Taz_Rx

Been sitting on my hands for a week befor putting in my 2 bobs worth here. I'm a huge TGUK fan and have seen ever episode that has aired in the UK so far......just wait to you see what Jeremy "...finds on the internet" each week! hahaha Points I would like to make or re-inforce after the first 2 eps: 1, Somebody made a very valid point about comparing these 2 eps to the first series of TGUK. Its now been running for over 10 season, about 5 of which have been with the 3 current UK presenters. I think its only fair to give the aussie guys a chance to settle in and and find their feet. I'm sure they will also develop their own styles within time and draw less of a parallel to their UK counter parts. Agreed that Warren's style, albeit a little un-orthodox, is also very natural. Compared to Cox who at times seams a little forced in his deliver, and as somebody said seems to at times try too hard. Pazzani - I'm normally quite "anti-bogan", but I think Steve brings some good ol Aussie bogan culture to the show, and frankly, being the aussie version I don't think the show could do without this!!! When was the last time the UK boys have a lambo in the studio, started it, and hit the rev limiter befor it even gets the chance to build up some decent oil pressure!!! :) To be honest I don't think I've ever seen them start a car in the UK studio apart from a couple that have been driven in - ie the battered hilux. 2, I was suprised at just how similar the studio set was to the UK set. In the first 3 second of the show you could be forgiven for thinging you are actually watching TGUK, until they zoom in on the stage and you see the aussie presenters. This and the fact that a lot of the show concept is pretty much a direct copy of the UK version was a little dissapointing, until a put a little bit more thought into it: Remeber guys, the show is still own by the BBC and is under licence to SBS. This means that the HAVE TO "follows the rules of Top Gear". For example, are our Aussie produced game shows unique!? NO, they are all a direct copy of a US/UK proven game show!!! :yes: And do I even have to mention Big Brother or Aus/US/UK/world Idol!!?? If a show works in one country, why drastically change it for another!? Its seems that some people expected a show so different to TGUK, that why would they even call it Top Gear!! It is good to see there are some small differences though, like the "what where they thinking" wall, however I suppose this is sort of based on "the cool wall". Some of the Stories. 1, I didn't ever think (a couple of years ago) that I would ever see a Top Gear episode filmed on Tassie roads. And I highly doubt it will be the last time! :D 2, Yeah I don't know how they got 800hp for the GT. :P I did a quick google search about it, found RHD002 and they claim it has 550hp....... http://email.kazoommarketing.com.au/em/mes...978&u=18376 Maybe RHD001 has had a couple of turbos fitted (only 250hp more), but I highly doubt it. If it did you'd think they'd mention it. 3, I think a lot of people missed the whole point about their Holden VS Ford story. They were not actually trying to compare the 2 cars (if they did I'm sure they would use a V8 falcon too) and find a winner. :yes: "after the tyres warmed up" :) they where trying to enphasize the fact that Aussie's are infact quite lucky in having 2 locally made cars with so much "bang for buck". Yeah by the time you start looking at Clubsports or FPV's for similar money you can get a brand new Merc or Beamer. But you CANNOT get an AMG or an M3!!!! :P 4, I did find the "Smart Hurst" a little silly, however I didn't mind the "shark/moke" story - that was typically Australian. 5, Vince Collosimo got his arse kicked!!! 8/ I'm going to end my rant here for now..... but can I just leave you with one thing to consider, which is the way I'm looking at TGA, good or bad....... "ANY Top Gear is GOOD Top Gear"!! :yes:

Is that a Toyota Blizzard? If so you wanna run a tape measure from the front wheel centre to the rear one for me please?

Yeah mounting bracket for a holley is pretty ordinary compared to a carter, its very similar to that on your coil. As coln72 illuded to, I personally would pick the carter as its self priming. If you want to force induct your motor (saw sc thread) you will need to do a bit more research into what pump to use. :)

You can modify a k series A/C bracket to mount a SC. :)

Nothing could be further from the truth!!! You'd be better off with a stock cam for a slightly worked motor. Duration is more inportant in a forced inducted motor. If you have too much overlap it'll just blow it all out the exhaust. Deffinately do yourself some research mate. :)

How come this one doesn't have a P then?... http://www.rollaclub.com/board/?showtopic=24113

....and you know what, the drivers side is the easy side I reckon! :hmm: Passenger side you've gotta stuff around with heavy guage wires for the starter motor and alternator to relocate the battery.

Are you talking about the "E"? That just means thats its the late square headlight KE55.

Yeah I got the impression that your family are pretty passionate about your cars. :y: Have many other gems have you all got stashed away? :hmm:

Yeah just some sort of cream polish. What exactly you use doesn't matter as much as prep sanding befor hand. :hmm: Clutch is good, I adjusted it a bit today so the release point is a bit further down as it has very little take-up. Is your expensive custom jobbie a button as well or just organic? I'll be hopefully putting my W50 behind my 7k soon, i'll let you know how I go with that. :y:

Think it was about $15 off ebay. They pop up on there every now and then, but normally about $40.

This seems to be a common problem as its happened to a couple of my cars, so I thought I'd do a quick 'how to' while I fixed mine as both were broken... Step 1. Use a dremmel to grind back whats left of the broken platic seat. Step 2. Sit a suitably sized washer over the hole so that its centred and hold it there. Step 3. Glue the washer to the plastic from behind. I'm using hot glue, but sickaflex would probably be better. Step 4. Use a black permanent marker to hide the washer as some of it can still be seen with the screw in. Step 5. Re-fit to car! :hmm:

:hmm: Normally the best turbo cam is a standard cam! :y:

shit I've forgotten you've got a kit too! Let s get to work on it dude! :hmm:

you should be able to use just a weber adapter plate to fit that to a toyota manifold! :hmm: You would have seen OLD-13H's (IIRC) turbo setup on AR.com using one of those injection setups?

:hmm: :y: :lol: at response

Pretty sure they'll be one in the motor as its a factory thing. All rota's run quite large oil coolers. :hmm: h

haha you a brave man admitting to being the creator of that thread!! :hmm: FYI - You have yourself a KE50, not a KE55. :y:

TE278U - You've given him a great description on how to time his motor, but thats not his main problem, as he doesn't actually know where TDC is!!!! 1, Remove tappet cover. 2, Remove #1 spark plug 3, wind motor over with 19mm spanner on crank pulley until you see #1 intake valve open. 4, keep winding it until the valve shut again (the engine is now on its compression stroke). 5, Carefully push a screw driver into the plug hole so it sits on the top of the piston 6, Find the point at which the screwdriver is at it highest, befor it goes back down again - This is TDC. 7, See if either of you timing marks are now on 0o. If not make a new one, and not matter what pulley/timing cover you have it will now be correct. :hmm: Then follow TE278U's instruction on how to time the dizzy. :y:

Among others? Haven't I seen one of you also driving a macco speacial interest Valiant as well?

haha yeah I had to take Daim up there to deliver all his engine parts to the builder. He actually said "...Sturgey lives along here somewhere."

They'll be coming soon mate. :hmm: I'll give the head gasket and clutch etc some grace period and then wind the boost up some more. Hopefully Loupee will want to swap me turbos soon and then it'll get wound up again!! :y:

Good :hmm: gunna take a little getting used to but its bighty as. Won't be too rough with it until I given it the chance to bed in a bit, but it definately not slipping on 10psi like the last one was. Its a bit noisey like the mazda one trying to slip it too.

thanks for the comments guys. :hmm: Ok here's some pics: New oil return line was one of the things done in this stint off the road. Now all turbo lines are speedflow/aeroquip. Can also see dump pipe and K-T bell and reduction starter motor...... In progress pic...... Completed engine bay. Gave it a quick polish, but could be a lot better...... And a couple of other randoms......

http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/taz...¤t=100_2280.flv :hmm: