Hilux Rebuild

Post by **LouisZ** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:34 pm

Yes it will reduce performance. But every bend reduce air intake, ie it makes the actual piping longer as it is, this where you loose more power.

Why do you turn the cover with throttle body 180 degrees, then you reduce the length of the piping.

Post by **LouisZ** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:55 pm

Like so.

Striker · Post by **Striker** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 3:35 pm

Louis, I do loose a little bit of power, but I'm willing to compromise that instead of getting dirt/water into the engine.
Also the engine is so much quieter without the cone filter!

Striker · Post by **Striker** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 3:39 pm

Look at this setup

Post by **LouisZ** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:34 pm

Dis mooi so.

Wat ek bedoel is om die boonste gedeelte van die intake wat ook die Throttle body op het los te maak en dan 180 grade te draai. :wink2:

Sodoende is die intake pyp korter en het bykants nie enige 90 grade draaie in nie. Al wat dan gedoen moet word is om die throttle kabel bietjie langer te maak en hier daar klein goed soos die fuel pype wyer uit te bring.

robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:50 am

Does anyone have a lexus autobox to Hilux 4Y 2.2 transfercase adapter lying around gathering dust

? or know of a place that sells them for a reasonable price (Not R4500-00

) That is a bit steep for me at the moment.

robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:57 am

I understand what mean by turning the whole intake around Louis, but will there be space for the Idle Controll valve to be facing to the rear, it is somewhat of a touch and go situation with the intake facing the right way round. What would one do about the breather pipe that is situated at the bottom of the throttle body. Has any one checked the performance impact of different intake systems.

I thought of taking my donaldson filter to a master welder here in town to convert all the pipes to 76mm. Would that have less of an impact on performance with the long piping than having long piping plus smaller diameter donaldson setup?

vanthev8man · Post by **vanthev8man** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:03 am

striker,

that is a very neat set up,but iiwy - change the top rad hose!
i has got to have a longer pipe in a "S" form to allow for movement of the motor.
otherwise it is going to crack the radiator side over time!

Willied · Post by **Willied** » Sun Jun 15, 2014 10:44 am

robvan87 wrote:Does anyone have a lexus autobox to Hilux 4Y 2.2 transfercase adapter lying around gathering dust ? or know of a place that sells them for a reasonable price (Not R4500-00 ) That is a bit steep for me at the moment.

Rob, have a word with Mark Watson.. He might be able to put you in contact with the right people.. oh ate two 762 six five four seven..

Post by **LouisZ** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 12:06 pm

Rob you talking about the adapter plate between the gearbox and bellhousing?

robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 12:10 pm

Hi, no I already have the cast bellhousing for the manual gearbox. I need the adapter between the automatic transmission and the original 4y Transfer case. Converting from manual to auto.

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Post by **LouisZ** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 12:27 pm

Mark Watson can help.

robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:21 am

Thanks guys. Spoke to Mark this morning. Gave the go ahead for all the goodies. He says it will take about 2 weeks for the adapter to be completed. So hopefully the Lux will be roaming the roads again in 3 weeks!

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Willied · Post by **Willied** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:31 pm

Good to know he could help,if I may ask.. what was the price on the adapter?

Muz · Post by **Muz** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:06 pm

hi Robert

Pity you going the auto route, I did get my bellhousing from Fana. His are dead straight and no problems with my setup. Made my own up for the 2.5TDI once upon a time and it used to slip out of 4th due to it not being exactly in line.
Alternatively you could have used a lexus bellhousing with the adaptor plate to the hilux box, with a concentric release bearing setup. clutch is very light on the foot.

What ECU are you using now that you going auto?

regrds
Murray

robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:45 pm

Getting the whole setup from Mark. Spitronic shifter tcu. One of his oil coolers and the adapter. I have to go the auto route cant afford the manuals no more!

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robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:01 am

Hi Muz. Don't know what Marks policies are so I don't know if I am allowed disclosing any prices. I would suggest you contact Mark directly.

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robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:02 am

Sorry Not Muz... Willied!

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Willied · Post by **Willied** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 12:10 pm

robvan87 wrote:Don't know what Marks policies are so I don't know if I am allowed disclosing any prices. I would suggest you contact Mark directly.

No need for me to contact him for the pricing.. If you go there ask him to see my truck..

robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 12:43 pm

O OK great! Going there on Friday hopefully I will be able to have a look at it!

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Willied · Post by **Willied** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:30 pm

robvan87 wrote:O OK great! Going there on Friday hopefully I will be able to have a look at it!

I will only get to see it monday, please let me know what you think of the color choice of the motor.. :D

robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:32 pm

Great will do! Is Mark almost done with it?

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Willied · Post by **Willied** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:22 pm

robvan87 wrote:Great will do! Is Mark almost done with it?

2-3 weeks..

Willied · Post by **Willied** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 4:53 pm

Did you get to pick up your parts Rob?

robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:40 pm

Hey, yes got the gearbox and adapter on Saturday morning. Still waiting for the shifter, tcu and cooler which Mark Wil be sending on Monday hopefully!

Got the box fitted today, my gosh that box and the adapter is a lot heavier than the manual. Almost gave up!

Made up a bracket for the transfer case to fit on the cross member. Will get the propshafts sorted tomorrow. Need about 30mm shortened at the back and lengthened in the front.

Think by Wednesday I will be able to take it for a test drive.

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robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:42 pm

Got the van back from the panel beaters back on Friday as well. They repainted the engine bay and bonnet for me after the fire incident! [LOUDLY CRYING FACE]

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robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:44 pm

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robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:45 pm

1gz-fe twin turbo! That's damn neat!

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robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 6:32 am

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robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 6:35 am

After a extreme amount of time, tears, cursing, suicidal thoughts and effort the rebuild is slowly creeping to an end. A few more little issues to sort out but the biggest hurdles have been overcome.

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Post by **Haboob** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:10 am

Looking very nice Robert, will be really interested to know what kind of consumption figures you will be getting. AM Racing(Dylan) here has a similar conversion and that V8 sounds GREAT... it also has loads of Power.

robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 2:07 pm

I drove from nelspruit to Lydenburg this morning and some some town driving 140km total. Only put in 36 liters this morning and the tank is still half, was empty before I filled it. Quick calculation will put the consumption between 6 and 8. Will fill on Friday as I need to have it dynod in Witbank. Will have an accurate measurement then.

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robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 2:13 pm

Fuel Consumption update: From nelspruit to Jhb I got 4 km to the litre, this was due to the gearbox that was stuffing around, had no second gear at all so you can imagine it was a bit of a nightmare! Thanks to Mark Watson, the problem was solved early Saturday morning at his Workshop in Springs. Thanks Mark!

On the way back I stopped over at CC Dyno for a tune up, Men did some adjustments for me, and what a difference it has made, avg 120 on the highway and she gave 7.5km/l. Wasn't bargaining on much more so I am happy with that figure.

Just to put out there guys, Mark is a hell of a guy. Always willing to sort your problems out without any hassles! Thanks Matk

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Post by **Mud Dog** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:55 pm

Good to hear!

So is your rebuild project complete now? Some more pics, especially of the engine bay would be great!

robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:47 pm

The project is almost complete, need to put some remaining wires into sleeving, sort out some rattles, and fit that stofpad bumper. Oh yes and refit the roof rack canopy and rooftop tent!

Will post pics soon!

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Post by **Mud Dog** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 9:22 pm

Post by **Haboob** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 11:10 am

Sounds great Rob...

Willied · Post by **Willied** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:36 pm

Hey Rob, remember to show us the bumper..

robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 2:18 pm

Sure will do guys! Hopefully I will be able to complete this week.

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robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Sun Jul 27, 2014 2:34 pm

Okay, the bumper will have to wait a bit for now. Leaving for Botswana in the morning. Got the canopy on at least and sorted some rattles.

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Sven · Post by **Sven** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:36 pm

Robert, i have seen you driving around Nelspruit, dude, your Hilux is stunning!! super envious!!

cyborg · Post by **cyborg** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 11:03 pm

'Ell that looks nice...

robvan87 · Post by **robvan87** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:56 pm

Thanks guys, much appreciated!

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