Matts 02 Hilux

[jogal]

Just thinking today weather its worth spending the extra, and instead of spending $5000 on a turbo, intercooler and exhaust, putting that money into s 1KD-FTV engine transplant.
Has this been done before?
What type of cost would it set me back?

Your model Hilux came out with that motor in Thailand! just never made it to Aus.

[Matt02hilux]

Heres some pictures of the Rhino flat steel mesh rack. Only problems i have with it are that it does make noise whilst driving at 80+ K's, but i suppose all racks do. Other than that it is extremely sturdy and i am happy with it.

[Matt02hilux]

Thinking about selling my drawer system, i think i would be better suited to a different set up. Would anyone be interested in them?

[BooKart]

Yer dude i'd be keen saw them on the 4wdactionfourm look so nice. have sent you a PM

[Matt02hilux]

Still up for sale, any others interested?

[Matt02hilux]

hi guys
i have finally done a write up on my drawer sytem for you
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=15812
cheers

[Matt02hilux]

Righto, well the drawers have been sold, right in time for my tripaway next weekend.
Also i have an oztent rv4 on layby which i will payoff in the next few weeks and take on a trip early december.
Also putting dual batteries in next week, ill post up pics once its complete
Cheers

[fgk228]

Just thinking today weather its worth spending the extra, and instead of spending $5000 on a turbo, intercooler and exhaust, putting that money into s 1KD-FTV engine transplant.
Has this been done before?
What type of cost would it set me back?

Your model Hilux came out with that motor in Thailand! just never made it to Aus.

The 1kd fte is basically the common rail version on the 1kzte which is the standard turbo version of your car. So you would think that is basically a bolt on job and new computer?

[Matt02hilux]

Picked up my new Oztent RV4 today. Really stoked with it! Cant wait to test it out at robe in a few weeks time!
Eventually i will get the peaked side walls and front wall for it.



Next up it the dual battery install

[Matt02hilux]

Righto, have been away on a few boys campin trips lately. Good to get away
Have also worked on the dual battery system. All the hard work is done, the wires are run through the chassis, the isolater is mounted etc. All that i need to do now is make a plywood box for the battery box and to mount the 12V outlets etc on. Just need to find some spare time. I will post up some pics now, but i will show you the box once it is in and complete.

[Matt02hilux]

Well the dual battery system is done. I have used a 100AH AGM deep cycle battery. Should be enought to run a fridge and lighting. Heres a picture of the box i made for it all. It looks huge in the picture, but its not really that big.
Also i have a LED light strip ready to solder wires on and hook up to my awning when i get some free time. Has anyone done this before? Any hints?

Let me know what you think

[TDog]

Looks good mate. That's my next job. How hard was it to get through the chassis rails? Any pics or tips?

[Matt02hilux]

All i can say is that i couldnt get rhe 10mm cable through part in te chassis near the tub where the round tubular beam is. I had to come out and go back into the chassis again. Its right under your wheel arch. Also make sure you use split where needed.

[Matt02hilux]

Heres a few pics of the LED camp lights

[Matt02hilux]

Did this today to block some sun and heat out of the side windows of my canopy.
You can also see the finished product of the dual battery box

[kiwihilux]

Just thinking today weather its worth spending the extra, and instead of spending $5000 on a turbo, intercooler and exhaust, putting that money into s 1KD-FTV engine transplant.
Has this been done before?
What type of cost would it set me back?

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.ph ... Conversion

you would need a 1kz gearbox out of a surf or sr5 version of yours tho and move the motor mounts to suit, as the 1kz/1kd and 5l have about 100mm difference, apart from that the 1kd and 1kz are same block

[fgk228]

Looks good mate. That's my next job. How hard was it to get through the chassis rails? Any pics or tips?

I ran my cable from the battery out to the tow bar. i used some 8mm steel cable to put through first and taped the wire to it. little fidley.

[ONBAGZ]

What lift kit is In this?

[pipert]

What lift kit is In this?

According to the OP, a 2" tough dog suspension lift kit.