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by Winglessjet
Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:58 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80s front mount intercooler piping
Replies: 10
Views: 1396

Re: 80s front mount intercooler piping

Baja Burley wrote:Thanks for the tips gents. I have dual battery so there's another issue to get around. Haha

I'll be sure to update you on how I did it for future intercoolerists.

How'd you get on with this? Im keen for a cooler as well
by Winglessjet
Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:59 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: opinions on these tigs
Replies: 9
Views: 682

opinions on these tigs

Hello to all, im looking at buying one of these tigs or something similar just chasing peoples opinions on these two machines. Which would be the better unit? Pros and cons? and any other info you wish to share http://cgi.ebay.com.au/AC-DC-TIG-PULSE-INVERTER-WELDER-PLASMA-CUTTER-/350394583579?pt=AU ...
by Winglessjet
Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:00 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 with free wheeling hubs
Replies: 11
Views: 623

What model of hilux did they come from? And how much did they set you back? Im keen to do the same :)
by Winglessjet
Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:21 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series rims
Replies: 11
Views: 563

Ebay is always littered with them have a look on there
by Winglessjet
Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Legalities in Qld on rim offset?
Replies: 2
Views: 259

Legalities in Qld on rim offset?

Hello to all, Just wondering what the legalities in Qld are on changing the offset of the rim is? And is it the other edge of the tyre (sidewall) or the tread are that has to be covered by a flare? The truck is a 91 80 series and i have just scored a set of alloys but the offset is -24
by Winglessjet
Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1hz turbo exhaust size ?
Replies: 6
Views: 720

Mines 2.5 inch mandrel bend with straight through muffler...works perfect. Dont quote me on this but I have heard if you go to big you will loose the power effect that an exhaust naturally generates. ....dont know how accurate this is though. Isn't that only on n/a engines? With turbo's the quicker ...
by Winglessjet
Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:43 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 15s on an 80
Replies: 14
Views: 823

Just get an early 80 series they come with 15's
by Winglessjet
Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Gu Turbo on 1HZ
Replies: 2
Views: 446

That was the plan was to make an adaptor to the triangular flange
Cheers for the reply
by Winglessjet
Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:34 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Gu Turbo on 1HZ
Replies: 2
Views: 446

Gu Turbo on 1HZ

Hey all i have come across a 4.2 gu turbo that is almost new and for the right price and was just wondering if anyone has used one on a 1HZ before and what the out come was? I will be fabrication everything to suit and only be run bout 7psi of boost

Its goin on an 80 series as well


Cheers
by Winglessjet
Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Backyard turbo conversion on an 80 series
Replies: 3
Views: 556

What would be the best size turbo for a 1HZ? I want it to start boosting as low in the rev range as possible
by Winglessjet
Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Backyard turbo conversion on an 80 series
Replies: 3
Views: 556

Backyard turbo conversion on an 80 series

Hello to all, I have a 91 80 series GXL with the 1HZ in it and was looking at doin a turbo conversion on it. I'm mechanically minded pretty handy at fabrication (almost finished a pretty wild build up on a vl calais turbo) and I was wondering if anyone has done a backyard conversion themselves? I ...
by Winglessjet
Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:45 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series gearbox
Replies: 24
Views: 2164

Nah mate it is VMX-M 75W85 as stated above. I changed the oil and it does make a big difference to the box much lighter and smoother when it is cold but when mine heats up abit the ugly gear clash still pops its head up. :cry:
by Winglessjet
Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:41 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series gearbox
Replies: 24
Views: 2164

Re: 80 series gearbox

Bought an 80 series DX reciently with a 1HZ and 5 speed gearbox. The box won't shift back to 2nd from 3rd unless giong REALLY slow and i want to fix it. What are my options? I have been told that the GXL box's are different cause of constant 4wd. Is this true? Will a HJ75 Ute or troopy box bolt up ...