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Search found 17 matches

by TEXAS
Mon May 07, 2007 1:01 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: lexus v8 into 80 series.
Replies: 8
Views: 577

What model gearbox do you have?
by TEXAS
Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:29 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: needed !!! auto wiring diagram 91 - 93 hilux -surf - 4runn
Replies: 4
Views: 554

surf box upto the 1uzfe I'd hate to say it mate, but it's not worth the bother. I know a few people who have tried and failed. It's much easier to use the 1UZ auto with Surf transfer. Surf box has 2 solenoids, 1U box has 4 solenoids and a few other differences. I run the 1U auto and have never had ...
by TEXAS
Wed May 10, 2006 1:44 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: ELECTRIC TURBO ON A HILUX
Replies: 23
Views: 1363

I have to reply - it's annoying me. To start with. Boost/pressure is a result of resistance to flow. Any turbo can make 100+ psi, just simply block the outlet. The way an engine is 'boosted' is the fact that the turbo can supply more air than the engine can use (at certain rpm) which is why boost ...
by TEXAS
Fri Sep 30, 2005 8:56 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: 1uz into 89 lux.
Replies: 10
Views: 845

I've gone a little different to most people and left the auto in, but it still goes like sh!^ off a stick! I'm upto about the $6k mark and doing 95% of the work myself. I'm in the middle of this conversion Let me know how it goes with the cooling side of things. Look like we are running the same ...
by TEXAS
Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:10 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Lexus V8 engine
Replies: 60
Views: 2227

Yes the mid-sump will foul on the diff even with a 2" body lift. As with Twisty, I used a 2" body lift and a front sump and it sits approx 20-30 above the steering arm. As a word of warning, this is not a easy coversion as some people say it is. In the whole scheme of things, it is 'fairly' easy ...
by TEXAS
Tue Jun 07, 2005 12:56 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Agricultural tyres
Replies: 14
Views: 785

You mean like this? :D
by TEXAS
Tue Apr 05, 2005 8:37 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: home made body lift
Replies: 9
Views: 397

50mm OD steel blocks, cut to 50mm lengths. 11mm hole. $30 for steel bar and $13 for high tensie bolts. Easy. (although I did have access to a reciprocating hacksaw ) Easiest mod I have ever done. Just loosen off steering, rad hoses, fuel hoses ect and keep an eye on stuff when you are lifting it ...
by TEXAS
Fri Apr 01, 2005 8:31 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: COVERT HILUX IRS SURF TO V6 OR V8
Replies: 9
Views: 653

There are a couple of us on here who have done the Lexus V8. Twisty_Toy (4Runner) has done a manual conversion and I am in the middle of doing it with the auto (Surf). It is a lot of work, but no major surgery is required - only eng/gearbox mounts ect (I make it sound so easy - if only ) Just a ...
by TEXAS
Tue Mar 29, 2005 3:34 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Prado Tyre wear
Replies: 8
Views: 1065

Had the same problem on a different car (A surf) and it was a toe in/out problem. I have a mate who is a tyre fitter (unfort not close enough to use) and I told him that my toe in/out alignment was out by so much and his reply was "gee that must have squealed around corners" without telling him the ...
by TEXAS
Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:11 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: removing engine
Replies: 12
Views: 594

Pulled the motor/g'box/t'case out of surf all in one go with std engine crane. You can get enough height out of it, but will need to swing the lot around and manually lift the t'case end over the rad support panel (not heavy). You virtually have to lift the shabang out vertically, but I managed on ...
by TEXAS
Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:04 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Electric speedo to mechanical speedo on auto
Replies: 6
Views: 289

Mate, there's a guy on another forum that has these. I've pasted his website below. I think from memory they are about $150 mark.

http://spw.starkie.net/

Good luck.
by TEXAS
Tue Dec 21, 2004 2:25 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: I just snapped 2 rear axles and Broke a CV
Replies: 26
Views: 990

I have to admit, you've done a good job. Looks like someone has cut the ends off with a drop saw :D
by TEXAS
Tue Nov 23, 2004 10:11 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: swaping of centres
Replies: 13
Views: 513

It can be done at home very easily. The only thing to be wary of is that you cannot pull the axles out far enough without disconnecting the brake hoses. I dont need a puller either, just undo the 4 bolts that hold the backing plate/brakes onto to the diff housing. It's not a hard job, should be able ...
by TEXAS
Fri Oct 29, 2004 9:38 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: hilux lexus v8
Replies: 4
Views: 351

I am currently in the middle of this conversion. Use the auto that came out of the Half cut, and a transfer case out of the surf will/should fit. There are a couple of choices that are available. The output shaft will have to be changed to the 4wd output shaft, and if i'm not mistaken, one hole has ...
by TEXAS
Fri Oct 08, 2004 8:29 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Replacement engine for 92 Surf - 1UZ-FE - other options
Replies: 14
Views: 1068

I have just embarked on this project myself. Mine is a 1987 T/d. I have the 1uz sitting on the floor at home, just waiting for the gearbox to be modified. Why would you not get it regoed? Correct me if I am wrong, but the new QLD laws go on a power to weight ratio. Since the 4wd is over 1.5t, the ...
by TEXAS
Mon Sep 27, 2004 8:34 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Mechanical Diff locks
Replies: 8
Views: 512

Mechanical Diff locks

I was planning on installing them myself, and have been able to see a few websites that have them fairly cheap. Possibly get 2 lockrights landed for about AUD$800. Have wrote an email, but none of them have got back to me yet, maybe they dont want my business.
by TEXAS
Fri Sep 24, 2004 7:55 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Mechanical Diff locks
Replies: 8
Views: 512

Mechanical Diff locks

Ok, first things first! DO NOT even mention the words "air lockers" in this post please. I know there good and blah blah blah, but there so god damn expensive. Anyway, I would like any comments from the people who are running mech lock, either front or rear (dont care what brand), if they have any ...