M_C Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 hot escort dude i would definitely vote for half a foot of low all around. love the colour envy the motor Yeah, definitely need more lowness. I'm going to check with my cert guy how low he will let me go. Is this a hard and fast rule? Or depend on the car & application? I am planning on getting a motorsport authority card. Currently the big muffler cans are the lowest point. May have to change them to get properly low but will miss the side exit exhaust if I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 What size wheels you going to run? Its difficult to get them low with 15's i found, mex flares dont help with low look either. Should be safe if you get her 100mm of the ground to start with at critical members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Bloody nice escort mate!!!!!!!!!! So, first thing first, if your going for revin, then do you have any proof of old number plates etc? how did it become dereg? Anyway, they usally run the rules as, if you have proof it was previously on the road, then its to how it was from factory in the day Which means, Park lights (I dont think i have ever seen a escort without them) High and low beam Stop lights, Indicators (dont think you need hazards to be honest) if there happens to be reverse lights in your tail lights, then those also need to operate. Thats pretty much it haha Also washers and Horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hey mate how have you run the 5 stud up front? Adapters or redrilled hubs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_C Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hey mate how have you run the 5 stud up front? Adapters or redrilled hubs? Car had them when I bought the Project. Has a Hilux diff so 5 stud there. Then custom ally hubs were made for the front in 5 stud. Reasonably nice jobs on the hubs appart from some bonus tolerance on one that took some head scratching adjustment. All part of the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCADTA Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 good job gettin her rolling mate . you erent tempted to take it for a spin down the road? best way to test those brakes out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_C Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Cheers mate. Very happy that minor details like clutch, brakes, diff and gearbox work! Sorely tempted to a bigger drive rather than 6 point turn to get her the other way round in the garage but our drive has the hell drop off down to main road. Imagining the choice on realizing no stoppers: big tree in drive, or take my chances across a busy main road and meet the fence on the other side… After the saga of my first brake bleed I thought discretion was the better part of valor. Got a contact where I can put her on a rolling road for a box of beer to see how the brakes work which sounds a better idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Notch the sills while your down there for max low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camo_78 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 hey boss,just had a nosey through your thread,how much clearance have you got between the tailpipe and driveshaft???and do they ever contact each other?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_C Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 hey boss,just had a nosey through your thread,how much clearance have you got between the tailpipe and driveshaft???and do they ever contact each other?? About this much gap. Approx 30mm with the car sitting neutral. Pretty sure they don't hit but have only had limited runs in the car so far... Maybe it I get airborne the diff may drop enough? Guess I had better check that. Now where's the nearest jump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_C Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Notch the sills while your down there for max low Not going to get as low as your beaut car without some serious work. Just moved into a new house and didn't realise how much of a hump there was in the drive until she scraped the exhaust cans backing into the garage the first time. I'll have to redo the exhaust completely to get properly low as the headers down too far, and I still need to get into the garage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yeah those muffs arn't really in an optimal clearance location in the middle, you have probably already noticed but just behind the passengers seat before the diff there is a recess for a single muff to sit up under, not sure were you could put the other one however, cutt another one on other side? Then you would have sweet twin pipes out back Would the center of the diff go lower at full twist rather than just drop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Where did you get those plastic clips that are holding the hydro hand brake lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.p.n.s Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 the fuel use to piss out the side of my van aswell mate. i replaced mine with a fuel filler and cap from a boat...same size and doesnt leek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_C Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Where did you get those plastic clips that are holding the hydro hand brake lines? Stirling Brake & Clutch in Onehunga. They sell them each for not a bad price. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_C Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 the fuel use to piss out the side of my van aswell mate.i replaced mine with a fuel filler and cap from a boat...same size and doesnt leek. That is one incredible project you have there! Any chance of some specs and pics of the fuel filler and cap you used? I only saw a brief mention of it in your epic build. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_C Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Pre-gasket saga I took the car for a test drive on some private industrial land resulting in a huge grin as hydrocarbons were turned into noise and some motion. Very happy to find the Haynes bible 144hp and 192 torques of the standard big lazy 3L V6 essex were enjoying release with the warm cam and extractors and their first run in a Long time. She was happy to wheel spin first and second gears from a standing start, although this may also be due to the weight of the essex over the front axles… This lead me to wonder how low the diff ratio was as she ran out of legs quite quickly. From my vast experience on one track day I know the back straight of Hampton can be quite boring with a low ratio diff and four speed box resulting in hitting the rev limit at the end of the sweeper before the straight. I was told it’s a hilux diff but have no idea of type or year. Spinning the wheel and counting I calculated a ratio of 4.55. Releasing my inner geek this calculates to a top speed of 150km at 6,500rpm. Hmmm, need more. Question time: How many rpm would a stock essex engine withstand before I am looking for trouble? 6,500? The only modifications are a warm cam and extractors. Heads still have press in studs for the rockers and points ignition. Are hilux diff heads all interchangeable, or are there versions I need to look for? Are standard hilux LSD diff’s a reasonable option for casual track days and time trial races or more suited to mud plugging? There is a 4.1 LSD on TM $550. 10 bolt 8”?? And open 4.1 on TM for $250. Thoughts and comments appreciated. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 LSD Hilux is good. Might stuggle to find a much taller diff than 4.1 in hilux. Fit bigger wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_C Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Cheers, 4.1, 6,500rpm and celica 5sp box gives 197km. Thats more like it. Even with current 4sp box its 167km. Rims are already 15", but bigger tires is a thought. She already looks like a crop sprayer though. So little money available for so many mods after big tax bill so trying to work out best bang for buck. Any idea on how different hilux diff heads are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaN Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 you can get 3.9, and 3.55:1, the 3.5 comes in the later 2001 onwards diffs, the 3.9 I'm not sure what thats in. There is a heap of 3.7 and 3.9s out there, Cressidas and Supras have them. JZX100s, JZX90s, etc. http://www.toysport.com/technical%20inf ... ations.htm http://rsmotorsport.com.au/files/Identi ... _Hilux.pdf Other cars have a G series (8") crownwheel setup If its a G series diff, you should be fine. Supra (some models) Century (cant seem to confirm ratios) Lexus (not sure which model) cressida (3.9) landcruiser soarer? So instead of freaking out and paying $800 for a late model diff do some research and you'll probably fine the right ratio for you in some other unexpected place as long as it's a G series the rest is fairly basic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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