September 4, 200719 yr Author comment_195646 well if you keep the standard locks all a potential theif needs to do is look at the carthe right way and it'll open. Jordan hahaha at the moment it opens with my house key... but the ignition i can turn with a pen lid.... gotta love early model locks... any info on Crystal Headlights? cheers, Marky Mark Report
September 6, 200719 yr comment_196283 I think i saw them on US ebay once. They are a 7-inch standard size so shouldnt be too hard to track some down. Report
September 7, 200719 yr Author comment_196382 I think i saw them on US ebay once. They are a 7-inch standard size so shouldnt be too hard to track some down. Thanks corolla kid... they would just make it look cleaner... cheers buddy, KEEP ROLLIN Report
September 26, 200718 yr Author comment_200161 Hi all, just a bumpy update, Holding off on Rust welding & Paint for now... Motor/Box/Diff will be out on Friday...ANYONE LOOKING FOR A CLEAN 3K WITH 4spd GEARBOX CALL ME 0404 736 158... Diff will soon be sent with a vl turbo diff to be matched & shortened... When the diff is sorted and back in, 4a motor & t50 will go in & be measured for a driveshaft... Also, the firewall will be stepped back... no pics at the moment, will post up this weekend for sure... KEEP ROLLIN! Report
September 26, 200718 yr comment_200164 What diff ratio's are available for the VL diffs? Probably won't be suitable for anything but forced induction. A narrow track hilux diff won't require shortening and will be friendlier in the ratio department while you're atmo. Report
September 26, 200718 yr comment_200167 3.9's and 4.11's are the only ones i know of but I'm sure there are plenty more Edited September 26, 200718 yr by dookie Report
September 27, 200718 yr Author comment_200259 Hey guys, I won't be running "atmo" at all....it will be forced from day 1... i beleive the VL Turbo diff is a 3.45 LSD... Hilux is ok, but i want something with disks, and as I'm probably going for Commo front brakes, might aswell keep it in the family... Can anyone explain a remote brake booster? I am thinking about running one, but where can i mount it? Has anyone done this in a KE20 before? cheers, Marky Report
September 27, 200718 yr comment_200267 Can anyone explain a remote brake booster?I am thinking about running one, but where can i mount it? Has anyone done this in a KE20 before? what do you need to know... the name says it all really... You stick the brake booster someplace else (whereever it will fit) and use longer pipes :D quite an entertaining thread.. :) Report
September 28, 200718 yr Author comment_200482 Hi there guys, just some progress info... I just got back from the garage, me and a mate had the day off so we took out the motor, gearbox, shaft & diff... Oh, by the way...I will be running a remote Brake booster behind the dash, passenger side... First things first, all wiring and hosing disconnected... and the motor & box came out The car sits so much higher at the front now, we'll soon change that... The Engine bay gremlin....(not bored at all... :) ) Diff out... Thats all for now, Next is Diff setup, then motor & gearbox mounting....coming soon.... Thanks for ur support guys, cya... Marky Report
October 3, 200718 yr Author comment_201316 Hi all, Just wanted to throw around a few ideas about diff setups... what i'm looking to run is as follows: -VL Turbo 3.45 Diff (cut and matched to fit) -Mini Tubs, not sure how big... -Want to run 8.5" or 9" wide wheels on rear (maximum) has anyone here minitubbed a ke20? has anyone had expersience with a vl turbo diff? what's the widest rims i can run? If i mini tub, do i have to reposition the leafs or rear shocks? Any input appreciated... KEEP ROLLIN! Report
October 3, 200718 yr comment_201510 Yes, the leaf mounts will more than likely need to be moved in if you mini tub. But Ke20's are renowned in the drag scene for not needing a tub to fit some big rubber, you're probably better off flaring the back end. Have a little play position the VL diff under the car and work out the amount of backspace that's going to match a wheel you choose to run, remember you're going to need a bit of a gap from the body so the wheels don't scrub, running a custom panhard rod will reduce the boat steer quite considerably. You'll probably get away with a guard roll to fit a 8 1/2 under there if everything is optimal in the diff positioning / wheel offset department. Report
October 3, 200718 yr Author comment_201525 Thanks beerhead, Yeah Matt from HiTech Mods said you can square off the inner guard and get away with 9's... but i want them to fit properly, no chance of scrubbing... Panhard rod is a great idea, thanks mate... I'll deffinately roll the guards, if not get the lips cut out... I'd like to tub it in 1-2 inches each side... Is it true that i should buy my rims before getting a diff? If i'm getting Simmons, aren't they custom made to fit ur car? Is there a legal limit to shortening a diff? cheers Report
October 4, 200718 yr comment_201581 I'm pretty sure there's no legal limits on shortening diff's, but I'm not from your state. Its just that if it's that short that you start modifying the inner guard for clearance you really should have it done by someone with a body builders license. 2" flare's will easily see 9's under there without chassis mods. There's untubbed KE20's in australia running 10's, you'll gain negligible performance from a mini-tub if you can get similar rubber under there without it, I'd spend the money elsewhere, a pair of mono tube Bilsteins for the back will probably reduce times better than running huge rubber and axel tramping the launch. Report
October 4, 200718 yr comment_201588 I'd spend the money elsewhere, a pair of mono tube Bilsteins for the back will probably reduce times better than running huge rubber and axel tramping the launch. Thats the best way to do it, My brother did a twin centre mounted coilover setup in his torana when he got the mini tubs, Id get you a pic but i don't have the car here anymore. Report
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