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- Thu Nov 04, 2010 6:40 am
- Forum: Lancer's Lair
- Topic: 74 LA Lancer bolt in engine/radiator options
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6050
Re: 74 LA Lancer bolt in engine/radiator options
Different states have different rules. I snuck the N/A 2.6 in with no suspension or brake upgrades in QLD. The handling was not significantly affected (though I did move the motor back 40mm on custom engine mounts eventually).
- Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:50 am
- Forum: Lancer's Lair
- Topic: 74 LA Lancer bolt in engine/radiator options
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6050
Re: 74 LA Lancer bolt in engine/radiator options
I've had my LA 4 door for 12+years now. I bought it with the intention to jam a 2.6 in it straight away so only ever drove the 4G3x once and was less than impressed. The narrow block 2.6 bolts in 100% except for the exhaust. I had some genie (?) extractors that fit, but I think normally only custom ...
- Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:41 am
- Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
- Topic: Mr Bishis big brake upgrade in a Galant.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11808
Re: Mr Bishis big brake upgrade in a Galant.
The spacer is only there to clear the 15" wheels. Ditch them if you have bigger wheels or even better try and find a rotor that has the extra offset. They work pretty well I've found, but I've not been taking the car to the track. It's not the greatest solution, but should be cheaper than the h...
- Mon Aug 30, 2010 6:38 am
- Forum: Lancer's Lair
- Topic: auto , willit fit ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 530
Re: auto , willit fit ?
auto shells have a bigger (wider) trans tunnel. You will likely need to do some BFH work to get any auto into a manual shell.
- Thu Aug 26, 2010 6:42 am
- Forum: Lancer's Lair
- Topic: lb 2.6 swap questions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3284
Re: lb 2.6 swap questions
I notice on the site he has an oil pump for turbo application only....whats the difference between this and a normal one??? The turbo blocks run a different pick up tube that attaches straight to the pump, while the non-turbo setup bolts to the block. Not an upgrade for flow (AFAIK)so not worth the...
- Fri Aug 13, 2010 7:40 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: 2.6 head clarification
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1041
Re: 2.6 head clarification
Get an M9 to be sure.
I thought I had seen an M8 kidney, but it was a fair while ago and could be (or probably am) mistaken.
I thought I had seen an M8 kidney, but it was a fair while ago and could be (or probably am) mistaken.
- Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:22 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: 2.6 head clarification
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1041
Re: 2.6 head clarification
The M8 & M9 castings have a kidney shaped combution chamber opposed to hemispherical on all other Astron heads. This increases the compression ratio but when used 'as-cast' the ridges are likely to cause hot spots and promote detonation on a high HP engine. These ridges can be smoothed out howev...
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:48 am
- Forum: Members Rides
- Topic: Old School FTO in OZ
- Replies: 51
- Views: 19424
Re: Old School FTO in OZ
WOW. Never knew there was an FTO in Aus. This may be the only one?
You don't want to sell it do you?![happy :)](./images/smilies/msn_happy.gif)
You don't want to sell it do you?
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- Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:58 pm
- Forum: Lancer's Lair
- Topic: Advice wanted
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2796
Re: Advice wanted
I got the pics
It wasn't perfect. A bit of rust and a rear hit so the asking price was a bit high. At the time I was keen, but he claimed it was sold.
The previous time on ebay he 'sold' it to someone overseas. (Nigerians?
) Don't think he was very interested in selling to be honest.
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It wasn't perfect. A bit of rust and a rear hit so the asking price was a bit high. At the time I was keen, but he claimed it was sold.
The previous time on ebay he 'sold' it to someone overseas. (Nigerians?
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- Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:35 am
- Forum: Lancer's Lair
- Topic: Advice wanted
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2796
Re: Advice wanted
The 2 door in Adelaide a white one? Been on eBay a couple of times?
- Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:12 pm
- Forum: Lancer's Lair
- Topic: Advice wanted
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2796
Re: Advice wanted
I thought you bought a mint 2 door Smithy? No pics of it?
IMHO 13x6 should be fine, but you need the right offset. I run a 15x6 and they fit ok.
IMHO 13x6 should be fine, but you need the right offset. I run a 15x6 and they fit ok.
- Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:25 am
- Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
- Topic: 2.6 wide block auto
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1172
Re: 2.6 wide block auto
Import Starion/sapporo auto. 4 speed O/D. Try putting a wanted ad on Austarion.
Is it for big HP & racing or a mild street car?
Is it for big HP & racing or a mild street car?
- Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:13 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: 4G54 Turbo 7000rpm safe?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2510
Re: 4G54 Turbo 7000rpm safe?
I run a GT3540 with a 1.02AR TO4 split housing. Spools good.
The key is a well designed manifold.
The key is a well designed manifold.
- Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:10 am
- Forum: Lancer's Lair
- Topic: A73 info
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4210
Re: A73 info
Chrysler compliance plate? ie Aus delivered? Then def not A73.Smithy wrote: 4g33 engine on the compliance plate.
- Sat Jun 26, 2010 8:06 am
- Forum: Lancer's Lair
- Topic: La diff and front brake questions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1872
Re: La diff and front brake questions
I run NSX rotors with commodore twin pot callipers, commo 1" master on a GH sigma booster and GH solid rear discs on a ford 9" diff in my LA. Works well and fits behind 15" wheels. I made a web-page years ago with all the guff on the front conversion. I think Hoonboy may have it hoste...
- Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:17 am
- Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
- Topic: Great Wall V240 4wd bellhousing info
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5989
Re: head
red Come down my place and inspect my collection of magna heads and starion. My opinion is M6 or M7 is best. Only need to take care of rear coolant port as you know. I'd recommend welding the port on the head (rather than manifold) to allow use of any RWD or FWD manifold. I did this on the M4 I'm ru...
- Mon May 24, 2010 8:05 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: Timing covers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 460
Re: Timing covers
Find a Astron 2 RWD cover. Simple - no welds or anything.
The Astron 1 stuff won't fit.
The Astron 1 stuff won't fit.
- Wed May 19, 2010 7:17 am
- Forum: General/Technical Chat
- Topic: starion
- Replies: 3
- Views: 379
Re: starion
hydraulic clutch
- Thu May 06, 2010 6:41 am
- Forum: Technical Questions
- Topic: MX6 injection manifold on 4g54?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7572
Re: MX6 injection manifold on 4g54?
It doesn't bolt up. The only reason guys in the US bother modding other stuff to fit is because Magna intakes are not freely available there. Australia was the only place that got a factory multi point manifold that BOLTS ON so why not take advantage of that fact? Either gen magna intake can be had ...
- Thu Feb 04, 2010 7:01 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: Starion - MAP sensor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 688
Re: Starion - MAP sensor
You can rebuild them to a point. There is a how-to on austarion.com
- Fri Jan 01, 2010 6:02 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: Rebuilding Starion 4G54T, Trick of the trade to know?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1030
Re: Rebuilding Starion 4G54T, Trick of the trade to know?
Don't bother with austarion for 4G54 info. The number of factory 2.6 powered Starions in Aus can be counted on both hands, and I'm not aware of any that have had the 'treatment'. For the record I own a 2.6t Starion. Try a yank website like http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php?act=idx for inf...
- Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:52 am
- Forum: Sigma's Section
- Topic: FORGED PISTONS FOR 2.6
- Replies: 8
- Views: 959
Re: FORGED PISTONS FOR 2.6
Look at summit racing or JEGS. Don't worry about getting rods as they are the same N/A to turbo (as far as I know??) and would be cheaper to get your rods balanced/shotpeened here. There are also different dish capacities available in the aftermarket pistons so you can get to your desired compressio...
- Thu Nov 26, 2009 6:45 am
- Forum: Lancer's Lair
- Topic: LA/LB panels
- Replies: 2
- Views: 622
Re: LA/LB panels
Excuse my ignorance. Are LB front end panels interchangable with LA's. talking about guards, headlight surrounds, bumper, piece under the bumper, etc. Cheers, Red Most of the stuff will fit, but is not the same. guards - different indicator holes LAs-horizontal rectangle, LB-vertical headlight surr...
- Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:43 am
- Forum: Galant's Garage
- Topic: A51/A52 colt/galants?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1057
Re: A51/A52 colt/galants?
I had an A51 as my first car. The differences between it and a GA were -front quarter windows -switchable park lights -fully imported from Japan -there were a couple of other things that I forget now! Options were a 3speed on the tree, but I've never seen one in the flesh. I've got the original broc...
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:12 am
- Forum: Members Rides
- Topic: The imported jap-spec GJ GSR 1984 (MOVED BACK!)
- Replies: 130
- Views: 39358
Re: The imported jap-spec GJ GSR 1984 (MOVED BACK!)
Lowminion. Can you please post this info on Austarion? There are people there still singing his praises.....
- Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:17 am
- Forum: Members Rides
- Topic: My GN Wagon (GRANDPA)
- Replies: 74
- Views: 13645
Re: My GN Wagon (GRANDPA)
Incar phil's? Who got the suspension & brakes?www.18u wrote: I bought a custom made set of 19 inch ROH rims for a Starion
- Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:13 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: Are Ebay t3 Rebiuld kits any good
- Replies: 9
- Views: 702
Re: Are Ebay t3 Rebiuld kits any good
Proof drugs are bad kids. On a serious note. I've had problems with my rebuild kit. The bearings were indeed far too loose (I'm not sure if I have an undersize shaft or something), but it was chugging clouds of smoke. Pulled down and replaced with the old (but OK) bearings I pulled out and it seems ...
- Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:23 pm
- Forum: Events » Event Photo Album » Cruise Register
- Topic: QLD - Classic Jap car show 18th Oct
- Replies: 3
- Views: 742
Re: QLD - Classic Jap car show 18th Oct
$20 for non-judged.
A small rust spot is nothing. You would have seen some of the ordinary toyo/datto stuff that was there when you came last year.
A small rust spot is nothing. You would have seen some of the ordinary toyo/datto stuff that was there when you came last year.
- Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:33 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: 1600 (4G32) engine.. worth doing?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4289
Re: 1600 (4G32) engine.. worth doing?
Where did you get 45kg from?