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by hamishcollins
Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: 1996 surf power loss???
Replies: 4
Views: 1609

Re: 1996 surf power loss???

Cheers guy. finally took it in to my mechanic today had to get some other stuff fixed first $800 later not so happy haha. He reckons that its the fuel pump cant pump enough fuel when you have your foot down because of the new exhaust creating the need for more gas than when it was the standard ...
by hamishcollins
Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: 1996 surf power loss???
Replies: 4
Views: 1609

1996 surf power loss???

Hey Guys I have recently noticed in that there is a power loss / shudder in the acceleration in my truck around 2500 rpm. It is more noticeable in 4th and 5th gear. Does anyone know what might be causing this? I spoke to a mechanic and he said that there might be some water in my diesel filter? Any ...
by hamishcollins
Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:19 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: 3" exhaust oh surf?
Replies: 13
Views: 6803

Re: 3" exhaust oh surf?

Cheers for the advice guys! I'll let you know how it goes. Will do the full exhaust with dump pipe
by hamishcollins
Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:02 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: 3" exhaust oh surf?
Replies: 13
Views: 6803

Re: 3" exhaust oh surf?

Hey Guys, Cheers for all your replies. I think ill head into uni weld and have a yarn with them about what to do. It is a 1kz te. So general consensus 3" or 2.5"? haha Should i go with with whole exhaust including the dump pipe or just from the bottom of the dump pipe back? Cheers for the help much ...
by hamishcollins
Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:38 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: 3" exhaust oh surf?
Replies: 13
Views: 6803

3" exhaust oh surf?

Hey guys, I am thinking of getting a 3" exhaust for my 1996 hilux. Have any of u guys done this or a similar job, did you have any issues? What kind of price should i be looking at? Does anyone know a good place (value for money haha) in christchurch to get it done? Magoo? Hornby exhausts? Cheers ...
by hamishcollins
Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf 1996
Replies: 7
Views: 1088

Re: Surf 1996

Ok cheers for that. I was told that was the best fit as well.

Dont suppose you know if he needed to upgrade intakes with the 3"?

Cheers for your help
by hamishcollins
Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf 1996
Replies: 7
Views: 1088

Re: Surf 1996

Hey there, Yea mine is the newer shape (third generation?) but a really nice truck you have there my brothers got one the same! Ive got blaktrac's on my truck as well they look mean . With body lifts what is the deal with them getting certed? When i got suspension lift done the guy warned me of ...
by hamishcollins
Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf 1996
Replies: 7
Views: 1088

Re: Surf 1996

Hey there. How did u fit the 33s on yours? Ive got 30s on mine. Im in Christchurch.
Cheers
by hamishcollins
Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf 1996
Replies: 7
Views: 1088

Surf 1996

Hey Guys hows it going? Pretty new around here... Just thought id join up to get some knowledge off you more experienced guys! I got a 1996 hilux surf a few months ago haven't done much too it really got a new set off steel rims, a 2" suspension lift and a new muffler in the exhaust to make it flow ...

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