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1UZ into LH/LX

Started by _Sprog_ , Aug 03 2008 04:24 PM

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#151 _Sprog_

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Posted 26 May 2010 - 04:15 PM

Started building drop tank.
2mm aricraft aluminium

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#152 Heath

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Posted 26 May 2010 - 05:51 PM

Cool as, but isn't aircraft grade ally a bit over the top? lol

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#153 _Sprog_

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Posted 26 May 2010 - 07:10 PM

yeah, but there was some hanging around at work.
doesn't bend, just snaps.

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#154 Peter UC

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Posted 28 May 2010 - 12:54 PM

I'm thinking on the safety side of things, the aluminum does not sound like it has much impact resistance in a crash, just something to think about.
Awesome fabrication in this build :spoton:

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#155 Bart

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Posted 30 May 2010 - 10:11 PM

ok, engine is back in.
started putting the torry electrics back in and working out how to connect it to the 1uz.
Have rebuilt the steering column, and added commo indicator / wiper stalk.

Just a couple of questions for you all,

Does any one know of a brake booster that will work in a torana with an overall diameter of less than 9 inches? would the gemini 7" work?

Where can i get a set of Gbox x-member mounting rubbers?

Thanks for all you help and comments.

http://www.hydroboost.com.au/index.htm

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#156 _Sprog_

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Posted 12 June 2010 - 05:10 PM

Well, busy weekend,

Got the chassis kit (CRS) mostly on, The pack was missing some nuts, have to go and raid the bolt store at work.
Bought the 7" booster, fits well, just have to machine up a pushrod to go into the master cyl, might do that tomorrow.
Started wiring up the ECU. soooo many wires!

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#157 _1uzbt1_

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Posted 13 June 2010 - 12:24 PM

good luck on that one.

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#158 _mick74lh_

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Posted 13 June 2010 - 04:20 PM

That looks awesome in there. But I'll bet those wires are a bit of a headf%#k though. Good luck it'll be worth it when its all going.

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#159 dattoman

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Posted 13 June 2010 - 04:33 PM

If you use a Ford master cylinder P6258A the pipe outlets are on the other side giving you more clearance to the engine side
And the pushrod length is almost spot on... some small adjustments to the rod can be done with a spanner
Oh... you need to do a small mod to the master cylinder housing but you'll know exactly what I mean when you put them together

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#160 _Sprog_

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Posted 25 November 2010 - 05:08 PM

been a while since last update.
i've been building a new shed.
bought a mechanics 2 post hoist off ebay.
made up an air box for the filter.
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started making an aluminium washer bottle.
put the diff back in.
started running fuel lines ect. using the original fuel line as a return line.
Hopefully get the shed wired and hoist installed this weekend.

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#161 _studricho_

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Posted 03 December 2010 - 10:03 PM

I was wondering what has been happening. Now get cracking!

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#162 Bart

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Posted 04 December 2010 - 05:04 PM

Yeah get cracking :buttrock:

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#163 _Sprog_

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Posted 06 December 2010 - 04:38 PM

hoist is in and working!
Have to have a torana pushing party soon.
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#164 Stinga

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Posted 06 December 2010 - 05:11 PM

nice shed!! bloody handy having a hoist in there too!

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#165 _Sprog_

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Posted 06 December 2010 - 05:52 PM

$1000 ebay special
No more jacks for me : )

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#166 _Sprog_

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Posted 08 December 2010 - 05:11 PM

Torana on hoist

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#167 Bart

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Posted 11 December 2010 - 04:36 PM

Nice Hoist and garage
1000 bucks is not bad, what make is it?

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#168 _TorYoda_

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Posted 12 December 2010 - 10:11 PM

Nice work so far with the engine swap Sprog. It looks like you are following a similar path to the LJ conversion I did in 2004. Your sump is similar to mine also, made in aluminium except I did not use the original tin pan on mine. I skipped the whole injection/computer thing and converted the intake to a tunnel ram with a pair of holleys. For ignition I used a modified flat head ford Dizzy run directly off the front of the passenger exh cam with a chrysler electronic ignition unit and it runs like a swiss watch. The conversion itself from install to startup took me just a few weeks fabricating everything myself (pretty experienced at this sort of work) and then I spent the next 5 years doing a ground up resto that I never intended to happen. Posted Image

Here is shot of the car just after the engine install.... and a later one after it was registered. Good effort on your pipes too. I built tuned length stepped 4-1 pipes for mine complete with merge collectors and a 3 inch X pipe and finished off with a twin 2.5 inch system with 5" Supertrapp mufflers it sounds fantastic! All I need to do now is detail the engine when I'm finally satisfied with the tune.

What size tubing did you choose for the pipes? Here's a link to a poor quality vid a mate took on his mobile phone the day we first fired it up.

http://www.youtube.c...u/0/gnPeEVsBK9w

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#169 _Sprog_

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Posted 17 December 2010 - 09:22 AM

Yeah i know the story : )
this started off as a quick engine swap about 5 years ago.
Im up to version 3 headers. going to use 1.5 in steam pipe, it actualy has an id of 40mm. might be a wee bit big, but i'll just have to add a supercharger

do you have any pics of drivers side headers? getting around the steering column is the tricky bit. i have a few ideas but id like to see what you've done.

How did you get it registered with carbs? all the regs ive seen require using the standard emmission control gear, i would have thought the computer would come under that.
are the regs different up there in QLD?

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#170 _Sprog_

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Posted 16 January 2011 - 06:44 PM

More pics.
Engine in for final time.
just cleaning up radiator and working out heater hoses.
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#171 _Sprog_

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Posted 01 February 2011 - 04:58 PM

It's Alive!
Got the engine running in the car on the weekend.

Anyone know of a good place to get tailshafts made in syd?

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#172 DanWA

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Posted 01 February 2011 - 07:37 PM

congrats mate... been following this project closely!

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#173 Peter UC

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Posted 01 February 2011 - 09:31 PM

ETA to skids?

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#174 _Sprog_

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Posted 03 February 2011 - 06:20 PM

Going on a shopping spree tomorrow.
Tailshaft, wheels, cats, brakes, electrical bits, fuel lines, etc
hoping i might be able to go for a burn round the paddock sunday arvo