olskool Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Yes of course mig welding is fine for such a purpose. Now in regards to making custom engine mounts I need the car and the motor. I can not just make them. It really aint that easy. But it also aint that hard. You do need patience and ofcourse time to do such a job. Where are you located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappo12 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 i think I'm to far away. I'm in canberra. how much do you think i should be paying for such a job 1000 is two much yea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olskool Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 1000 buks is way too much. Generally if someone quotes you that much they really have no interest in the job. Just shop around a bit, but what ever you do don't do it yourself if you aren't a confident welder. I have seen some pretty interesting mistakes because of a dodgy weld. :dance: :cool: And I am sure you would'nt want your engine falling out. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olskool Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hey guys, quick update on things that are happening with my car. So here is some pics. I couldn't wait for the radiator from JAR and I also got a bigger radiator than the one that JAR supplies, a more suitable size according to the opening in the corolla. I will be making my own tanks and all mounting to suit and I will be a happy man. So I got all the following from PWR Queensland AUSTRALIA, not CHINA! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Here is a picture of the filler neck. And here is the actual core. I got a 2 core radiator which will be more than efficient enough to cool the 4age. I will keep you all updated as completion comes closer every day. :y: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olskool Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 So, the radiator is all finished and ready to go. Just finished it over the weekend. Here are some pics. These are the tanks that I fabricated. This is the top tank. This is the bottom tank. And this is the complete product. And mounted in the car. Hope you guys like. :lolcry: :laff: :( :bash: :( :y: :y: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmac80 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 man you have got some skill!! by DIY do you mind me asking what its cost ya? cos i'll be getting one from toymods for 550!! exxy but i haven't got the skillz... maybe i should get a tig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olskool Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 The core, the filler neck and the cap including postage cost me $450 and then on top of that price it wasn't much because I did it myself. :lolcry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzzo Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Very impressed by the rad man. Everytime i come here I'm impressed. Want to rebuild my rolla? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olskool Posted March 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) Hey man, I seriously appreciate that hey. Its that kind of stuff that makes me want to finish the car quicker and quicker. Can't wait to have it on the road finally. :yes: Anyway, I can't wait to catch up with you guys on a cruise. My girlfriend and I won't be able to make it to the one this weekend cause our KE70 got stolen out near Hoxton Park just yesterday. So if anyone sees it let me know. The worst thing about it is that the dragways were still on the rear. The front ones were off though. I am telling you now that it truly sucks to find out news like that. :lol: :sob: But anyway, it ain't stopping me from finishing the KE55. Full steam ahead and trying to keep smiling. :D Edited March 18, 2009 by olskool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzzo Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Bloody hell man that really sucks! Are those dragways hard to get? If you guys want to come and my car still runs after the track day tomorrow, your more than welcome to ride in my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olskool Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 The only thing about the dragways is that they were the PERFECT offset and had a bit of width about them, and they were'nt a poxy pooooooooooey rim. I loved em. I think you can still buy them brand new but I am not expecting them to be cheap. Thanks heaps for the offer man, it truly is appreciated, but we just don't have any way of travel at the moment. So it reeeeeally sucks. :y: Anyway, gotta keep to it with the KE55. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzzo Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 I would have come and picked you up unless you were in woop woop however alas no driving anymore for a while. Turbo bearing is no longer. :y: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnjimo Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'm calling you KE55 Peter Pan, like the boy who'll never grow up, the car will never be finished :wink: but the KE30 you got would look great with DRAGWAYS on it ;) hahahah suckaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke55_sr20turbo Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) the KE30 would look awesome with the dragways on it. my fault it got stolen. Edited April 2, 2009 by nyxvampire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radrollaz Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Love your work wayne, can't wait to see your rolla at a cruze in the future mate. Radiator looks pretty :jamie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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