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JP is a manufacturer of custom pistons in Adelaide. I think their pistons are all cast or hypereutectic, not forged, but I could be wrong.

Yes, the LPG in Oz is laced with butane. The problem here is not the low ambient temps (unless you live in the Alps), but the high ambient temps. I experienced this first hand with my Landcriuser which had LPG fitted recently. Due to the high ambient temp the LPG expands and increases in...

I wonder how many of these are bogus. If you believe this you have members aged 103,89 and 85 years of age.

So, are we going to see this compete in the Finke desert race?

Wouldn't it be cheaper to get the housing/shaft machined to suit a locally available bearing? Then if it fails again its easily fixed. This is what I've done to my hydraulic housing which is now just an idler.

The Claire Martin Labor Government in the NT has just commited politcal suicide. These new speed limits have been introduced without any public consultation or debate,and without real justification. Of all the road deaths, only 17% are attributed to speed. The majority are due to alcohol and not...

I have been following this thread with keen interest. Mycarhasposessedme, have you managed to solve the problem with the Honde CBR coils and the spark plugs?

XL white, one size fits all !!!! Maybe in America but not in Australia. Pity they aren't available in other sizes like M 'cause then I'd buy a couple.

Elliot, the tensioner body on my 1UZ is steel not alloy, hence my question re chroming. I,m impressed with your engine rebuild.

Elliot, I see in one of your photos that the timing belt tensioner has been chromed. Was it pulled apart before chroming or were they able to seal aroun d the shaft before putting it in the tank? Also I may be interested in the valve shim adjusting tools depending on price. Regards, John.

Thanks CHe for pointing me in the right direction.

Does anyone know the part number for the Igniters used on the LS400/ Celsior?

Eric, don't be discouraged by the negative coments. The 1UZ-FE needs these dress up items and no-one else is making them. I would be interested in a set but would have to save up because their price would be about double by the time they got to Australia. Are the pulleys made out of heat treated...

If you think fuel prices in the city are high, spare a thought for those of us living in the "Outback". In Alice Springs ULP is $139.9/L , (Diesel $145.9/L) and in Tennant Creek it is even worse at ULP $1.52.

Rod. I believe Cobolt and I are both on your side. We are just trying to highlight the pitfalls of not using a purpose built intercooler core. I personally,am seriously considering using the same Lightning Blower/intercooler set up as you have done. I think it will make an excellent combination.

Rod, I was referring to the construction of the intercooler in particular the fins. I read somewhere about problems they were experiencing finding an intercooler that would not disintergrate under the boost they were using. It would be disasterous if the fins broke up due to poor construction or...

I think you will find the heat exchanger (intercooler core ) is made extra strong to withstand the boost pressures.

Forget the motor. What a nice original 1932 four door sedan body.

Does anyone know who designed/makes the manifolds that FAT sells?

Kevin. One other item I failed to mention that could be removed if using straight gas are the Exhaust Gas Oxygen (EGO) sensors.Personally I would retain them and connect them to EGO gauges to monitor the air/fuel ratio. Jaycar sell an EGO kit which is easily set for LPG. Most EGO gauges are for...