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Just my 2 cents.

I would go front locker.

I find when climbing hills a front locker helps to climb over steps / ledges. Having a rear locker, while good, only seems to push the front wheels harder into the ledge or step.

I have had various combinations in various cars (40 series, 60 series and ...

Since fitting a 0-100 psi oil pressure gauge i've learnt all the different pressure readings you get between cold/hot oil, new/old oil and how the pressure changes with engine speed.

Dan,

Just out of interest, what sort of oil pressures do you get?

Cheers,

Tom.

This is straight from the NJOY book that most tyre shops use. The 7.50 16 used on an 80 series is 812mm, the 275/70/16 is 792mm diameter and the only other tyre used on an 80 standard is 265/75/15 at 779mm diameter. The same book lists a 33 (any width as they are all technically the same hieght) at ...

Greg,

I hear what your saying about the CT26 being a little smaller than ideal for a 1HZ.

I rarely (never) see over 3,000rpm. I can see that a bigger turbo would suit higher revs, but had hoped the CT26 would suit my needs reasonably well. At one stage I was going to fit a turbo from a Nissan ...

I'm thinking of adding a boost compensator and getting it tuned - got a price of $885 to fit and tune - sound pretty reasonable?

They claim that by adding the boost compensator they can tune for more power across the rev range than not having one - does this sound right?

I know I'll definately ...

Hi All,

Finally put a turbo on my 1HZ 80 series - a factory CT26 with factory inlet and exhaust manifolds, and 3" mandrel bent exhaust.

At 80km/h in 4th I'm cruising at about 7psi, at 100km/h I'm cruising at about 10psi boost. Max boost I have seen is about 11psi. I've turned the fuel screw in a ...

Possibly sorted.

I bit the bullet and pulled the fuel adjust screw out. There is an O ring on the screw shaft.

Looks like I'll have to ring around on Monday morning to try and find a new one.

Cheers,

Tom.

Hi All,

Finally put a turbo on my 1HZ 80 series and have turned the fuel adjust screw in for more fuel.

I now have a fuel leak from this adjusting screw.

Is there a gasket or O ring that has been damaged? If so, is it easily replaced, or is it within the top cover?

Any help would be greatly ...

and water if you really need it

Dumbdunce,

Am I reading right, are you saying that water cooling for a water cooled turbo is not necassarily needed when installed to a 1HZ?

I am finally going to get around to fitting a turbo from a Nissan 300ZX to my 80. It's a water cooled turbo, but life ...

Remove the fuel cap.

As you probably see during your searches, it is possible to tap into the alternator to get a tacho reading.

I have done this with my own 80 series (also a poverty pack) and have a 2" tacho and oil pressure gauge sitting on the front side pillar.

I haven't confirmed the tacho is 100% accurate, but ...

Thanks UDM.

Am I right to assume the photo is a pre '95 dash, and so the claim that diff lock lights on pre '95 dashes are on the left would be incorrect?

Thanks,

Tom.

With the dashes, the diff lock light is on the right side for post 95 and the left side for pre 95....just be aware

Is this right???

I have a '93 Standard (vinyl seats, barn doors, no tacho). I have a diff lock in the rear which I wired up to light up the diff lock light in the dash. The diff ...

45v2 is a 300zx turbo....surfection on this forum has an intercooled 300zx setup and it works well. 14 psi is the upper limit thou, as they have ceramic rear turbine wheels....

Thanks for that. Might do the job OK then because I don't plan running more than 8 psi. I tried doing some google ...

Thanks guys.

Dan, I know you're not having a go, and I appreciate your replies and help. Thanks mate.

A mate of mine is a sheet metal worker and he has offered to give me a hand, so welding and fab work should be taken care of. I'm thinking cut the flange from the original exhaust, weld as close ...

Thanks for your reply Dan.

It's funny how people get the S*its when you ask something that they feel you should use the search function for.

It's a shame I think, because it stops new users from having some input presenting new ideas. I thought a forum was a place for discussion. If they don't ...

Hi All,

It's time I start thinking about putting a turbo on my 1HZ diesel 80 series.

I bought it with 386,000km on it. Now it's got 410,000km, has never had to be topped up with oil between changes, has good oil pressure and recently when I had the valve clearances done the mechanic asked if the ...

Cool.

Thanks to all those whose responded to my questions.

Looks like I'll be lying under the car for an hour or two on the weekend fitting the locker - love the smell of gear oil...

Still gotta sort out that weak front diff though soon. I'm always a bit careful reversing while wheeling but I'm ...

My 80 is a standard, so it has barn doors, part time 4wd and a slow 1HZ (hopefully funds one day soon will allow me to stick a turbo on).

Is the general thinking that a 4.10 vs 4.11 diff ratio nothing to worry about while 4 wheel driving? I always thought that even a small difference like that was ...

Hi All,

I've got an air locker out of my old 60 series (an old Robertsons locker - still in really good condition with new seals).

The question is, can I put it into the rear of my diesel 80 series (it is a complete diff with gears), or should I off load it and buy a front locker for my 80?

I ...

Bluey,

What model Safari snorkel is your template for - the new version or the older one?

I'm in need of a template for a snorkel I just picked up on the weekend too and will find out Wednesday how much it is going to cost me for ARB to get one in for me.

Tom.

Sniper,

Just wondering how you got on with your car???

Cheers,

Tom.

Very, very interested in this!!!

I also have about 3 inch lift and the car is all over the road following any little ruts. It has no castor correction (I bought it like this).

I figure the castor plates are easy to fit, leave the standard softer bushes in place, and also allow for the fact that in ...

I believe they are as rare as rocky horse pebbles.

I got 2 some time ago and wanted to buy 2 more to fit to my 80 series - couldn't find any second hand anywhere so I rang Toyota thinking if they're cheap enough I'll buy 2 newies - $1,000 each, so I quickly changed my mind...not sure whether to ...

Pro-Axle on the Hume Hwy opposite Ford in Cambellfield can shim or fit an adjustable swivel hub pin.

Tom.

Thanks - I don't know much about the Toyota autos and any tips are appreciated.

I haven't driven the car yet, but have spoken to the owner who seemed to be pretty honest about the car and was telling me what he has done to it in the 5 years he has owned it, and any faults that he knew of that it ...

Hi All,

Looking at buying a 60 series diesel with auto but there seems to be a bit of a problem with the auto. When in overdrive and under load it shudders, drop it back into 3rd and then back into overdrive to cruise and it's ok. I've been told it may be solenoids in the torque converter - does ...

Time to call it a night - hope that keeps you all happy for a while...

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