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by 350hplux
Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Hilux Intercooler.. Which one?
Replies: 21
Views: 3662

intercooler

i,ve got a 500 x 350 x75mm cooler mounted in my arb front bar and it works a treat .it was originally a 2.8 diesel but is still adequate for the 350hp ijz that is in it now. cheers darin
by 350hplux
Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Hilux engine options
Replies: 15
Views: 1053

1jzgte lux

go for a 1jzgte supra engine. good on juice and smooth as silk. i have one in mine and it will flog almost anything. cheers darin
by 350hplux
Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:05 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Hilux Commo V6 conversion
Replies: 13
Views: 1071

ijz

my complete 1jzgte setup is for sale in the classifieds ,albeit a bit more expensive than a dunnydoor conversion. but there is no comparison ,set and forget a cheers darinnd embaress anyone you like.
by 350hplux
Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:57 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: axle shortening
Replies: 13
Views: 505

axel

i,ve done a few of these and had no probs so long as the housing is done in a jig and the axle is shortened on the hat end . resplining is not very effective. i don,t know who does it up there and usually the people who do think they are rocket scientists and charge an arm and a leg. cheers darin
by 350hplux
Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:57 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Engine conversion for early hilux (2wd)
Replies: 24
Views: 4387

1jz

i,ve got a complete low k 2.5 1jzgte conversion with a gt garrett turbo ,full loom , fmic , bellhousing ,engine mounts , all piping , fuel pump , radiator , every thing to do the conversion ,actually its in my work car right now . cost me nearly 10 grand to get it set up , its all as new so its got ...
by 350hplux
Fri Aug 01, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: how many mufflers needed for 3" exhaust
Replies: 29
Views: 876

ijzgte

not a diesel ,its out of a twin turbo supra , sweeeet. cheers darin
by 350hplux
Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 200 - 250amp welders bang for $$
Replies: 21
Views: 880

welder

mate ,if you have acess to 3ph power get an old cig transpak 180 . i bought one 20 yrs ago for $300 and they are the grouse . the unimigs are sold by my brother down here and are not a bad machine except for the duty cycle but when fitted with an extra cooling fan and a heavy duty earth lead they ar...
by 350hplux
Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:54 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Can I weld to spring steel?
Replies: 41
Views: 1231

weldall

the are a grouse rod and you can even weld cast with the right technique but a bit expensive . when you are drilling spring steel or stainless just remember slow speed high feed. cheers darin
by 350hplux
Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:50 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: how many mufflers needed for 3" exhaust
Replies: 29
Views: 876

muffler

mate i used to have a 3" exhaust on my 2.8 turbo hilux with a fabricated stainless muffler similar in design to a gun silencer and it sounded a lot better than not running one at all but when i fitted a 1jzgte it needed 1 more and it sounds sweet at 7500rpm. cheers darin
by 350hplux
Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:44 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: What gas to use with TIG and mild steel?
Replies: 22
Views: 599

tig

been a bm/w for 30 yrs , use argon for the tig but only use it on the mig when you are welding aluminium. you will get a rank weld using argon on the mig ,welding mild steel. it sucks i know but you will need 2 bottles . cheers darin
by 350hplux
Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: air v's auto lockers
Replies: 14
Views: 1090

detroit lockers

hey mate i,ve got a 96 dual cab hilux with genuine detroit lockers front and rear and it drives like normal but in 4x4 with the hubs in it is very hard to steer. but its fine when driving slow . with a turbo 1jzgte fitted it makes for a real fun ride. cheers darin
by 350hplux
Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:06 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Can I weld to spring steel?
Replies: 41
Views: 1231

just get some cig weldall electrodes and you will be sweet , i,ve welded heaps of leaf springs with these rods including 10 ton rockwell truck springs with no cracks. cheers 350hplux