CaMpylobacter Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 good point.... not too sure what the control arm clearance to the ground would be like with 33s on itshouldnt be too bad though..would think it would only be an inch or so difference between ifs and beam.. the swivel ball set up is quite bulky and add the springs underneath too.. both have pros and cons i guess I went for a pajero in the end over an isuzu due to the lack of good examples of diesel bighorns/mu's for reasonable coin. also the transfer cases on them are slung rather low I reckon. I'd roll a 2.8swb bighorn, though. pretty solid engines the old 4jb1. the 3.1 is a bit choicer but a little more fragile. althoguh i saw a leaflet today for some joker selling engine kits for 4jg2 turbos, including a cylinder head, for a grand. probably shithouse as parts but still, crikey. that said, I'm always on the lookout for a cheap, tidy 3.1 nkr truck that's not on COF spec to whack a turb on and use as a parts fetcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 from what ive been told the 3.1 motors have really shitty sleeves,and no4 sleeve gets too hot and warps,locking the motor up. not too good, probably from over fueling/boosting.. weve had 2 MUs and a old school surf....the MUs actually ruled as far as engines go,keep em serviced.. the surf had wicked blow by, it was a 2lt...went ok to be honest the best 4wd ive had at climbing the same slippery h ill was a J80 econovan...it was awesome, had rally tyres on it, it would go almost anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpr Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 yea. its "ultra high molecular weight polyethylene"i need it in tube/ solid round form. bout 40-50mm dia. donavans have / can get that kind stuff. arnold franks probably do it as well. blackwoods possibly as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 from what ive been told the 3.1 motors have really shitty sleeves,and no4 sleeve gets too hot and warps,locking the motor up.not too good, probably from over fueling/boosting.. only thing i've seen is due to overheating, usually from leaking waterpumps, or a random pre combustion chamber dislodging and mashing a piston. all on non turb. i've not dealt with much turbo stuff. I'm told they're good if well looked after, though. I'd always nail an egt gauge in a turbo diesel now eh. can let you know whats going on hardout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escorto. Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 yea. its "ultra high molecular weight polyethylene"i need it in tube/ solid round form. bout 40-50mm dia. donavans have / can get that kind stuff. arnold franks probably do it as well. blackwoods possibly as well? Chur, got a mate at donovans. will try them tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 a guy i know has a surf with a supra motor in it, hes been after a stockcar for ages.. do you guys reckon a surfra would be sweet??? ive never driven a supra so no idea what they go like, id say it'd be N/A.. oh also for bodylifts make sure you get the strongest mofo bolts you can get...id hate to hit the brakes hard out and have the body come away from the chassis if the bolts shear off... let us know how much that polythene costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akaname Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 id hate to hit the brakes hard out and have the body come away from the chassis if the bolts shear off.. Id pay to see that TBH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escorto. Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 id also pay. if it wasnt my car. ill report back o price tonight. or could purchase some here http://www.trademe.co.nz/Business-farming-industry/Industrial/Manufacturing-metalwork/Other/auction-339276555.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 what engine's the surf running? quite common. the hilux/surf boxes are abelt o be used with m or jz engines. if it's an m then be careful as. jz would be sweet. some people put 1gge in there which i'd rather slam my diddle in the door of the oven than own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 id doubt the body would just fly off,more like youll get a chest full of steering wheel action... but shit yeah id pay to see that for sure.. so jz is good, m is not so good...cheers is 40mm wide enough for the blocks? i wouldve thought around 50mm...hmm might go measure the stock rubbers to see what the dia is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 bout 50mm i would have thought. but yeah same diameter as the rubber washers. m series conversions aren't bad per-say. just make sure it's not horrifically gutless and shit. the 1g conversions must be SLOWER than the y series they likely replace. jz are hard as nails. m series aren't toooo bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 cheers for the info there bro... always go to find these things out before i get something that could be a snail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 yeah lots of stuff out there to choose from so if you're not in a mega hurry you'll find something sweet get a landrover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 thought about a landy ae...harder to get bits for when you break them.. just like driving a tractor.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escorto. Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 yea my mate is going through the same thing. him = wanted to get a rodeo. me = you'll regret it when i out 4wd you in my surf. hes now looking at a hilux. i am a good influence on him i think. also cause a picture says a million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 $16 for 500mm of plastic stuff with lots of letters?? did you get it locally? so you rate the surf well?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpr Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 mates surf (in youtube link page back) has na 2jz. goes pretty sweet. he recons it could go a little more power below 3000rpm and some lower ratio diffs. wouldn't buy it, if it was 1g or M powered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escorto. Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 yep. thats at 25% GC discount tho. donovans whangarei. yes i quite like the surf. but it gets scratched very easy so i cant take it down most of the gnarly tracks. its a 1kz-te. 3L turbs diseasel. have had the back tyres guard rubbing a few times only thing it needs is a front air locker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 is that only susp lifted? are you about to do the body lift? 1k's go good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escorto. Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 yea its got lifted springs in the back and adjustable panhard rod. the fronts just wound up i think. standard adjustable dampers in the front even. and 32 inch bridgestone AT's yea it goes very well. little hungry tho. i think somebody might have had a play with the diesel pump. nah body lift is for my other toy. suzuki sj410/ samurai bitsa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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