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Okay fellas! Today I managed to accomplish a few things, but wasted a lot of my time chasing parts. I pulled apart the stock carby setup, pulled everything off leaving just the intake manifold there. I then dick around with the positioning of the blower on the A/C bolt on section. At this point I realised I couldn't get it on around the fuel pump. I removed the fuel pump, attached the blowers brackets then ATTEMPTED to fit the fuel pump in, FAIL! This was a minor set back as I was already afraid there would not be enough pressure to pump fuel with a blower setup. So then I sat around waiting for the fuel pump to be delivered and sealed up the old fuel pump hole. I then began to refit new fuel lines replacing the old shot ones and putting on better clamps to keep a better hold with the electric fuel pump I received with the increase in fuel pressure. At this point the fuel pump still hadn't arrived, so I decided to start pulling unnecessary bit a pieces off my 5k, ie: manifold, hotbox, emission shit, etc. I've taken some pics of the aftermath! So the fuel pump arrives and was trying to work out where the best place to have it mounted. After much fussing about I decided to attach it next to the radiator. Now this is only temporary as I plan to move it somewhere else when I have more time. So now the fuel lines upto the new electric pump are set up. I attached the blower to the brackets began working out the piping placements. I will have to keep fiddling with this tomorrow as I ran out of time. This is as far as I've gotten today, I plan to go in early tomorrow morning before work and hopefully have the next few steps completed. To do list: - Wire up the electric pump - Attach carby to intake pipes - Attach fuel lines to carby and choke - Replace accelerator cable linkage (The end broke off) - Get my MA61's sandblasted and re-polished in clear coat (Might happen AFTER Christmas) - Send my 5k off to be worked and rebuilt I think that's about all that's left. I feel I made some real progress on this badboy today and will HOPEFULLY finish it tomorrow before work, otherwise it will be another morning on Wednesday after working Tuesday night shift >.> If you guys have any tips or any input whatsoever don't be afraid to post it up! :) Cheers, Jake.

Just a small update. This monday, my mechanic and I will be chucking a supercharger on me 4k, mostly for shits and giggles, whilst my 5k will be getting rebuilt and worked. Also be running the blower off a 32/36 Weber for more power and be chucking on a newly purchased thermo fan, to allow less drag on my engine. MIGHT even chuck my new MA61's on. Haven't decided as to whether I can be stuffed getting em sanded and resprayed with a new clear coat. We'll see how we go, I'll take photos as well. Cheers!

Hey man, I recently had a 5k shipped down from QLD. 5k weighed in at approx 80kgs, 4k is almost identical to 5k. The engine is light as hell man. Hope this helps.

Just thought I'd update since it's been so long! I have some new toys for my beast. A 5k engine, soon to be worked to the shitter and a k50 box. Can't wait to get this assembled, followed by supercharging the worked 5k,running a 32/36 Weber will be very interesting. Will get pics eventually, haven't even seen my car for 3 weeks now, let alone drive her :( ALSO, got some overrated as MA61's coming in soon!

Cheers mate at the moment I'm working on finding someone to work my 5k to the shitter then get the can done, painful stuff :P

Welcome to the club! This sounds similar to my plans, except mines going in a KE70. Looking forward to seeing the work done and good luck.

Wow, thanks for all the info guys. :y: Cheers, Jake.

I'm currently in the process of very possibly twin superchargering my 4k :P Seeing as it's shitting me up the wall trying to find a 5k...

Thanks for all the info guys, I guess I'll keep my search open till I find that elusive 5k engine :P Cheers, Jake.

Hey guys, Just after some input. I am currently running a 4k in my KE70, I have recently had ideas and dreams for more power so thought a bigger engine would be fun. I decided 5k since it seemed most of my 4k running gear will bolt straight onto the 5k. I found a 7k engine in good nick, which I've been informed most of my 4k gear will also bolt upto. What should I do? Cheers, Jake.

Gotta find a 5k first. Gonna stick it on my 4k till then. Also wanna get a t50 gearbox, would be nice.

Lol, I wish! I dunno if it will put out THAT much power, but would be nice. Downside is I'm running off a carby setup, I get the feeling I'll be loosing alot of power compared to that of an EFI setup.

Supercharger set up incoming. Also reconsidering the 5k idea. Fully work 5k with blower setup could be nice... :P ALSO! May have a spare super charger for sale soon, Aisin AMR500. Bolts straight onto k series engine. Will require some custom pipes if running a carby setup. Cheers, Jake.

Yeah man, also, I'm keen on the rims if you sell em ;) So let me know.

Yeah man, I've known him since primary school, AND YES! He does know how to build a car, I've seen all the pics from the build on that beast. Let me just say it's amazingly built. No shortcuts taken once.

LOL, this is my mates old rolla.

Man, just read this whole build thread... Sorry to hear you wrote it off and I hope your okay. It really sucks being in a crash especially when it's a nice car. Judging by what I've seen you do, IF you get another 35 you can salvage half your car for it no problems. Good luck man and can't wait to see what your future car will look like!

I found rust in my boot just below the number plate, but that's pretty much the only spot on the car :D I'm sure if I went over the car thoroughly I'd probably find more :P

Thought I'd share some more photos of the "Beige Beast"! In these photos you can see the interior, the custom parcel shelf to fit 2 6x9's and the engine bay with my sexy new extractors (Blue in the photos ;P) I'm also contemplating cutting another coil off the springs, for more low, can't decide. BEFORE anyone says anything, YES, my rims aren't in the greatest nick at the moment. I'm thinking about getting them powdercoated and fixed up, also need some centre caps as they didn't come with any:(

Spot on mate ;)

Fair enough then. Take it from me, it was like it had a lift kit, was kind of embarrassing when I first got it :P

Lol, what, the guy who owned it? Wouldn't the ride height have given it away at first glance? It sat REALLY high till I cut the springs. He was a nice bloke though.

Yeah, I did actually. Good eyes :P

Haha, prob not just yet, been flat out with work. We'll see I guess :P

Nah mate, nowhere near there. I'm located in Hoppers Crossing. :D