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by MACK1
Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:02 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: converting hilux rear to coils HELP
Replies: 4
Views: 430

converting hilux rear to coils HELP

Hi guys just a few questions about 3or 4 link setups on the rear of the hilux. I was thinking of going with a 3 link with coils on the back of my dual cab. where have you guys mounted your lower links on the chassis,i have been told to run them straight onto the factory spring hanger. but it would ...
by MACK1
Fri Sep 29, 2006 6:07 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Building a Comp Lux
Replies: 9
Views: 746

ok first up good luck and hope it all go's the way you plan it. mate where do you start when it comes to choice's. with all things when it comes to cars opinions are like a$$holes everybody got one,but every a$$hole gives there opinion weather you what it or not. Best bet is try to watch as many ...
by MACK1
Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:59 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: FJ40? Locker? Full time front?
Replies: 8
Views: 377

I HAVE A LOCKRITE IN THE REAR OF MY SHORTY, I FOUND THAT YOU HAVE TO LET IT IDLE AROUND CORNERS OR WHEN DOING A TIGHT REVERSE OR IT WILL JERK, WOULDN'T RECOMMEND WELDIN THE REAR FOR A DAILY DRIVER, IT WILL TURN IT A BIT OF A PIG.(BEEN THERE A COUPLE OF TIMES! :roll: ) BUT EACH TO THERE OWN. THE UP ...
by MACK1
Wed May 17, 2006 7:41 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: urgent HELP needed!
Replies: 2
Views: 208

urgent HELP needed!

ok guys im whating to swap my 4spd to a 5spd, but gearbox im getting is vac 4wd engagement. vechile is a BJ 42 landcrusier with 3b engine. is it as simple as swapping levers etc?
by MACK1
Sat May 13, 2006 8:56 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80series Pics Thread...
Replies: 7
Views: 652

80 pics

Ive got a few good ones but cant seem to post :x
nice stuff so far. Keep it going.
by MACK1
Sat May 13, 2006 8:55 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80series Pics Thread...
Replies: 7
Views: 652

80 pics

Ive got a few good ones but cant seem to post :x
nice stuff so far. Keep it going.
by MACK1
Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:14 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: My twin turbo experiment = 46psi
Replies: 60
Views: 12194

Dzltec, I would be very interseted as to what you have done to the engine as im rebuilding my 1HDT at the moment,When i get the time. Where balancing and blue printing the bottom end, And shot peening the rods,machining the cranck,running new armour grooved pistons and slightly machining the head. i ...
by MACK1
Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:42 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series fibreglass bonnet
Replies: 22
Views: 1243

what ruff said. i would be interested aswell. :D
by MACK1
Mon Feb 13, 2006 5:55 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: EXO CAGE ON HILUX
Replies: 4
Views: 513

EXO CAGE ON HILUX

OK, I'M LOOKING FOR IDEAS/PHOTO'S OR LINKS FOR EXO CAGES ON HILUX'S, IT'S FOR A DUAL CAB, BUT SINGLE CAB EXO IDEA'S CAN BE STRETCHED TO ACCOMMADATE. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT.
CHEERS.
by MACK1
Sat Feb 04, 2006 8:57 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Disc Brake Caliper Brackets for a hilux
Replies: 232
Views: 28496

Mate i'm in for shore!, what type of price? I think you've started something! :D
by MACK1
Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:17 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3B LANDCRUISER TURBO CHEAP SETUP
Replies: 0
Views: 147

3B LANDCRUISER TURBO CHEAP SETUP

HI GUYS JUST BEEN EMAILED THIS, MIGHT HELP SOMEONE OUT.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... %3AIT&rd=1
by MACK1
Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:23 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Any 80series owners with a cargo barrier?
Replies: 4
Views: 244

Mate it's the opposite here! i can find heaps of 60 but no 80. ill measure my dads up for you some time tomorrow and get back to you.
by MACK1
Mon Jan 02, 2006 8:01 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series CRUISER HELP NEEDED
Replies: 9
Views: 495

80 series CRUISER HELP NEEDED

G'DAY GUYS, I NEED A LITTLE INFO. IM CHANGING MY TRANSMISSION FROM AUTO TO MANUAL, BUT I NEED A FLYWHEEL, PROBLEM IS I CAN GET MY HANDS ON PLENTY OF 1HZ FLYWHEELS, BUT NOT A 1HDT FLYWHEEL :cry: JUST WONDERING IF THERE THE SAME? ANY HELP/INFO TO SOMEONE THAT WOULD KNOW WOULD BE GREAT. THANKS
by MACK1
Mon Oct 17, 2005 8:01 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: supercharged 1hz
Replies: 21
Views: 6293

[quote="dumbdunce"]turbos are a lot better value for money, and a turbo well matched to your engine will provide almost instant boost off idle. turbos are cheaper, easier and more reliable, cooler (yes!) and more efficient - there is almost no advantage to a supercharger, especially on a diesel ...
by MACK1
Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:35 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: difference between diesel and petrol turbo?
Replies: 6
Views: 250

MATE YOUR TURBO WILL ACTUALLY SPOOL UP TO QUICKLY AND OVER SPOOL!! DUE TO THE HIGHER DEISEL COMPRESSION. IVE BEEN DOWN THIS PATH AND PUT A LOT OF TIME IN WITH TURB SHOPS, SORRY DUDE BUT NO GO.
by MACK1
Sat Oct 08, 2005 10:35 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: BOBTAILIN RANGIE
Replies: 8
Views: 988

I'll have a pretty crappy website put together before the end of the weekend with pigs build on it and you can see from there if it helps?/quote

MATE THAT WOULD BE GREAT, I CANT WAIT TO SEE IT, THANKS GUYS I WILL HAVE TO MAKE A START. BY THE WAY ITS A '77 2 DOOR.
by MACK1
Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:17 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: BOBTAILIN RANGIE
Replies: 8
Views: 988

BOBTAILIN RANGIE

HI GUYS, AM THINKING OF BOBTAILIN/ UTEING A RANGIE, :twisted: QUESTION I HAVE IS THE ALLOY OUTER PANEL, IS IT JOINED TO A STEEL INNER FRAME? AND ARE THEY RIVETED OR URETHANED TOGETHER? OR CAN ANYONE POINT ME TOWARDS A SITE REGARDING THE ABOVE, I CANT SEEM TO FIND ANY? THANKS
by MACK1
Sat Sep 24, 2005 6:48 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: KOAS 4X4
Replies: 18
Views: 1031

Spent the day asking around other work shops and didnt like the answers i got to fit my parts "Yeah shaw we can fit them anthings possible" (me be a gini pig i think not) Seriously I felt like a drunk vigin everyone was trying to jump on me I think i might just buy a welder and do the shit my self ...
by MACK1
Fri Sep 09, 2005 8:20 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Ford explorers - input / advice?
Replies: 16
Views: 449

EXPLORER

MATE TAKE IT FROM SOMEONE HOW ACTUALLY WORKS ON THEM AT A DEALERSHIP, I PERSONALLY WOULD NOT WASTE MY TIME AS THEY ARE MORE TROUBLE AND HEART BREAK THAN THERE WORTH! :bad-words: COMMON PROBLEMS ARE:* TRANSFER CASE- CHAIN DRIVEN, WHERES INTO CASE LAST ONE WE DID COST CUSTOMER CLOSE TO $5000! *NOISY ...
by MACK1
Mon Sep 05, 2005 7:15 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Hilux Intercooler Idea
Replies: 10
Views: 654

JUST KEEP IN MIND ABOUT STONES/ROCKS WHEN FOLLOWING BEHIND ON DIRT ROADS WITH A FRONT MOUNT! YOU CAN ALMOST GUARANTEE THAT ONE WILL FLY UP A PUNCH A HOLE IN IT. WHY NOT STAY WITH TOP MOUNT IDEA, BUT PUT A SMALL ELECTRIC FAN ON TOP,SWITCH IT ON WHEN OFF ROAD, WHEN LITTLE TO NO AIR FLOW.
by MACK1
Sun Sep 04, 2005 9:22 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: turbo timer?
Replies: 5
Views: 355

TURBO TIMER

I WENT AND GOT A GREDDY TIMER, IT CAN RUN OFF A GPS FOR LAP TIMES SPEED ETC, TOOK ABOUT 2HRS TO ATTEMPT TO UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS(IN JAPANESE!) AND ABOUT 20 MINS TO WIRE UP.
by MACK1
Sat Aug 27, 2005 7:09 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Maximum boost on 1HDT?
Replies: 23
Views: 1790

BOOSTN 1HDT

FORGOT TO METION TO GET A QUALITY PYROMETER, AND JUST KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR EXHAUST GAS TEMP( ENGINE INTERNALS SAFETY PAYS OFF!)
by MACK1
Sat Aug 27, 2005 7:04 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Maximum boost on 1HDT?
Replies: 23
Views: 1790

BOOSTN 1HDT

G'DAY, FIRSTLY WHAT BRAND TURBO DO U HAVE? WITH THE STANDARD TURBO IT RAN 12-13 PSI AT MAXIMUM OF 4.400RPM(49-64 KPA) WITH A WASTE GATE BREAK OFF PRESSURE OF 90KPA, WITH A WARNING OF "DONT APPLY MORE THAN 103 KPA".... NOW IN SAYING THAT I KNOW OF PEOPLE RUNNING CLOSE TO 20PSI :twisted: WITH THE ...
by MACK1
Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:20 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HDT BLOWING SMOKE
Replies: 2
Views: 284

SORRY, SMOKE IS EVIDENT ALL THE TIME, COLD START ETC. I CAN DRIVE ABOUT 20 KAYS AND LET IT SIT FOR SAY 1 HOUR AND START IT UP AGAIN AND IT IS EVIDENT,BUT THE LONGER I LET IT IDLE THE MORE EVIDENT IT APPEARS, NOT SO MUCH THERE WHILE DRIVING?,SO IVE BEEN TOLD.(SOMEONE FOLLOWING ME) YES IT IS USING OIL ...
by MACK1
Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:42 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HDT BLOWING SMOKE
Replies: 2
Views: 284

1HDT BLOWING SMOKE

G,DAY JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE CAN HELP, IVE JUST PICKED UP '92 MODEL 8O SERIES WITH 1HDT. AT IDLE AND UP TO ABOUT 1800RPM IM GETTING A BLUE/WHITE SMOKE THAT SEEMS ACIDIC (SLIGHTLY BURNS YOUR EYES) :bad-words: CHECKED FLAPS IN ROCKER COVER,TURNED FUEL PRESSURE UP(80PSI-MEANT TO BE 140 OFF GOV ...