Spencer[RL] Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 7k fuel injection is really common just phone your local wreckers , I found more 7k fuel injecton engines than 5k engines when I rang all my local wreckers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pol090_ke11 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 cheers for that spencer will get onto it :y: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_rocket Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 i've seen them pop up on Ebay. I got mine from ebay for $250 and i saw one on there not that long ago i recon.. just an option i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_rocket Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Well all the welding is done on the panels now, next step is to fiberglass them all for the added strength and fill in the holes. all the steel had to be tacked in couldn't do full welds, would blow through too easy. but all panels are strong. Here are some pictures, everyone likes pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_rocket Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Small update. Well, gotten all the fiber glass on all the panels, ready for sanding and then body filler and more sanding.. I started to pull down the engine and ive found that the motor didnt have a copper head gasket. and being a turbo do i need one? The pistons and valves have a little carbon but apart from that i recon they look all ok. -Gerard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer[RL] Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 How Psi you running? Would Guess you need Copper Head Gasket after 10 psi to be on the safe side.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickn5k Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I started to pull down the engine and ive found that the motor didnt have a copper head gasket. and being a turbo do i need one? -Gerard Simple answer is ONLY if you need to drop comp. Tazrx runs a genuine Toyota 5k head gasket and has proven reliable at 20+psi. I'm going to be pushing my new engine a bit more than this which is why the block is getting "o" ringed other than that I'm using same gasket setup as taz. Stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickn5k Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Oh forgot he also has ARP head studs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_rocket Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 ahh too easy, thanks guys, i want the car to run at least 10psi. itll be enough for what i need anyway. I mean the more the better, but also the more $$$ and then where does it stop... I was told the motor was built to suit a turbo, it has a copper inlet and exhaust gasket. but who knows.. Ill keep everyone updated as i go. Thanks Gerard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz_Rx Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Simple answer is ONLY if you need to drop comp. Tazrx runs a genuine Toyota 5k head gasket and has proven reliable at 20+psi. I'm going to be pushing my new engine a bit more than this which is why the block is getting "o" ringed other than that I'm using same gasket setup as taz. Stu. I used to 15psi daily on a $23 permaseal gasket!!!! But yes, now I'm running a genuine toyota one with ARP's. To run a copper head gasket you actually HAVE TO HAVE AN O-RINGED BLOCK/HEAD!!!! The copper manifold gasket is a great idea as stocko ones burn out way too quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&S Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 was it a f**k around getting the 5k into the engine bay of the ke55? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_rocket Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 was it a f**k around getting the 5k into the engine bay of the ke55? No. The 5K is the same as the 4K only bigger capacity, all mounts and exhaust fitted fine when i did the engine swap. with no hassles at all. Taz_Rx - Thanks for that info, i wont be rushing in and getting a copper head gasket. -Gerard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickn5k Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 I used to 15psi daily on a $23 permaseal gasket!!!! This reminded me when I pulled the head off my motor last night. $8 protorque head gasket on 9psi for near 3 year and it still looked like it was still sealing well enough. Stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz_Rx Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 That one only blew because my dizzy unlocked! Didn't like 30 odd extra degrees :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickn5k Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 That one only blew because my dizzy unlocked! Didn't like 30 odd extra degrees :P Ouch so seeing as you were close to 30deg btdc did that make it 60?? Lucky you only lost a gasket then. Stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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