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Diesel engine builders - Melbourne

Post by sierrajim »

I'm almost due for a rebuild. While it's being done i suppose some additional boost should be allowed for.

Who do i need to talk to in Melbourne?

It's a 3L (2.8ltr) Toyota diesel if that makes any difference.
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You need a plan. How much power, what boost levels, what are you using it for? This then sets the start for your engine. Use quality parts, do it right the first time, be prepared to spend some money.


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Post by sierrajim »

Daily driver. Currently runs 9psi, intercooled with LPG injection.

Will be looking at 12-14psi for a little extra go, not looking for a rocket ship (it is a 2.8ltr diesel Hilux after all)

The engine as it is still runs fine, has a slight rattle, no smoke.

Option 2 is to get rid of the $1.90p/ltr diesel and fit the Cadillac Northstar V8 i have on the shelf and run it on Gas. All comes down to $$, i like the diesel not playing up everytime it gets wet on the flip side i also like a few extra HP under my foot.
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Don't northstars run the accessory drives off the back of the motor, starter motor between the V and other whackyness? Christan Hazel from JP mag tried running one in a flatty and gave up, ended up using a "shortstar" (pontiac V6 version) to give him some more room.

$1500 1UZ-FE's in Crown trim (Lexus V8) would have to be more appealing option than trying to deal with the pimp motor. My guess - you'd end up with more $$ in the accessory drive/gearbox/exhaust/cooling the northstar alone than a whole 1UZ conversion.
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Gwagensteve wrote:Don't northstars run the accessory drives off the back of the motor, starter motor between the V and other whackyness? Christan Hazel from JP mag tried running one in a flatty and gave up, ended up using a "shortstar" (pontiac V6 version) to give him some more room.

$1500 1UZ-FE's in Crown trim (Lexus V8) would have to be more appealing option than trying to deal with the pimp motor. My guess - you'd end up with more $$ in the accessory drive/gearbox/exhaust/cooling the northstar alone than a whole 1UZ conversion.
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You might have a point (as usual :finger: ), never even thought about that when i bought it to build a buggy around. So you're saying i should build a buggy as well then??
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sierrajim wrote: So you're saying i should build a buggy as well then??
What kind of question is that :roll: .. of course you should :D
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Post by bogged »

love_mud wrote:
sierrajim wrote: So you're saying i should build a buggy as well then??
What kind of question is that :roll: .. of course you should :D
based on a H1?
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bogged wrote:
love_mud wrote:
sierrajim wrote: So you're saying i should build a buggy as well then??
What kind of question is that :roll: .. of course you should :D
based on a H1?
I have a set of 60 series diffs, longfield, links, seat, steering and a Cadillac Northstar V8 with Transaxle all sitting here. I just have no time to build it :cry:
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