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by Taz
Mon Jul 18, 2016 12:07 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Another astron build
Replies: 6
Views: 3865

Re: Another astron build

Got a 4g54 injected complete in a TP magna at work if its easier to work with something better than that lol
by Taz
Sun Jul 17, 2016 4:06 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Cost transport - car from VIC to QLD?
Replies: 4
Views: 1723

Re: Cost transport - car from VIC to QLD?

I once bought a car from ACT to QLD door to door for around 800 from memory.
Cheaper alternative is to fly down and drive back but the convenience of having it insured whilst on a truck back for me is better for the few extra hundred. Cant remember which company i went with though unfortunately
by Taz
Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:33 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: Scorpion LSD options
Replies: 16
Views: 8928

Re: Scorpion LSD options

Ended up going hilux diff as plans have changed to big f**k off turbo 2.6 so picked up a complete diff assembly from work for a few hundy, 4.3 LSD and can handle almost anything i throw at it no worries.
by Taz
Sat Jul 09, 2016 8:30 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Radiator for an LC?
Replies: 5
Views: 1818

Re: Radiator for an LC?

i had the stock one go on me a few months back. couldnt find any other rad to fit, most modern cars are too long and tall. i bought a half size style mirage 3 row alloy rad but then decided to go different route with engine and need a full size. Long story short, i coudlnt find anything within a rea...
by Taz
Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: What is it worth?
Replies: 26
Views: 12690

Re: What is it worth?

Can pick up molded carpets for LA/LB/LC off ebay for 88 bucks. Multiple people contest they fit all lancers LA-C and since the LC only came in hatch my guess would be all are the same?
by Taz
Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 4g52 + 4g54 II head
Replies: 5
Views: 4977

Re: 4g52 + 4g54 II head

I have a TP magna 2.6 astron 2 full injection conversion kit at work (brisbane) if you are interested
by Taz
Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 4G54 Turbo Build (i hope)
Replies: 18
Views: 4471

Re: 4G54 Turbo Build (i hope)

Looking good. Almost went down this path but decided on 2.6 EFI turbo. As a result i have a narrow and a wideblock 5 speeds for sale as well as a complete 4g52 from a GH sigma for sale too if you need anything.
by Taz
Sat Jun 18, 2016 8:18 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: Heya, New Celeste.
Replies: 3
Views: 1695

Re: Heya, New Celeste.

Welcome mate, nice LC you have there.

Anything you need help with if we can im sure we will be glad to.
by Taz
Tue Jun 14, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Possible 83 sigma part out - Brisbane
Replies: 0
Views: 4620

Possible 83 sigma part out - Brisbane

Hi folks. Boss has just spotted an 83 GL sigma through the auctions he buys from that is coming up for auction tomorrow and i want him to get it for work obviously, but he would need a little more interest for motivation to buy to cover his ass etc. Question is - how many of you would be interested ...
by Taz
Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:30 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: Rotary conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 2864

Re: Rotary conversion

Best bet is a 3rd party site like imgur/photobucket etc and embed into the thread.
by Taz
Wed Jun 08, 2016 10:36 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

And im a d**khead for not noticing earlier GQ patrol discs....as in 6 stud....as in im doing 5 stud. So much for that, they dont do a 5 stud. Id just re drill the rotors, but now a friend has piped up and said he can lend me the brackets for a hilux disc conversion to BA rotors/R31 calipers to get t...
by Taz
Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:57 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

Well.....it seems i should of done some real homework before coming up with all these silly ideas! Ive gotten onto a mob called designfab from a friends recommendation and sent them away an email since the last post. Well they have already gotten back to me and they make a bolt on backing plate/brac...
by Taz
Wed Jun 08, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

Got some work today figuring the rear diff conundrum out. I was hoping that a BF falcon solid rear disc assembly can be made to fit over a hilux diff, but the internal drum handbrake fouls on the hilux axle by 1mm or so. This puts me back to making a backing plate and getting a caliper to suit a rot...
by Taz
Tue Jun 07, 2016 9:32 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

Picked up the correct sump gasket of llgc tonight - legend. Hopefully get that on this weekend and finish putting the seal kit through it. Have pretty much decided a hilux rear end with BA falcon solid diff brake setup is the way to go. 298mm rear rotor that will JUST sit inside a 15 inch wheel whic...
by Taz
Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:32 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

Hey dude.
Yep thats the one, 225ml exactly. Apparently magna wideblocks have a slightly smaller sump than the RWD equivelants.
Ill PM you.
by Taz
Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

So pretty sure i have a 1988 TN magna block. Engine number gives me TN, and looking at sump gaskets it seems that magna is the gasket that looks like mine, not the triton/sigma etc, coupled with the fact when stealth was around last mentioned that somethign he spotted looked like something out of a ...
by Taz
Sun Jun 05, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

I'll make that the next on the list to buy then. Just went into repco. So payen and another company list my gasket, which is the one I currently have that's wrong. Permaseal list the same gasket as a crossover number but the one I need. So there's 2 different gaskets for the same car apparently. Min...
by Taz
Sat Jun 04, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

Rocker and sump gaskets are different. Rocker obviously as I have an efi head from a magna but I'm surprised the sump gasket is different. Slightly bigger. Same bolt pattern just goes out one more bolt to the side so the gasket sits on the outside flat edge instead of on. All others are fitting so f...
by Taz
Sat Jun 04, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

Also just noticed that the rocker cover fouls on the head studs, so will need to be modified to suit. Luckily it looks like the rear left baffle plate (i think) is fouling, simply cutting it out or drilling a hole large enough for the stud top to fit through should fix it - only just fouls about a c...
by Taz
Sat Jun 04, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

Also noticed i have an M5 head
by Taz
Sat Jun 04, 2016 12:52 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

Well s**t ay. Wonder why they are telling me i need samples as they dont have anything - you would think they know i can throw a sigma kit straight on.. Any specific model of sigma i need to ask for when i contact them again? Probably something late like a GK? Also got the head on properly today, al...
by Taz
Sat Jun 04, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

I did contact them at one point about a kit but they dont have something off the shelf and i would need to send front hub/strut/LCA etc and even recommended sending a wheel. being we are up here and theyre not 2min down the road it just seemed like too big a hassle at the time. Might have no other e...
by Taz
Fri Jun 03, 2016 9:39 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

After conferring with my 'council' overseeing the build decisions ive opted to go for a hilux rear diff, and disc convert it. This way i can pick any disc/caliper (5x114 though) from work and make it fit. I found a 330ml rotor/caliper off a territory rear end but im thinking its too big, and they ru...
by Taz
Tue May 24, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

Gasket kit arrived today. If i can be arsed during the week ill put a kit through the engine otherwise if i get time during the weekend is more likely. least then the studs and head will be done and dusted and i can prep the interior next.
by Taz
Tue May 24, 2016 6:26 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 4G54 Head Gasket for turbo
Replies: 12
Views: 5356

Re: 4G54 Head Gasket for turbo

Sweet. I picked up a cheap complete gasket kit with a graphite head gasket for now so if/when i blow that i know im good with the copper. (although by then its probably time to o-ring the bugger)
by Taz
Sat May 21, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

I like the idea of the cooler in the manifold. That would be sick. Im glad there is more room than you thought, more space for activities!
by Taz
Fri May 20, 2016 7:08 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

Redline all the gears! Going to be very interesting how long the stock motor holds up to the abuse ill give it though. I want to run 18, but realistically ill probably drop it back to 15 in a vein attempt to get some sort of "reliability" out of it...or rather more than 1 skid before it th...
by Taz
Fri May 20, 2016 5:49 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

Couldnt help myself. Bought some ARP head studs through work today. When the gasket kit arrives next week ill be able to finally marry the head and block in holy matrimony.
by Taz
Wed May 18, 2016 9:01 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

Not really. Intake almost rubs the strut tower and theres maybe 1cm between master and turbo/head and turbo either side so some bloody fancy pipework will need to be done for it, but im sure Stealth is more than qualified to do the job.
by Taz
Wed May 18, 2016 6:39 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Maverick
Replies: 112
Views: 112404

Re: Maverick

Finally got my ass into gear and mounted the 4g54 in. Found out that the 4g54 sigma mounts are far too low and give virtually no clearance for sump so luckily i had some 4g52 sigma mounts that brought it up for enough clearance everywhere. Hopefully get a cold side test fit on saturday and speak fur...