EK special in NZ

[ek amigo]

Thanks for the compliment blacky , but I only supervise , its my fabricator who does all the work , he is fearless.

[Sputzwagon]

WOW...that Toyota donk is huge!!!
That'll certainly fill the engine bay! This thing will go like the clappers!!
It is like putting a V8 in a box trailer..the power to weight ratio is going to be awesome!!

Scotty.

[ek amigo]

yea it was a bit of a squeeze , it's roughly 700mmx700mm . the 1uzfe toyota V8 are a pretty nice engine , 6 bolt mains ,4 cams , 32 valves etc and all pretty lightweight . it's amazing you can get an engine from a $160.000 car for 1500 bucks ! they are getting used more and more now especially in the Hilux utes so theres quite a few people around that are up with the wiring which is very complicated , that's the next big step.

[ek amigo]

Hey Camel I can't seem to PM you back about the stub axles , you can email me on peter@cranetec.co.nz if you like.

[ek amigo]

found this clip on youtube , has some nice shots of holdens in 1966 especially the EK model
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvVdaP6F ... re=related

[Devilrod]

Those toyaota v8's can sure pack a punch. Nice choice. I've experienced the IS250F's v8 its quick!!

[Mick Jagger]

bit more bang for your buck than a Grey
i wont race you

[ek amigo]

Have done a few more things in the engine bay , radiator, fans, trans cooler etc . getting close to making some noise I hope ,the wiring scares me a bit though , if anybody has any wiring info it would be appreciated.

[russo]

that looks sensational ,i want one in mine now
well done keep up the great work

[fbtim]

Where ever you go you'll get there quick, and in style!

[Mick]

could say god it's crammed in there but it's prolly no different to the car it came out of

[Blacky]

Just sent a mate an email , he is a guru with these motors , he set up the one in our Hilux - will let you know when he gets back to me.

[ek amigo]

thanks Blacky much appreciated , here is some details of the engine ,computer etc . It's a 1991 Toyota celsior (LS400) UCF11 1UZFE V8 connected to a 30-41LE auto transmission , the ECU is 89661-50102 26p/16p/22p/26p . How is it over west at the moment , seriously considering looking for a job over there , things not to good here at the moment.

[vmx-mxr]

Well done so far Amigo !

Only thing - any chance of getting rid of the Toyo logo on the manifold ?

From the look of things so far you goes are really on top of things and I doubt the wiring will stop you - and yeah - that tunnel almost looks like a factory job.

I like to watch

Dave Mac

[ek amigo]

I will get the grinder out straight away dave , it does look a bit weird. thanks for the good words ,I have a brilliant fabricator I will pass on your comments.