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- Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:21 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Have you seen a white v8 SFA hilux in durban / toti
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3605
Re: Have you seen a white v8 SFA hilux in durban / toti
it is now black and in pieces.will post pics when finished.You didnt buy your lux from a guy called simon bruton did you?
- Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:54 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Have you seen a white v8 SFA hilux in durban / toti
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3605
Re: Have you seen a white v8 SFA hilux in durban / toti
That Hilux ,Does it tow a boat? Does it have an ARB Bullbar with a bonnet scoop and running boards?If so than youv'e seen none other than Ballitos coolest hilux(soon to be dethroned by mine of course)i'll try get some pics,The guys running a Ford 351 with Turbo450 i think.
- Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:28 am
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Adaptor Plate
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2205
Re: Adaptor Plate
no,,pink actually.
- Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:47 pm
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Adaptor Plate
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2205
Re: Adaptor Plate
Gerrie by bru guess what colour im painting thor?
- Sat Aug 06, 2011 2:11 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Interesting read
- Replies: 2
- Views: 777
Re: Interesting read
Theres a hell of alot of evil in this world man!
- Sat Aug 06, 2011 10:31 am
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Adaptor Plate
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2205
Re: Adaptor Plate
I spoke to them, said they would build me up a dyna bellhousing,flywheel,clutch kit and adaptor to my old hilux box.The guy also said the old box is plenty strong if you dont push it.He quoted me R9000 for all.Also apparently tou cant use the GM powerglide box with it being 2 speed and the 2 gear be...
- Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:09 pm
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Adaptor Plate
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2205
Adaptor Plate
Who does adapters?Im looking for someone to machine an adapter for my hilux 4x4 lowrange box to my powerglide
box,both male splines different amount of splines though? :problem:
box,both male splines different amount of splines though? :problem:
- Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:32 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: SFA Built-up.....and a few mods
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3936
Re: SFA Built-up.....and a few mods
wish i had two hilux's just lying around!!
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:25 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
Re: Hilux mod
Luke as far as I know it is a custom built adapter...
No one makes an adaptor like that do they?Hows your v8 conversion going?
Luke as far as I know it is a custom built adapter...
No one makes an adaptor like that do they?Hows your v8 conversion going?
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:47 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
I have a 305 chevrolet with a turbo 350 box,the engine mounts are no problem ,does anyone know if they make an adaptor from the autobox to low ratio 4x4 box
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- Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:43 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
Hi guys tommorow i buy my v8!! a 305 chevrolet with a turbo 350 box,does anyone know if they make an adaptor from the autobox to low ratio 4x4 box ? ive sorted all my rusted holes out by putting NS1 Rust Buster followed by two coats of red oxide,then i rivit an aliminium plate on either side and fib...
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:12 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2year project
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2290
Re: 2year project
Dusty,,,pics my bru! when its done.Might go that way too.
- Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:49 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Does anyone know when the next 4x4 compo will be in KZN
- Replies: 4
- Views: 897
Re: Does anyone know when the next 4x4 compo will be in KZN
Anyone actually they usually have them in the petermaritzburg area,sometimes in Ballito too,last year we went to the landrover vs toyota compo.
- Tue May 31, 2011 2:54 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Does anyone know when the next 4x4 compo will be in KZN
- Replies: 4
- Views: 897
Re: Does anyone know when the next 4x4 compo will be in KZN
Just for the record your shortened front bumper idea on boggom inspired me to do the same on Thor thanks,thought i might let you know.
- Tue May 31, 2011 2:32 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Does anyone know when the next 4x4 compo will be in KZN
- Replies: 4
- Views: 897
Does anyone know when the next 4x4 compo will be in KZN
just wondering.
- Fri May 27, 2011 12:48 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Anyone From Honeydew area coming down to Durban?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 828
Anyone From Honeydew area coming down to Durban?
If anyone will be traveling from the honeydew area to Durban or Ballito could they let me know?I need a set of springs transported down,and there will be recompense of course
- Thu May 26, 2011 3:23 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: A HILUX IS REBORN..... the itch!!!!!!!
- Replies: 133
- Views: 33592
Re: A HILUX IS REBORN
Good luck buddy!!i know how you feel
- Thu May 26, 2011 11:36 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Ruberizing - DIY
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7113
Re: Ruberizing - DIY
Durabak its the closest your going to get without having to pay R5000 for a proffesional job otherwise hammerite,stuff works like a charm,Also remember its how much effort you put into prep before painting,that determines how long the product lasts.
- Wed May 25, 2011 9:22 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
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- Tue May 24, 2011 9:12 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
Some pics of the conversion so far.
- Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:53 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 2JZGE
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2117
Re: 2JZGE
And are you running a standard ECU?
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 3:55 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 2JZGE
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2117
Re: 2JZGE
Is that where you got your engine from?
- Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:33 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 2JZGE
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2117
2JZGE
Anyone seen these motors lately at the importers? Toyota supra 2JZGE,Its for a friend. 2JZ-GE The 2JZ-GE is a common version. Output is 220 hp JIS (158 to 169 kW) at 5800 to 6000 rpm and 209 to 220 ft.lbf (283 to 298 Nm) of torque at 3800 to 4800 rpm. It uses Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection, ha...
- Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:29 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: How do you get more articulaion?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2185
Re: How do you get more articulaion?
or you could fit coil overs?
- Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:55 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
will do, you recon pool acid will work?
- Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:02 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
The engines been sitting for a couple of years as you can see,ill try get the piston spacing measurements later today.
- Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:59 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
finally managed to upload a few pics!!
- Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:30 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
I believe the 282 was only a straight six
- Wed Mar 02, 2011 7:59 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
Ah would be awsome man thanks
- Wed Mar 02, 2011 2:35 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
Sorry i cant seem to be able to upload pics for some reason.Can someone perhaps help me?
- Wed Mar 02, 2011 2:26 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
i picked up this v8 which was supposed to be a 318 chrysler v8 it doesnt make sense though because i took the bore at 90mm and stroke at 95mm which i think gives a total of 4.8 Litres the 318 was a 5.2 litre though!can any of you fundies help an old dog out here?has anyone ever seen an engine like t...
- Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:50 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
Dont worry i've got cressida seats
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:22 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
Well heres an update of what im up to,in the past few weeks iv'e picked up a v8 engine and began stripping it,its a 1957 318 5.2 with hemi heads,i picked it up for a song too,although it will need some work.Alot of work actually ia 150% rebuild to be perfectly honest,but i hear these engines are ver...
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:03 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: ARB TYPE BUMPER DESIGN
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8548
Re: ARB TYPE BUMPER DESIGN
Bro get your front suspension raised first!!unless you've done it already.But when i saw you down at the landy vs hilux compo your front suspension looked unable to carry the winch and bullbar OEM setup.Just my 2cw Got full OEM suspention in the workshop hilux is going to be totally redone might st...
- Thu Feb 17, 2011 1:38 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: ARB TYPE BUMPER DESIGN
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8548
Re: ARB TYPE BUMPER DESIGN
Bro get your front suspension raised first!!unless you've done it already.But when i saw you down at the landy vs hilux compo your front suspension looked unable to carry the winch and bullbar OEM setup.Just my 2cw
- Fri Feb 11, 2011 12:39 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod coil suspension
http://www.ehow.com/how_4739671_build-jeep-suspension.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; a bit of interesting info.Flip those yanks can build stuff! http://s10racer.com/board/showthread.php?t=541" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; in paticular look at...
- Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:27 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Re: Hilux mod
If i do decide to keep her the 7m will be the first thing to go,iv'e dream t about a v8 few a good many years and a few guys i know down here are running 5.0l hemis and ford 352s.Simple and cheap especially the 350 chev motors cheaper than the 7mge to rebuild actually.But first before any rebuild ha...
- Fri Feb 11, 2011 7:11 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Hilux mod
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4285
Hilux mod
Hi guys im in the process of deciding whether i should sell my van or keep it,as im sure alot of you know ive had quiet a few problems with my 7mge conversion and so im considering doing a complete over haul on her inclding changing the suspension to coils.What do you guys think is the best system t...
- Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:40 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 5VZ-FE (Prado V6) Engine Conversion for SFA!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 9043
Re: 5VZ-FE (Prado V6) Engine Conversion for SFA!
So you finally cracked ey!:)bulldog will now go as well as she looks!
- Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:41 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Bad Conversions!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1796
Re: Bad Conversions!!
Now that would be flippin awsome to see:)All the times stuck by the side of the freeway,the thousands spent on parts and the moments were it all works so beautifully!!
- Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:39 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: KZTE overheating
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1674
Re: KZTE overheating
Ya there has to be a prob with your cooling system.Does your radiator have antifreeze?if not your pipes will rust inside causing a blockage?Do you perhaps have something in the way winch,bullbar ETC,blocking cooling air from flowing over the radiator?Check your thermostat too,often they get rusty an...
- Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:32 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Bad Conversions!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1796
Re: Bad Conversions!!
If the engines set up to run the way it should than you should relatively speaking have very few problems.
- Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:29 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Rear dics brake modification of a SFA
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4222
Re: Rear dics brake modification of a SFA
Yes please show us how?Did you keep your original master cylinder?Did you use the disks meant for the front?
- Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:39 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: new tires
- Replies: 4
- Views: 575
Re: new tires
im looking for the best quality reagardless of road, all terrain or mud no retreads!!any ideas?
- Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:25 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Vote for it: Import SFA vs Local SFA
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4392
Re: Vote for it: Import SFA vs Local SFA
i like hilux
- Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:42 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: new tires
- Replies: 4
- Views: 575
new tires
Im looking for a good set of 32 inch tires for Thor im looking at spending R1000 a tire or less what could you guys recommend?
- Sat Oct 09, 2010 7:03 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 2 Horrible Things we must never look at!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1428
Re: 2 Horrible Things we must never look at!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOMS wrote:You are 100% correct!
Never........look! You will regret it.... I did...........
- Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 2 Horrible Things we must never look at!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1428
2 Horrible Things we must never look at!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The sun! and..............................................................................................
Landrovers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Landrovers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:05 am
- Forum: Out in Nature
- Topic: Open Season for Poachers
- Replies: 186
- Views: 94256
Re: Open Season for Poachers
Why not go to the source though! Create rhino poaching awareness in Asia , give the facts, big posters of dead animals maybe.Show them that rhino horn doesn't really work , 9 times out of ten these substances don't work,just like the muti trade here in sa,but if you can snub it at the demand level t...
- Tue Sep 14, 2010 4:56 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Where could i get new springs?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1442
Re: Where could i get new springs?
if the axle is out of allignment 10mm surely it would mess with the alligning that quickfit and all these okes do?
- Tue Sep 14, 2010 1:05 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Where could i get new springs?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1442
Re: Where could i get new springs?
Oh ya would wanna definitly straighten spring perches and move front axle foward,any notes on that?
- Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:34 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Where could i get new springs?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1442
Where could i get new springs?
My springs are sagging quite badly now after 19 years of use im thinking of replacing them or modifying them to give me a little more lift than standard and preferably give a softer ride.Do you guys have any tips?could i get someone to make me a set as my budget is as slim as Angelina Jolie at the m...
- Fri Aug 20, 2010 1:25 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Please advise
- Replies: 7
- Views: 779
Re: Please advise
Shor mr b will have a look!
- Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:59 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Please advise
- Replies: 7
- Views: 779
Re: Please advise
Dictator ECU
- Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:04 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Please advise
- Replies: 7
- Views: 779
Re: Please advise
Mmm i thought so! :dance: but seriously this is quite irritating! so anyone who could help is most welcome
- Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:16 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Please advise
- Replies: 7
- Views: 779
Please advise
When cold the power really comes on late and theres alot of spluttering,surely it shouldnt be so bad that your passangers comment on it?and even when warm theres like a dely of 1 second before the power comes on,not after spluttering! could has anyone had this prob?
- Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:19 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Best laugh I had in a long time...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1220
Re: Best laugh I had in a long time...
Love the guy falling off the bank
- Tue Aug 17, 2010 11:24 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 7mge starting issues
- Replies: 2
- Views: 981
7mge starting issues
Can anyone help me here? ive just taken the engine apart and put a new steel headgasket and timing belt, the time came to turn key and it just spins,it doesnt sound like it should,like NAH NAH NAH so i dont know if the timings out or something , ive got a dictator box connected and i know fuel is be...
- Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:10 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Timing belt replacement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 836
- Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:14 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Timing belt replacement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 836
Timing belt replacement
So guys i decided to replace the head gasket . Flip what a mission to do alone! anyway i decided to change the timing belt cos i have one anyway could someone help me? how do i remove that metal cover at the bottom to slip the belt off?Remove the crankshaft?!!!!! :acute: it seems something was a mis...