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4.11 might be best Hi Zuffen, Thanks for the info. Having a Ford 9 inch diff under the ute,based on your calculation, 4.11 gears may be the way to go. They are easy to find and should brings the revs down to about 2,550 which is close enough. The Windsor and 4 speed that I had in it used to rev...

Info to calculate diff ratio Hi Zuffen, I have the info you require to calculate the diff ratio I would require. The rolling circumference 1932 mm. According to another thread on this site, the 1UZ runs most efficiently at 2,600 rpm and I believe the overdrive ratio that I would get from the...

L300 Front end Hi Dean, L300 front end looks like the way to go. Cheap, proven on heaps of cars as being good quality, engineers don't have any issues with them, they are axle rated to carry big weights being from a commercial vehicle, will allow me to cut out shocker towers that take up space...

Hi Heartland, Spot on. I intend doing all those type of things while the motor is on the ground. No matter how many klms are on the clock, I'll do it for peace of mind, then I can forget about it and enjoy driving instead of wondering " should I have done this and that etc" Kevin

I don't want a law suit for deformation thrown in my face, but I've had some experiences with Aussie Desert Coolers that I am not brave enough to disclose on a public forum. As a consumer, stick by your rights and watch every move they make, and check that you got what you paid for. Say no...

Hi sykov6, I am very curious as to how you go if you decide to fit the Lexus 1UZFE V8 into your Mk2 Cortina. I am scheming the possibility of doing the same. I have seen 351 Clevelands drop straight into the Mk2 Cortina and figure if they will fit, so will the 1UZ. I have a Mk1 Cortina with a...

Re Engineer The engineer's name is Kevin Williams who is located at Plenty (near Greensborough). He kept the car for 2 days and charged $1650. He would not sway on anything. I can see his point though. I was originally being sent to a guy in Ballarat but he must have been slack, passed...

Engineer I wish I'd known about your engineer. The one I was sent to kept my Cortina for 2 days, went over it with a magnifying glass and charged me $1650. To think that it passed except for a few cosmetic things says a lot for the car. Kevin

Zephyr ute conversion update Hi Dean, The ute conversion has come to a bit of a standstill. All the Windsor running gear, cross members, exhaust etc has been removed and sold to a bloke who is building a ute like mine. The ute is looking very lonely in my garage. The V6 Cortina was registered...

Hi Dean, The Cortina is at the stage where it is just fine tuning now, getting the motor running properly etc and then it's ready for the engineers inspection, RWC and rego. I've never lived in Yarraville so there is possibly another like mine out there somewhere. I'm glad to see you decided to...

Hi Chris, I've been off line for a while and haven't had the chance to respond to your reply. This is the latest. My constructer has planted another seed into my already confused and overloaded ( and very small ) brain. He is now looking into whether virtually the entire Lexus front cut can be...

Hi oldskool, I think your reply actually belongs in another post I started in "General Discussion" on this forum titled "Grafting Lexus front onto Zephyr" but in answer to your question I haven't actually done anything yet, just doing my research as to whether it's possible. The guy who will do...

My Zephyr ute's number plate is ZEPHER. Close to perfect. I also have another set for a Zodiac which is the upmarket version of the Zephyr and they are ZODYAC. Again close to perfect. I suppose I have the 2nd best plates available in Victoria (Australia) for both these cars. I sold my Zodiac but...

In my latest research development on 1UZing my Zephyr ute, it has been put to me that I should consider grafting the Lexus half cut onto the front of the ute. This would solve the complicated issue of fitting evrything into the Zephyr engine bay and it would allow me to use all the Lexus...

Gear / rev calculator Hi Sideshow, I got my tyre measure by simply measuring the tyre from road to top of tyre across the middle which gave me 25 inches (63.5 cm). I entered this into the calculator on this site. Next I put 62 mph which is the same as 100 kph. I entered final gear ratio of...

Amazing, check this out. Thanks Madmont, I can't read Japanese so I'll take your word for it that the ideal cruising revs for a 1UZ is 2600 rpm. Some of the feedback so far seems confusing, and some seem to contradict the other so I set out to search the web for a gear / rev calculator and...

I'm still trying to decide on what diff ratio to use in my soon to be 1UZ and stock Crown auto Zephyr ute. Maybe I should look at it backwards. Has anyone settled on what is the best crusing revs (100 kph) for the 1UZ. My car will mainly be doing highway klms, but at the same time I don't want...

Hi All, I am soon to remove the 302 Windsor and single rail 4 speed from my 1960 Mk2 Zephyr ute and install a 1UZ and auto. I am currently running a 3 :1 LSD Ford 9 inch diff. This works fine, revving at 2500 at 100kph with 70 profile tyres on 14 inch wheels. I want to continue with the 14 inch...

Hi Dean, Now you're thinking. I can guess how you felt after the disaster and wanting to give up. After coming that far, it would be hard to turn your back and walk away. Things are sounding good. Soldier on! Regards, Kevin

I am not far off converting my Mk2 Zephyr ute to a 1UZ V8 and auto to replace the current 302 Windsor and 4 speed single rail. Unfortunately, the bloke who originally engineered my ute for the Windsor has passed away. As he is no longer available, I don't know where to turn. I am open to...