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    Dropping compression for supercharger install

    Hi, I have a 1UZFE in a ski boat. It’s a stock early motor with the heavy rods and pistons fitted with a M90 eaton. The blower locked up years ago and damaged the rotors and housings and put some metal through the engine. It still actually runs fine, but is starting to get a bit sad and has a...
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    Where to buy spark plug leads?

    Does anyone know of a good supplier in Australia or that will post here at the right price? Cheers, Andrew
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    How cool is this charger setup!!

    Nice bit of engineering! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130193618089&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:AU:1123
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    Wanted spark plug leads

    Yes, I know i am a tight arse, however does anyone have a set of second hand sparkplug leads? I need number five sparkplug lead in particular and the coil to distributer leads as well. Mice got into my boat and ate them over winter. Is running a bit rough back out on the water! Thanks...
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    Where to buy loom plugs

    I am going to rewire my boat as I did it years ago and would like to tidy it up. Am going to do the whole thing including the Autronic SMC on the engine (marine version). I was thinking of using duechpack DT series connectors on the general boat wiring because they are popular on most...
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    Why arn't we seeing 2,3 &vvti UZ @ the import wreckers

    When I brought my first 1uzfe from an import wrecker, there were loads of them available. I thought by now the yards would be full of later models of the engines, especially the 1uzvvti. When will we se these newer engines piling up in the import yards??? When will older 1UZFE supply start to...
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    HID Light Conversions

    Have seen the HID light conversions for sale and I am thinking of upgrading the lights on my Toyota Landcruiser Ute. I thought it might be better to fit HID to the existing headlights rather than fit spotlights to it. Are the aftermarket kits any good? We have HID lights factory fitted to many...
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    Where can I get a tiny V8

    Found these on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4GkAfWz-Yk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPdnKbICQgw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3VVI6Auvys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBSdl_0EQpg I would love to have a tiny V8 and was wondering what the smallest production V8 I would be...
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    Twin turbo lexus wakeboarding boat

    Found this in a wakeboarding forum. Have a read. http://wake.com.au/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=16083 There is also a link to the boat manufacturer and they have 2 lexus powered boats for sale. http://www.extremeskiboats.com.au/usedboats.htm Good to see!!
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    Sump capacity of Crown

    Can anyone tell me the oil capacity of a Crown (middle) sump? Interested to know the capacties of the other engine variants also. Thanks, Andrew
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    What is the ultimate combination of Toyota V8 parts?

    I friend is considering putting a twin turbo Nissan V8 into a race boat and I was wondering what the best offering of Turbocharged Toyota V8 I could suggest to him as an alternative. What would be the Ultimate combo of Block, Heads, Crank, Rods, Pistons, and Inlet? I feel the the Toyota has a...
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    Need info and pictures of hydraulic fan

    Need a bit of help. I am looking at using the hydraulic fan motor to add a reverse gear to my boat. Will post details in the boat section. Can someone email me some pictures of the actual fan hydraulic motor? [email protected] There are 2 wires coming out of the hydraulic pump. What do...
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    Standalone ECU Tech Edeg

    http://wbo2.com/default.htm Has anyone used any of their products? They appear to be well beyond anything else for value for money. Their products are sold on AEM Wolf4D website and also mentioned on Adaptronic's website.
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    Pre 1UZFE Toyota V8's

    I'm interested in the earlier Toyota V8's before the 1UZ was released. Please post any info or photos that you may have. Cheers, Andrew
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    Where can I buy radiator cores and end tanks

    I want to build my own air to water intercooler. Because it is going in a boat and will have fresh river water (freshwater) running tthrough it I want to build it in brass. Does anyone know a supplier that sells cores and end tanks?
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    where can I get a small piece of 8 or 14 mm aluminium plate?

    I need aprox 10cm by 15cm rectangle of either 14mm or 8mm aluminium plate. Anyone got any offcuts? Cheers, Andrew
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    local internet based laser cutting service.

    www.swiftlaser.com.au I herd these guys advertising on the radio. They provide a link to free CAD software to design whatever you want and you email them the design, get a quote and if you want the item, they ship it out to you.
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    cost of getting a custom FI manifold made

    I have been doing some thinking How much would it cost to get a custom manifold designed and cast to suit a supercharger? Something similar to the FAT one, but with intercooler. Could a few of us contribute some money and get a several made at a reasonable cost? What is everyones thoughts?
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    Factory ECU & loom in a boat. Need help!!

    Need some advice in the boat section. The thread is below. http://www.lextreme.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4025 Cheers, Andrew
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    Seroius Gearbox Mods for boat use - Need experts!!

    Need some experts opinions. Would it be possible to cut away all the unnecessary clutch packs and planeterys off the toyota auto and end up with a single planetery with 2 forward speeds and a reverse (like a powerglide)? This could then be used as a boat gearbox. It would bolt straight on...


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