.
Cheers John
by johno88
Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:13 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3RZ Temperature Gauge
Replies: 2
Views: 287

mine is using the stock temp gauge, i couldnt tell you which wire went where, but my my brother might know as he did most of the wireing. mine is a 92 (had a 22r)
by johno88
Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:01 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Installing IFS leafs
Replies: 11
Views: 797

maybe burn them out? use a press? as for moving the mounts, either use big arse shackles or move them.
by johno88
Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:16 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Custom Exhaust Vic
Replies: 12
Views: 519

exhaust fix is the way to go, have a few mates that have used them and they are great.
by johno88
Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:19 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: ifs rears flexing pics please
Replies: 29
Views: 1673

mate there was a thread like 2 or 3 weeks ago about flexing IFS springs!