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by ridwaan.bardien
Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Engine differences 2.7 pre-facelift & Facelift models
Replies: 27
Views: 33591

Re: Engine differences 2.7 pre-facelift & Facelift models

HI Guys I'm sorry for picking up on a topic thats been arround since long, but I am so desperate to improve my bakkies performance on the incline. 3RZ (Willem Grimsell) you mentioned contemplating fitting an 8 port head to your 2004 model, have you done it yet? Can you please share your experience? ...
by ridwaan.bardien
Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:41 pm
Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
Topic: Legend 35 D/cab 2004 - Sluggish on hills
Replies: 18
Views: 3552

Re: Legend 35 D/cab 2004 - Sluggish on hills

I must say on the straight road she's fabulous - just the hills that get her down.
by ridwaan.bardien
Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
Topic: Legend 35 D/cab 2004 - Sluggish on hills
Replies: 18
Views: 3552

Re: Legend 35 D/cab 2004 - Sluggish on hills

Thanks guys. Im noting down all the tips.

W.r.t keeping the revs on 3000 / 4000 up hill, i get to a stage where my foot is allmost flat on the accelerator and it just dont repsond unless i gear down seriously.
by ridwaan.bardien
Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:58 pm
Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
Topic: Legend 35 D/cab 2004 - Sluggish on hills
Replies: 18
Views: 3552

Re: Legend 35 D/cab 2004 - Sluggish on hills

Hi Guys Thanks for the tips. Its a 2.7i. Tyres 245/75/15 - Firestone destination A/T. Bakkie also has a canopy. I fitted a Powerflow exhaust - front to back excluding the manifold - must add a big difference on the straight only. Have your guys read Willem Grimsell article about the difference betwe...
by ridwaan.bardien
Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:25 pm
Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
Topic: Legend 35 D/cab 2004 - Sluggish on hills
Replies: 18
Views: 3552

Legend 35 D/cab 2004 - Sluggish on hills

Hi All

My vehicle (Legend 35 d/cab 4X4 2004) is extremely sluggish on the incline. I am experiencing this since I bought it +/- 2years ago.

Also very "lui" in sand.

Any advise please?

Ridwaan

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