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by speedster694
Wed May 20, 2015 4:06 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: Hello, back after a few years
Replies: 1
Views: 878

Hello, back after a few years

Hi,
Just saying hello after a few years. Think i was 16 when i joined, 24 now. Good to be back
by speedster694
Tue May 04, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like
Replies: 39
Views: 7247

Re: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like

Wicked, glad to see people interested in the swap. hope to see some of your pics up here soon. quick update. got mates big fcuk off torque wrench to crack crank bolt so i can change water pump and bearings(70kg and a 22mm spanner with a screwdriver on fly wheel don't cut it lol), found that dizzy ro...
by speedster694
Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like
Replies: 39
Views: 7247

Re: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like

Hey again, Project has come to a bit of a standstill as i recently got d.i.c'd. i have pulled engine out to do water pump, tensioner pulley ,idler pulley and cam belt. any one got ideas for a diff that will handle it and not be a mongrel to fit?? oh and i had to drop the strut out and the two steel ...
by speedster694
Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like
Replies: 39
Views: 7247

Re: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like

i been told the w55 are pretty solid, but i guess ill soon find out lol.
by speedster694
Sat Mar 13, 2010 6:13 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like
Replies: 39
Views: 7247

Re: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like

If you live in NZ by any chance and need a hand id be happy to help.
by speedster694
Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like
Replies: 39
Views: 7247

Re: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like

haha mint, what kind of galant u getting?
by speedster694
Mon Mar 08, 2010 5:22 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like
Replies: 39
Views: 7247

Re: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like

Thats scary how everything seems to be lining up... Just one thing though... have you changed/altered the engine cross member?? -Its a lot different to the one in my GH :think: Your engine mounts seems to sit near on horizontal, where mine are pointing in and would be near on a 35 degree angle ? Lo...
by speedster694
Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:57 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like
Replies: 39
Views: 7247

Re: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like

Thanks Guys for the feedback. Yes it is a Toyota/Lexus v8 4.0L 1UZ-FE. As 75wagon Said this was New Zealand assembled and is badged as a Galant E. To fit it was rather easy, had to take brake booster off to fit and that's about it. I have some pictures of the mounts and stuff. As for the headers, i ...
by speedster694
Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like
Replies: 39
Views: 7247

Hey, V8 Lexus Galant Build, Hope You Like

Hey, been away in a cave for a while and i am part way through my Galant - Lexus V8 swap. Its a 1979 galant E, been thinking for a while what to put into it and i just couldn't make my mind up, so i decided to go a bit crazy and put a v8 in it. I looked at numerous v8s, 350's ,308's, 254's but none ...
by speedster694
Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:33 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: Greetings from Belgium
Replies: 2
Views: 362

Re: Greetings from Belgium

welcome From New Zealand
by speedster694
Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Magna 2.6 Help
Replies: 7
Views: 430

Re: Magna 2.6 Help

4G93 - 1.8L, 1834cc. Available as a non-turbo SOCH and DOHC. DOHC turbo version was available in '92+ Lancer GSR.

Turbo Libero, step down from an evo and not as pricey
by speedster694
Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:59 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Magna 2.6 Help
Replies: 7
Views: 430

Re: Magna 2.6 Help

is a 4g93T worth looking at for conversion?
by speedster694
Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Magna 2.6 Help
Replies: 7
Views: 430

Magna 2.6 Help

Looking to to re power my galant. found this on trade me
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 260795.htm

Want to know if its the same 2.6 that everyone is going on about, and being FWD is it as easy as rotating the motor and changing the mounts?
by speedster694
Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:54 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: Hi everybody, I am from the United States
Replies: 4
Views: 491

Re: Hi everybody, I am from the United States

Welcome, what part are you from?
by speedster694
Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: Technical Tips an Tricks'
Topic: Bolt in RWD Engine Upgrades
Replies: 50
Views: 55762

Re: Bolt in RWD Engine Upgrades

Are the 4g54t a standard engine? what do they come out of. are they in l200 utes?
by speedster694
Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: Random Galant Pictures (ADD HERE)
Replies: 391
Views: 182460

Re: Random Galant Pictures (ADD HERE)

Auckland New Zealand
by speedster694
Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: Random Galant Pictures (ADD HERE)
Replies: 391
Views: 182460

Re: Random Galant Pictures (ADD HERE)

Hey guys just some picts of my 1979 galant

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Hope to get some more for you
by speedster694
Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:43 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: Hello
Replies: 2
Views: 396

Hello

Hello Name is Richie and im 19 from New Zealand, Country just up from Antarctica for those that don know. Have been surfing your forum for a while now and thought i might as well join. Hopefully i can get some help for my project. 1979 galant, ill post a picture for you now. http://img7.imageshack.u...