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Hey guys, just fitted a ke55 cluster in my ke36 as it was a lot cleaner, but now my petrol gauge and temp gauge are on full and sometimes go right down then back up full again, what could cause this?
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Hey guys. Finally got the 5k into my ke55 that i had been working on for a while (the conversion). It is running, and drives- but not well and makes a crazy noise. The noise is like a fast tapping/ rattling noise coming from some where in the middle of the motor. Could anyone suggest what the noise may be, and how sinister it may be? I built the motor myself, it has: -5k block with 5k rods, lifter etc (hydro) -5k SHALLOW DISH pistons -5k DEEP DISH head (standard) -4k valves/ springs (standard) -25/65 270* cam grind -rollamaster timing chain kit -4k ancillaries -shimmed oil pump As far as i can guess the noise may be piston rattling or something because of the huge compression. Any other ideas? Also, the motor does not easily rev far past 4000 revs, not that i have been game to push it. I have the deep dish pistons here but i was initially going to use a 4k head, hence going with shallow dish pistons, and want to avoid swapping them out!
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I was doing ablog but i decided to can that and put it here where it shoudl be.... Hey alll. Ive had this car for a while and have been deciding weather or not to spend time and money on it when i have a silvia that is already pretty quick. Ive finally decided to give it a crack and see how i go. Started with: 4k-c 4speed manual noisy as hell diff and gearbox electronic fuel pump Planning to build a car that will be good for motorkhanas and maybe khanacross see how it goes Gonna stick with 4k, mostly just recondition everything nothing too crazy. Mayb cam grind Have a set of extractors to fit - DONE 2" system from extractors to back - DONE Weber 32/36 - DONE Gonna run sigma LCA's - DONE Coil over sleeves at this stage standard brakes reset rear springs minor body work (not tooo concerned on making it look schmik as but that might change later) strip interior - DONE hydro handbrake - DONE welded diff - DONE k50 gearbox - DONE Modified S13 front strut brace fitted
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Hey all, Have seen a few people looking but not much else. I'm chasing a mini spool for the Borg Warner 68 in my ke55. Any ideas where to look?? Have had no luck on ebay. Plus any idea how many splines the axles would be? Cheers.
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Hi everyone, the corolla you can see in my pictures, the bluey greeny ke55 is starting to blow alot of smoke and the engine is being a right pain in the arse ever for a 4k with 180,000km on the clock. decided to do an engine conversion on it, but I would like people with more experiences advice. What engine should I put in that would give me the best results and be the easiest to put in my lil rwd beast. Thank you all in advance David
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Hey all Wondering if anyone has done any hydraulic handbrake set ups. Main reason i ask is to see how it performs with drums on the rear. I can hook it up all good just don't know if its going to be worth it.
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Hi all, I have a 1979 ke55 corolla sedan with a 4k motor. My clutch recently burnt out, at the worst time (330am whilst heading into town to pick up the missus), anyways I have a clutch on the way and I have no idea how to change it out, I managed to order a gregory manual for the ke55 to come with the clutch kit, just seeing if I could get some help and advice from here. Like what tools will I need, what fluids should I buy before I start etc. Also if people have good knowledge of how to do it, a step by step guide would be awesome! Cheers people, looking forward to the help
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Hi all, just wanting to gather some information on cam selection. i have a 4k motor with a webber 32/36 exhaust and extractors and a mild head recondition. spoke to a bloke today at waggott cam and he reccommended a 212 grind?? just wondering what grind i should look for, i use the car as a daily and i want to get the most out of her. with a nice lumpy idle of course ;) cheers Nathan
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nothing special yet here is some pics of how i got it.. starting to do some work on it pics VX back set goin to get modifed to fit 4k on way out 4k is out 4k on shed floor no rear doors or bootlid new doors and bootlid fitted a day/night mirror in it too will update when i do more to it Cheers Oscar
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Hi all, I have recently purchased a ke55 and a s14 sr20 half cut in sweet nick! I have stripped both car and half cut and are heading in the xt 130 corona arms and strut with ra60 vented disks . The thing is I can't seem to get any info on Crossmembers? is the original ok? 1. Do I have to modify ke crossmember/ engine mounts? 2. is there a cross member with an easier set up of brakes and suspension as I will have to change calipers and pads? Let me know any help will be appreciated!!
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Hi all i have a 1979 ke55 with a 5speed k50. Just wanting to know what i can do to this motor to get more power out of it? like exhaust, carbys, cams and things like that. i am on my p plates in NSW so i am somewhat restricted to swapping the engine. Any Ideas?? thanks heaps Nathan
