dallaske55

Looks Awesome!! the motor is going look great sitting in the car also. Can you post more pics of the dash? I'm thinking of putting extra gauges where the original AM radio unit is.

One Day, I'm going to put some bolt-on's on my KE55 Coupe and I'm going to use stainless Nutserts from Profast, stainless Bolts and Loctite These ones But I'm lucky enough to have the installation tool at work.

The lads at the local auto shop used a brand called Mackey Consolidated - Sure Track Automotive Bushes. The article number is A2536U. These worked great Just another option Dallas

Hi all, I had a chat with a fella at work - an ex-engineer and car finatic. He thought it could be a problem with the ABV. I've added some pics below. Basically he thought because the outlet pipe is soo large 3" and the intercooler is much larger than stock, (the amount of volume that needs to be pressurised) is too large for the SC12 to overcome vacuum - therefore the ABV will constantly stay open. SO, I shut off the ABV (with a piece of aluminium and bolted the ABV back on) and took it for a drive today and ... ... it made boost! I didn't think of this as this is the original setup and the guy I bought the car off of said that it made boost. So, now I have to work out how to remedy this problem so the ABV can work properly. I don't want to keep the SC on all the time. 5lovegtz, it was blowing a bit of smoke today. Another problem to overcome. I might have to set up the ECU to look after the SC. Another thing to try and work out. Thanks for the patients and help all!

I have no idea how it would be done but i have stumbled across a pic of a KE55 with quads. Looks alright for something different

The engine doesn't sound like it has any knocking or ticking. I'm sure i did the ABV mod correctly see pic I'm at Upper Coomera, Just off the highway behind St Steven College. Where abouts on the coast are you?

The gauge doesn't move at all, it stays on 20 Vac. When the car is off it goes to 0. When you start it, it goes to 20 Vac. When you rev it, with the SC on or off it stays on 20 Vac??? I've checked the my Vac lines against the ABV mod and they all seem to be in the right place

In neutral, I haven't driven it yet. Does it need to be under load? I didn't think it would have to, as the ECU is not connected to the SC.

I think it's the engine... ... the reason being the silicon joints don't expand under revs.

HI all, As the title says, I have a 4agze, Its in a Ke55, I'm running a FMIC, Microtech ECU, and the Pulley is hooked up to a switch, via a relay and I have completed the ABV Mod. When the motor was out of the car, I played with the SC and it sucked and pushed air through. When I start the engine the Boost gauge runs at 20 In.Hg. When I flick the switch you can see the Clutch pop in, it spins faster BUT when you rev it, the gauge doesn't move. I've disconneded the Gauge and blown air through, and it shows pressure. The Silicone bends and clamps are new and tight. Any Ideas?? Thanks

Another one here! I'm at Upper Coomera.

No way in hell! The fibre-glass is staying. It's off cause the next step is to make a set of moulds and make a clean set of fibre-glass bits.

G'day all, It's been a long time between posts and man, have i been busy. I finally made my mind up and decided on upgrading the engine. I was lucky enough to buy a cheap Sprinter with a 4a-gze, T50, T-Series diff and Microtech. The past 6 months i have completed the Engine, Transmission and Diff transplant, Fuel system, Brake booster & MC upgrade and Engine wiring. Last week i started it for the first time. Here's some pics and a movie I'm over the moon. I just have to mount the 2 piece drive shaft and make an exhaust and the conversion is done

I have heard Cusco sell an adjustable top for the KE55 here