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Coxy

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Location
Townsville, North Queensland, Australia
Website
www.terracruiser.com
Hey all.
This is what my Cruiser looks like now. I've recently completed an engine swap. Proudly powered by Ford 250 XFlow. Also recently got a Alpine Type R system installed. I'm going to lower it a few inches soon, after I get a oil pan engineered so diff won't hit it. Also, 22" or 24" low-profile tyres are next on the list.

Here's the mods that I can remember off the top of my head:

Aluminium Head
Auminium Valve Cover
Auto Gauge Oil Pressure Gauge
Auto Gauge Voltmeter
Autogauge Water Tempereature Gauge
Bosch GT-40RT Super Sports Coil
Custom Engine Mounts
Deep Tone Exhaust Tip
Dellow Auto Custom Conversion Kit
Exhaust System
Extractors
Flex-a-lite Flexible Blade Engine Fan
Topgun 8mm High Performance Spark Plug Leads
Holley 500 Two Barrel Carby
K & N High Performance Air Filter
Momo Corse Pilota Red/Black Leather Steering Wheel
Redline Performance Racing Intake Manifold
2 Alpine 12" Subwoofers
Alpine Fully Motorised Head Unit
2 Alpine 6 1/2" Component Speakers
2 Alpine 6x9 Coaxials
Alpine V-Power 4 Channel Amplifier
Alpine V-12 Mono Amplifier
GME Electrophone TX3400 Remote Mounted UHF
Custom Video Camera Mount
Chrome Indicator/parking Light Units
Chrome Rear Bumper
Custom DIN Diamond Plate Cover
Custom Front Lower Stainless Steel Grill
Front Grill Neon Lighting
Dual Chrome RV Bumpers
SAAS Steering Wheel Adaptor Kit
Snap-On Seat Covers
Waeco 12v In-Car Fridge
Allied FW-10 Mags
BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A tyres 32x11.5R15
Custom Wheel Spacers
EFS Pro Shock Absorbers
Machined Tie Rod Ends
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I cant even stand seeing a toyota pickup lowered, but a 70 series cruiser? Strange... make sure to post more pics, it will probably be the only one of its kind! Good luck !!:confused:
 
Hey Rosco,

The double front bumper is to make it look good, for which I have had over 30 positive comments from people in the several weeks it's been on.
At night the grill lights up very nicely with the neon, and is also another point for positive comments.
And no, my Mum didn't help me design it, why do you ask?

Sorry, I'm only new, I thought this was a site for all Landcruiser enthusiasts. I have a Landcruiser so I thought I would be allowed to put it on here. I guess you think that I'm not allowed on here, and that's understandable.

The number of encouraging and positive comments I've had from other Landcruiser owners in my town is amazing, so I thought it was worthy of coming on this site. I guess not. :(

Cheers
Steve
 
Coxy said:
The number of encouraging and positive comments I've had from other Landcruiser owners in my town is amazing, so I thought it was worthy of coming on this site. I guess not. :(
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Personally, I dislike lowered trucks. And as much as I would have ragged on you a few years ago, the reality is that it's YOUR TRUCK. Enjoy it and do with it as you please. There's plenty of people around here modifying trucks that make the purists cringe, so why not make them cringe everyonce in a while.

There's a gent in the 80s section with a lowered 80 who does things a little differently as well. I think he got a lot of grief at first, but he's a regular now.

Welcome to Mud. :flipoff2: <- official salute.

That said, I say build your own front bumper. The stacked bumpers seem kinda redneck to me, like stacking frames for lift, or wooden bumpers. Cheesy. :flipoff2: CHROME IS THE DEVIL!

But it's your truck. :beer:
 
Coxy said:
Hey Rosco,

The double front bumper is to make it look good, for which I have had over 30 positive comments from people in the several weeks it's been on.
At night the grill lights up very nicely with the neon, and is also another point for positive comments.
And no, my Mum didn't help me design it, why do you ask?

Sorry, I'm only new, I thought this was a site for all Landcruiser enthusiasts. I have a Landcruiser so I thought I would be allowed to put it on here. I guess you think that I'm not allowed on here, and that's understandable.

The number of encouraging and positive comments I've had from other Landcruiser owners in my town is amazing, so I thought it was worthy of coming on this site. I guess not. :(

Cheers
Steve
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Steve,we tend to modify our cruisers to be better and more reliable off road.
The way I see it youve degraded yours. It is no longer useful off road and because of it weight and lack power on road its not much good there either.
I dont really understand what your about.

Unnecessary electrical gadgets burn out when they get wet and can cause problems elsewhere. Not a good thing in the bush 100klms from the road.
Lowered suspension and bumpers eat up the ground clearance.

If you wanted something like that you should have started with a Skyline or a Supra.
For example why put some decent offroad tyres on a vehicle that has lost its offroad capabilty?

Your free to post on this site as long as you abide by the rules everyone else follows.

Only thing is dont expect people to say nice things about your landcruiser here.
The other positive comments are from people who know nothing about Landcruisers or they are your friends and didnt want to hurt your feelings.

Unfortunately our file of members 70 series pics has disappeared which would have helped you understand what we are all about.

We own landcruiser's because they are one of the toughest offroad vehicles you can get and its not in our make up to demasculate them with pointless modifications.
Some forums are for shiny show ponies,others are for serious mechanical modifications.

I would have been more interested in the 250 crossflow engine swap than double chromed bumpers. Ive always thought that would be a good alternative to the 3F if you didnt want diesel or V8 power,however I would have used an efi version or used the stock Carter carb
 
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Sorry, I didn't realise you all have big 4x4's. I have a 80 series done up for off road too. The reason I have those tyres is cause I ordered them when I first got the truck, and was going to do it up for off-road but decided against it. Hence the reason why I said I am getting new ones. And just about the show bit, I would like to put it up against any other for popularity. And so many Cruiser owners in this town with big suspensions etc (stuff yall like) absolutely love the truck, so I though you might too.



Cheers
Steve
 
Coxy said:
And so many Cruiser owners in this town with big suspensions etc (stuff yall like) absolutely love the truck, so I though you might too.



Cheers
Steve
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I suppose we prefer function over looks but if it can be functional and asthetically pleasing well,thats the icing on the cake.

Who put the crossflow in and where do you get the kit from?
 
Much different, lets see some more pics of the engine and a side shot.

Looks really clean.
 
hummm, not all of us off road. not everyone will have to deal with deep water or steep hills or need ground clearence so the truck probably fits your needs just fine.
i am going to guess you are younger than most of us here. the system looks like it could make your ears bleed and the lower look is probably fine but that double bumper looks cheesy.
you asked.
cheers
 
I did the engine swap myself, with a kit from Dellow Automotive in Sydney. It took two days for them to make the kit, and less than two days for shipping, so that seems quite immpressive to me.

The clutch plate supplied with the kit did NOT fit though, as its diameter was too large. As I did the swap within a very short timeframe, I had no choice but to use a sand paper attachment on a grinder and take about 0.75cm (0.4") off the outer edge. This made it work perfectly.

The 3F (Well mine anyway) contains heaps of the little rubber hoses and other pollution control gear, which can be ripped out during the swap, making the engine bay look much neater.

The 250 XFlow I used had no power steering pump, but I will soon attach one. It DID have an airconditioner condenser thing on it, which I need to get hooked up yet.

It gets better fuel ecomony over the old 3F.

The radiator had to have the inlet and outlet pipes swapped to different sides, keeping in mind that on the Ford 250 XFlow the radiator outlet has to be larger to fit the large engine inlet pipe.

The original mounts must me cut off, then the conversion kit ones welded on, but need minor bits ground out to allow engine to fit properly. For compliance purposes, the engine mount bolts must be secured with NyLock nuts to prevent loosening.

The large oil filter must be replaced with a small one, as the large one is nearly immpossible to remove as it will rub against the chassis.

The clutch shaft thing, I don't know what it's called, that pushes against the Y thing near the thrust bearing must be ground down or the clutch will slip.

The 250 XFlow provides more power than the 3F, but will require some go-fast bits to make a considerable difference.

All in all, I would have to recommend this swap to anybody wishing to change to a six cylinder.

Here's a picture of the engine bay, it looks untidy as I have not yet had time to clean it up. Will post more photos soon.


Cheers
Steve
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the 250 ford is a nice little engine... i would have looked at installing the 300 six myself though, now that is a brute of a six cylinder...

looks like a pretty clean swap, congrates
 
Looks like it should be thier as per factory, nice work.


As for some of the tastes on this board, it matters not what everyone else thinks more what you think.

Good work on your part, something outside the box(as it were said).

Cheers
Rob


Coxy said:
I did the engine swap myself, with a kit from Dellow Automotive in Sydney. It took two days for them to make the kit, and less than two days for shipping, so that seems quite immpressive to me.

The clutch plate supplied with the kit did NOT fit though, as its diameter was too large. As I did the swap within a very short timeframe, I had no choice but to use a sand paper attachment on a grinder and take about 0.75cm (0.4") off the outer edge. This made it work perfectly.

The 3F (Well mine anyway) contains heaps of the little rubber hoses and other pollution control gear, which can be ripped out during the swap, making the engine bay look much neater.

The 250 XFlow I used had no power steering pump, but I will soon attach one. It DID have an airconditioner condenser thing on it, which I need to get hooked up yet.

It gets better fuel ecomony over the old 3F.

The radiator had to have the inlet and outlet pipes swapped to different sides, keeping in mind that on the Ford 250 XFlow the radiator outlet has to be larger to fit the large engine inlet pipe.

The original mounts must me cut off, then the conversion kit ones welded on, but need minor bits ground out to allow engine to fit properly. For compliance purposes, the engine mount bolts must be secured with NyLock nuts to prevent loosening.

The large oil filter must be replaced with a small one, as the large one is nearly immpossible to remove as it will rub against the chassis.

The clutch shaft thing, I don't know what it's called, that pushes against the Y thing near the thrust bearing must be ground down or the clutch will slip.

The 250 XFlow provides more power than the 3F, but will require some go-fast bits to make a considerable difference.

All in all, I would have to recommend this swap to anybody wishing to change to a six cylinder.

Here's a picture of the engine bay, it looks untidy as I have not yet had time to clean it up. Will post more photos soon.


Cheers
Steve
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crushers said:
the 250 ford is a nice little engine... i would have looked at installing the 300 six myself though, now that is a brute of a six cylinder...

looks like a pretty clean swap, congrates
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What cars did north america get with a 250?. I always thought them an oz thing,mainly found in Ford vans F seris trucks,Broncos and D series ford trucks from england
 
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