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23816
I am looking for a twin carb setup for a K series I have a 3k and I need a bit more power. A complete set would be much preferred as parts in the US are dear. ...
Philip Rodda
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Apr 9, 2009
7:50 am
23817
Couple on ebay at the moment... They are here in Aussie land though! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220388900654 and a linkage kit...
Nick Bajic
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Apr 9, 2009
8:14 pm
23818
I was actually thinking more along the lines of the factory twin carbs...
Philip Rodda
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Apr 10, 2009
11:30 pm
23819
Good luck. Even being part of "the scene" I have only ever seen ONE authentic 3K-B twincarb setup in real life and maybe one or two come up on ebay over the ...
Nick Bajic
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Apr 11, 2009
6:11 am
23820
... I gave away a set not that long ago. Was originally after money for it but in the end just posted it and stopped caring EFI is far better IMHO. John -- ...
john slee
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Apr 11, 2009
7:14 am
23821
i have owned 3 sets over the years they dont really make you go faster, they just make the car use more fuel and make more noise per below 'proper' carbs or...
Alex Bates
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Apr 11, 2009
7:36 am
23822
I'd agree but disagree there. I think that combined with other modifications, they will make your car go faster, but by themselves, probably not noticable....
rob83ke70
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Apr 27, 2009
11:47 am
23823
We're continuing with our 1972 KE20 Peanut rally project. We ran our first 2-day rally last weekend and found that we REALLY need to fix and/or upgrade some...
Jordan
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May 3, 2009
2:32 am
23824
With the rear end, i think i'd be more inclined to keep the leaf suspension cause your talking about a crap load of fab work in fitting and setting up the 5...
robert
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May 3, 2009
1:17 pm
23825
Yeah, I'd like to replace the leaf suspension, but it would be a huge job...I guess just swapping the rear end and adding some coil-overs and a bigger sway bar...
Jordan
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May 4, 2009
7:03 pm
23826
Guys, I've been reading your emails for a while now. You seem like a pretty good bunch of guys. I wanted to say Hi! and introduce myself (& to ask for some...
Sonny Culbertson
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May 4, 2009
10:18 pm
23827
Hey there, Sonny 8-) From: oldcorollas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:oldcorollas@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sonny Culbertson Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 3:18 PM ...
Jordan
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May 4, 2009
11:00 pm
23828
Yeah, I'd like to replace the leaf suspension, but it would be a huge job...I guess just swapping the rear end and adding some coil-overs and a bigger sway bar...
Jordan
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May 4, 2009
11:00 pm
23829
... tradingpost.com.au - the paper version of which was 'huge' before ebay became popular (big enough to feature as a running joke in the movie 'the castle') -...
John McKenzie
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May 5, 2009
7:45 am
23830
... Being that it was stock, it might pay to investigate welding baffles into a replacement stock unit - it's possible it let go due to oil starvation. I think...
John McKenzie
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May 5, 2009
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23831
Yes, good point there, John. I think it's just old and we're driving it hard, but when we find and install a suitable replacement, I'll keep an eye on the diff...
Jordan
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May 7, 2009
10:09 pm
23832
Find an auto sparky who can find something from the Bosch alternator catalogue that will fit. They did that for my RS Turbo when the factory alt died. Cheers ...
Nick Bajic
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May 7, 2009
10:19 pm
23833
... Seconded - absolutely nothing magical about nippondenso, or whomever makes toyo alternators past and present. You'll actually find it's fairly standard...
John McKenzie
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May 8, 2009
1:13 am
23834
I need to upgrade our stock alternator to something that a). uses an internal regulator, b). puts out something like 70 to 80 peak amps, and c). fits on a...
oldcorollas
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May 27, 2009
3:03 pm
23835
do you want "easy route" or "better" route? which T series are used in the KP6x starlets for upgrade? (in the US) while AE86 rear end is a fair bit wider, with...
oldcorollas
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May 27, 2009
3:07 pm
23836
Thanks, for this suggestion! Yeah, we actually searched around a lot for the right alternator . there are MANY to choose from . and finally just decided to go...
Jordan
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May 27, 2009
6:45 pm
23837
they come up from time to time on yahoo auctions. they are usually not cheap, but it depends what you call good money. i think the gauges are angled for RHD...
oldcorollas
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May 29, 2009
8:17 am
23838
"i think the gauges are angled for RHD cars?" I am not sure that's correct, but then again, I've never actually seen that gauge cluster in person. Does anyone...
Jordan
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Jun 1, 2009
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23839
I have a 1969 ke17 wagon i am going to put the 4ke fuel injection motor in it i was thinking to put the head from the 3kc motor on the 4k motor is that going...
toyrola69
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Jun 2, 2009
3:32 am
23840
... i think it all depends on the cam and the rpm range you want to use the engine in. does the 4KE motor you have, have the dished pistons? if so, then the...
oldcorollas
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Jun 2, 2009
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23842 te27hawaii
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Jun 3, 2009
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23843
ethanol itself is not that bad. of course it depends on the rubber or the plastic, btu the rubber and plastic in the fuel systems are designed to withstand...
oldcorollas
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Jun 3, 2009
8:09 pm
23844
I am in the process of a full off-frame restoration of a 1970 Toyota Corolla Sprinter which I bought new. I, fortunately, have been able to get everything I...
sammyoxendine
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Jun 3, 2009
8:34 pm
23845
... Rollaclub's place is in the bin ... Forums are fail. You can't read them offline, for starters, and I've yet to see forum software that is anywhere near...
john slee
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Jun 4, 2009
12:37 am
23846
Stewart, As the original creator of Rollaclub I understand what you mean. It has slipped and the monkey that runs it now couldn't give half a toss. I haven't ...
Nick Bajic
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