phr34kr Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Cheers for that, yea i think 1/4 bumpers with over riders would look quite good on the front and fit in with the shaped area that im assuming is where the number plate will end up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomypg Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 I think for fuel I'm going to get a pump on an old holden to run into the surge tank, and my mechanic has a fuel pump at his for 200 to run to the rails. About the bumpers, the 1/4 thing would look good, will have to check the mounting points and everything once i get back from down south tonight. Could be a possibility. Going to see her on Monday though and discuss her future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUL8R Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 For the surge tank, I'd be using something like a wee facet pump, can be found on subaru leone's like this : http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c ... tation.jpg Quiet as, find them underneath a cover infront of the RR wheel underneath. For your supply pump I'd use a Bosch 044 I think they're called, used in VL commodores, Camira's, Vectra's - Cheapest to be found in a Camira or vectra. High flow and high pressure - very common pump. In Camiras they're just infront of the rear axle under the floor pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomypg Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 So I bought a pump and it was screwed anyways, the guy is giving me a refund. My mechanic got one in and fuel is now flowing to the rail. But now the injectors are not opening up... More wiring yay! At least I found a decent diagram for these ECU's... Getting so rediculously close to starting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I can't help with the diff, but what has been done to the suspension in this beast? It'll need a bit of work to make it handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomypg Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Lowered one leaves with lowering blocks. like 1.5 or 2 inch ones. Will see once it's running nice enough to drive what it handles like. But Mark1 escort fits right in and I see alot of guys on here running Hilux diffs in there escorts, so maybe not a bad idea. The diff looks bloody huge though, but been told it's original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 How about front suspension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomypg Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Front is coils with a strut brace and lowered with stiff springs. Stiff az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.p.n.s Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 you mat as well go hilux mate as escort diff do bolt in but they did not come with lsd and if you have the lsd diff head you looking up to around $1200-$1500 for just the head. so for that you could get a hilux and have it made to fit(i think) dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomypg Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 O well, long term plans. Heading out tomorrow if Dylan is there to work on gaskets and leaks and tidy up the wiring. Yay When I start looking into power upgrades I'll get a Hilux LSD. Really want 200kw outta this (280hp) Once it's totally complete, but that aint for a bit. So not worrying now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 You won't get 200kw from that engine.... and you don't need it either. To get that power you'll need a big turbo and a 3TGTE bottom end (for starters). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomypg Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 I've had a look around and it seems possible with this block. AS I said, that is long term. For now I'd be stoked with hjust driving it around. Long term possibility of putting in something else in is still viable. But not for another year. I realise it'd need a big turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucan Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Always a gamble buying someone elses half finished project, wicked that you got it going so easily!! Hillman diff will last awhile so long as you are nice to it, avoid dumping the clutch and it should see you right until you can fund something larger. This car could look choice with a tidy up. What are your plans? I reckon loose the dumpy muffler and restore the exterior to stock for a nice sleeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testament Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I was going to say wtf should do it easy. but then realised it wasn't an FJ20 and was a 2T. they both have really huge heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomypg Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 Always a gamble buying someone elses half finished project, wicked that you got it going so easily!!Hillman diff will last awhile so long as you are nice to it, avoid dumping the clutch and it should see you right until you can fund something larger. This car could look choice with a tidy up. What are your plans? I reckon loose the dumpy muffler and restore the exterior to stock for a nice sleeper Cheers man, yea so far this project has been full of surprises I wasn't told about... But It's all getting there. I'm looking at putting a nicer muffler on it. But I still want that sound you get with a nice one. Undecided on that so far. Probably be doing interior before that happens though I'm going to paint it Dark Cherry red or similar, keep it nice and clean on the outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikuni Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Overheating? Have you sorted out the issue with that pipe going over the I/C piping yet? Its probably got a massive air lock in it, so if you haven't fixed it, my suggestion is do it before driving it next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomypg Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 Hey, we got an overflow bottle and filled it half way, then started it and it sucked the water in to fill the gap. When we arrived back, there was some leakage from a pipe I didn't stick on properly. But we will put a bolt in that pipe so we can fill it up form there. Just needa find out why it heated up really hot. Might be water pump or thermostat. Taking the thermostat out tomorrow morning. Go from there. Also going to hook up a water temp meter and take it for a drive again and see wat happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaN Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 If the seals on the pump have been dry a long time, it might well be that, but it could also be something simple like vapor lock (air locked in the water system) I cant remember how to deal with vapor lock, but ya know, just google it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I agree with Brad - it will be that top pipe that heads over the intercooler piping. If you make that the filler point your problems will probably be solved. Otherwise it's likely you'll blow a head gasket before getting it on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaN Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 fuck if thats not done, then it would certainly be a cause of problems, . re-do that and disconnect the supercharger until the water issues is solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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