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[Blaeven]

Tristan diesel engines do not ignite using a spark plug. They ignite purely from the compression of the engine, so no. Not all the same principals of a petrol engine work with a diesel engine.

i already know that... but i'm pretty sure you can still jam more boost into a TD engine and make more power...

[Soop]

how much boost can you fit into something running 12:1 static comp or more?

[CRUISN]

Paul, buy a Proton Jumbuck.

[Soop]

LOL, aren't they like disposable phones? Use them once and throw them away.

[Mulletslayer]

dont go the rodeo man, mates got one(turbo deisel), used it to tow the boat into town and it was a peice of shit for towing, brothers got a hilux, it isnt too bad, but still lacks abit of power but seemed to do better then the rodeo, cant kill the thing tho, lots was wrong with it but it jsut kept on going, also i have noticed when using landcrusiers that when towing, autos use a hell of alot more fuel, we had a manual and aunty had an auto, same trip towing the boat, ours $20 and hers just over $50, was riduculous

[B4TT]

A diesel is still an engine so some things will apply to get more powahz, ive seen Land cruisers with a larger TMIC get slight improvements, more boost will give more power as well, tuning will also help.... the overall performance gained might not match that of a petrol but its still something.

[Soop]

comes down to $$ / Kw. In the end its not really worth it, they do the job perfectly well standard. Dylan you freaking Nazi!!

[B4TT]

yeah for sure, I do agree on that

[SUBARU]

Paul... Let me know what your max budget is. I have a mate that is selling a MINT, I mean really mint F150. He's totally restored it and was using it as a tow car for his race car. Only selling it as he needs something that will fit the rest of the family in it....

[Soop]

I need to fit 5-6 people also ...

[SUBARU]

Pretty sure that this is a three seater....

Details about the F150:

1986 Ford F100 LWB
5.0 Litre EFI V8
4 Speed Manual
Duel Fuel LPG (110 litre tank)
Motor rebuilt for towing 15000kms, is showing 300,000 on the clock, but has had the Motor Diff and gearbox and suspension rebuilt
Bodywork had been done and upgraded to 1990 F150 Specs
Custom Paint Colour, custom trim, alloy wheels, towing wise dont know the rating all i know its able to legally pull my trailer and race car.

He's asking $18k for it. (negotiable)

[Xon]

I need to fit 5-6 people also ...

Put them in the back?

[B4TT]

your keen on getting him into an F150 arnt you I vote he gets a Lada Niva Ute it wont tow much, it will break down every 2nd start if you get a good one and in the event of a crash the tray will end up overtaking the bonnet hmmm doesnt sound real good now actually

[SUBARU]

your keen on getting him into an F150 arnt you

I vote he gets a Lada Niva Ute it wont tow much, it will break down every 2nd start if you get a good one and in the event of a crash the tray will end up overtaking the bonnet

hmmm doesnt sound real good now actually

Yeah! He needs a tow car and this will do it on it's ear!

My mum had a Lada Niva! It was hilarious...

Pics of the F150 added....

[CRUISN]

Extra cab Silverado. Two doors, 5 seats, 350 and a tray.

[Soop]

Vz has a more efficient, more powerfull engine... hmmm A 1 tonne VZ might be the go.

[B4TT]

thats a pretty nice looking ute

[CRUISN]

Vz has a more efficient, more powerfull engine... hmmm

A 1 tonne VZ might be the go.

A few posts ago you said needed to be able to carry 5 people?

Crewman then?

[Soop]

Good point. Lesson #112937562535: Never listen to Soop while he's on his Lunch break on a 35c day. I think i've got something lined up, I'll let y'all know. Still got the shit box GX though

[Soop]

Got one. Vy SS..