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by shortyq
Wed Mar 27, 2013 12:31 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: tube bender
Replies: 88
Views: 9267

Re: tube bender

cathederal dies is what your chasing,stops the wall from kinking!
those cheap benders have crap dies and thats obvious!
dawn benders from memory have the good dies,thats the cheap bender if your buying a cheap effective bender!
by shortyq
Wed Mar 27, 2013 12:02 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cummins Diesel Conversion
Replies: 27
Views: 3810

Re: Cummins Diesel Conversion

great engine,no bigger in dimensions to the toyota,power wise no comparision
but fk they are heavier!
got any links to share for conversion bits?
by shortyq
Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:01 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU blowing BLACK SMOKE
Replies: 21
Views: 1659

Re: GU blowing BLACK SMOKE

you realize these things have a tendancy to ''make a bang sound'' then stop at around these kays!
yours is showing symptoms!
by shortyq
Sun Sep 16, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: paint for barwork
Replies: 13
Views: 1031

Re: paint for barwork

Struth wrote:I have a lot of time for the protec satin black over protec black etch primer. Works well and doesn't come off easily.
Why do you want to change from it?
bingo!
by shortyq
Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:44 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: v8 to gu 3lt auto. anyone done it.
Replies: 10
Views: 791

Re: v8 to gu 3lt auto. anyone done it.

mine is a 454 and the gu 3lt auto runs a stand alone computer. it is fully programmable, has a lock up torque conv and is also triptronic/fully manualised with a rocker switch for up/down gears as well as a standard drive in D dept. i will be fitting a gu shifter to allow a better use of the ...
by shortyq
Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:30 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1FZ-FE coolant leak.
Replies: 5
Views: 493

Re: 1FZ-FE coolant leak.

you have most probably answered your own question?
altho that could have been the cause for the burst hose for a start?
and the answer is its most likely going to be costly!
by shortyq
Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:24 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HD-FT into 80 Series
Replies: 47
Views: 2980

Re: 1HD-FT into 80 Series

I run one of Graeme's turbos... and its silky smooth. More out of curiosity... but what makes these engines "structurally suitable for > 700nm and plenty of boost"? I would think in general terms, they have internals strong enough to take the increased torque and probably an injector pump that you ...
by shortyq
Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:20 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HD-FT into 80 Series
Replies: 47
Views: 2980

Re: 1HD-FT into 80 Series

am led to believe the pet and diesel engines have dif eng mount locations!
by shortyq
Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:06 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: 91 4runner loosing water
Replies: 16
Views: 773

Re: 91 4runner loosing water

dont be lazy and take the engine out!
put onto a bench!
access all those plugs!
only way it can be done succsesfully!

besides a turbo conversion you say?
by shortyq
Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:58 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Th700 - hilux transfer shortening adaptor
Replies: 8
Views: 550

Re: Th700 - hilux transfer shortening adaptor

locktup 4x4 do those kits also!
by shortyq
Sun Nov 27, 2011 2:21 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: body change on patrol
Replies: 1
Views: 255

body change on patrol

any one done a cab, body change on a gq lwb
got any pics or links?
cheers
by shortyq
Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:11 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: ln106 dual cab ute tub
Replies: 5
Views: 448

Re: ln106 dual cab ute tub

direct fit!
the body lines are wrong!
by shortyq
Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: cruiser high pinion
Replies: 15
Views: 509

Re: cruiser high pinion

vk7ybi wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF8XRgDKqIc

Left is an upside down hilux centre, right is a bundera high pinion.
well i say thankya sir!
thankya very much!
by shortyq
Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:02 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: cruiser high pinion
Replies: 15
Views: 509

Re: cruiser high pinion

Barnsey wrote:ShortyIQ LOLS :rofl:
you can lols all you like,bansey!
stick to chit chat all your good for!
by shortyq
Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:58 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: cruiser high pinion
Replies: 15
Views: 509

Re: cruiser high pinion

crankycruiser wrote:off topic.............

but why have u sprung over a 2wd???!!!??
302 windsor,cruiser running gear,swb,,tube rear on 33s all for under 3k,thats why,no its not a daily!
so it appears there is no h/p gear sets for the 9.5
8.0 yes so that should fix the problem!
anyway cheers for those who tried!
by shortyq
Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:55 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: cruiser high pinion
Replies: 15
Views: 509

Re: cruiser high pinion

yes thats what im asking!
who does the 9.5 reverse cut?
any links?
by shortyq
Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: cruiser high pinion
Replies: 15
Views: 509

Re: cruiser high pinion

yeah sorry!
75 seies both front and rear!
its actually a hilux 2wd sitting on cruiser axels SOA
by shortyq
Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: cruiser high pinion
Replies: 15
Views: 509

cruiser high pinion

converting std housings to h/p by way of rotating the pumpkin rear section!
question being,by fliping the centre 180'' causes the rotation to run in reverse!
is it a matter of switching centres front to rear and vise versa?
or am i missing something?
by shortyq
Fri Jun 03, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: std 454 into gq shorty
Replies: 6
Views: 601

Re: std 454 into gq shorty

thanks for the replys!
by shortyq
Mon May 30, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: std 454 into gq shorty
Replies: 6
Views: 601

Re: std 454 into gq shorty

no moreso than a clevo!
by shortyq
Mon May 30, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: std 454 into gq shorty
Replies: 6
Views: 601

std 454 into gq shorty

currently have a gq shorty tb carb and auto!dual fuel! obviously marks do a gen 1 chev conversion to nissan auto! longjevity of the factory nissan auto with a stock 454? dont have history on the box the speedo has 320k on it box seems fine! anyone have knowledge regarding this,i also have an ...
by shortyq
Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:27 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: simex extream trekker imitations
Replies: 34
Views: 3642

Re: simex extream trekker imitations

Recap/remould I thought were the same thing , sorry could have the name wrong. But anyway they are not a retread, that is what you definitely want to stay away from. yeah retreads are those anoying black bits you see on malor highways that exit due to truck retreads,there a cheap cheap option for ...
by shortyq
Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:16 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Am I crazy? ...thinking of selling the 40 for a GU
Replies: 82
Views: 3053

Re: Am I crazy? ...thinking of selling the 40 for a GU

is there something about 80/100 series you dont like?
being the toyo man you say you is!
id go the toyo over the poo any day,just not pricewise,for same,same!
do you own a house?get what you want,live once!
by shortyq
Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: simex extream trekker imitations
Replies: 34
Views: 3642

Re: simex extream trekker imitations

BadMav wrote:No, they're recaps, there is a significant difference.
you mean remould,which covers the sidewall to the bead!
surely not a recap!
by shortyq
Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: simex extream trekker imitations
Replies: 34
Views: 3642

Re: simex extream trekker imitations

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by shortyq
Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: whats the best reasonable priced mud tyre on the market
Replies: 36
Views: 2594

Re: whats the best reasonable priced mud tyre on the market

treps can be noisey,depends on road surface!
work well so far in the soft!
paid 250 ea for mine!
by shortyq
Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:39 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Running a diesel too cool?
Replies: 9
Views: 830

Re: Running a diesel too cool?

wait till it overheats!
topic on its own!
just leave it!
by shortyq
Mon Sep 27, 2010 10:35 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: any 4wd suspension outlets that do ge credit interest free
Replies: 33
Views: 2170

Re: any 4wd suspension outlets that do ge credit interest fr

Hi guys, this is Skye, from GE Money. OK, so obviously I work for GE Money, so maybe I’m biased, but I do have a couple of tips with regards to Interest Free…. • If you are interested In using interest free to get your suspension Mulcahy, I’d suggest looking on our website – we list all the retailer ...
by shortyq
Mon Jul 19, 2010 2:19 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: gq v8 factory auto trans
Replies: 0
Views: 202

gq v8 factory auto trans

ok looking at fitting a hol v8 into a gq and am considering using the
nissan auto!
has any1 done this, do they hold up?
and if you had any dramas doing so?
and what is the best adapter to use?
cheers!
by shortyq
Sat Jul 17, 2010 10:46 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Powdercoat vs 2Pack
Replies: 10
Views: 546

Re: Powdercoat vs 2Pack

Struth wrote:You should consider a good etch primer with a top coat of satin black industrial laquer.

I have painted many components this way and it is very durable.


Cheers
hey dude seen your runner on the ofn!
got it dirty yet? :D