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1G-GTE RA60s
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Fri, 06 August 2004 08:46
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hey ppl i jus need to know how much it will cost me all up to put a 1G-GTE into my RA60
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Perth
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August 2003
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Fri, 06 August 2004 12:22
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5k + people say
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Fri, 06 August 2004 13:16
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I'd estimate $4k-$8k depending upon what you can do yourself.
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Tamworth
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Fri, 06 August 2004 15:44
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um yeh well pretty much nothin so i guess im lookin at about 8K?
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sat, 07 August 2004 09:25
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Well it also depends if you want the car enginnered, becuase you then have to allow for other costs involving that aswell
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cobden /vicoria
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November 2003
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sat, 07 August 2004 11:01
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Unless you can do everything yourself this conversion isn`t worth the bother for what you end up with!!
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sat, 07 August 2004 13:30
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| V8supra wrote on Sat, 07 August 2004 21:01 |
Unless you can do everything yourself this conversion isn`t worth the bother for what you end up with!!
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And what would be worth the bother?
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sat, 07 August 2004 13:46
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A 1GZ-FE of course. With a pair of GT30 roller-bearing turbos. And a 12/71.
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Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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May 2002
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Brisbane
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February 2004
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 08 August 2004 00:32
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Wish somoene would write one for 1ggte into hilux  .
I am going to start mine in a couple of weeks, have been collecting info/guides for the transfer, all into celica so far, but they will help alot, I am sure .
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Tamworth
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June 2004
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 08 August 2004 01:45
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| Grant wrote on Sun, 08 August 2004 08:14 |
Yeah, but Norbie, it's still going to look like an RA60!
Best thing to do Cheese is talk to a few conversion guys in your local area. Also search these forums and the net for guides (there are a few out there) so you get a feel for it yourself. I will be in Tamworth on the 20th of this month so (time permitting) I'm more than happy to talk more about the conversion with you.
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yeh i might hit u up fo that chat grant (time permiting lol) but yeh i was talkin to a mate of mine last nite about it and he thinks that a 4A-GZE would b a betta option for tha RA60 coz its lighter than the 21R-C plus it puts out another 50 odd KW but yeh ive got tha idea id im gunna do a conversion i might aswell go all out. another mate of mine is still tryin to convince me to put a 2JZ-GTE in, but yes lots of money and lots of time would have to b spent getting that in.
but yeh neway thanx fo tha input guys
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I supported Toymods
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Perth, Western Australia
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December 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 08 August 2004 02:35
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Bang for buck wise, I'd be going the 1GGTE route. 4AGZE wont have the torque neccessary to perform admirably, and the 2JZGTE conversion would cost a small fortune if you were to pay someone to install and engineer it, after purchase price.
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I supported Toymods
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Adelaide
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July 2004
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 08 August 2004 02:42
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You can have my motor cheap, it only has a couple of problems, i.e. there are overt 10 cracks in the head and the headgasket doesnt exist anymore...
Gotta love warranties
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 08 August 2004 07:20
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4A-GZE would be crap.
2JZ-GTE would ruin the handling.
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 08 August 2004 08:16
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I seen a 1jz goin into one at the enginners i am going through
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Tamworth
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June 2004
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 08 August 2004 09:18
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how much would the 1G-GTE affect the handling?
yeh ive seen a RA65 with a 1JZ in it, tha dude sed it cost $18000 to do.
tha reason my mate suggested tha 4A-GZE was cost wise coz u can pick them up for dirt cheap and i think he was sayin they pretty much bolt strait in
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cobden /vicoria
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November 2003
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 08 August 2004 09:49
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Nark........I`m not sure what would be worth the bother.I think a 1g is a great conversion but if you have to pay some bastard to do it the cost is pretty high, and for the money you could buy a better car.I mean no disrespect to any people who have done this conversion but to spend let`s say 8K on a (drive in, drive out)conversion you`d have to be REALY sure that a RA60/65 is YOUR ideal car that you`ll keep for many,many years!!!
That`s all...
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Hobart, Tas
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May 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 08 August 2004 10:06
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| cheese_cracka wrote on Sun, 08 August 2004 19:18 |
tha reason my mate suggested tha 4A-GZE was cost wise coz u can pick them up for dirt cheap and i think he was sayin they pretty much bolt strait in
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For an 'A' series engine to bolt up to your existing gearbox would need an A series --> w5x bellhousing. Yes, the xA6x celicas did come with 4as in some markets, but I imagine it would be VERY rare. 4As normally came in cars with a smaller gearboxes, so you'd have to downgrade...
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 08 August 2004 11:13
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| cheese_cracka wrote on Sun, 08 August 2004 19:18 |
how much would the 1G-GTE affect the handling?
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Well, my 1G-GTE was heaps lighter than my 21R-C. It's longer though, so that should sorta counterbalance the lighter weight.
No one really knows for sure. It's a MUCH better car to drive with the 1G though!
| cheese_cracka wrote on Sun, 08 August 2004 19:18 |
tha reason my mate suggested tha 4A-GZE was cost wise coz u can pick them up for dirt cheap and i think he was sayin they pretty much bolt strait in
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I reckon a 4A-GZE would be more difficult and cost more than a 1G-GTE conversion.
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 08 August 2004 11:18
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| V8supra wrote on Sun, 08 August 2004 19:49 |
Nark........I`m not sure what would be worth the bother.I think a 1g is a great conversion but if you have to pay some bastard to do it the cost is pretty high, and for the money you could buy a better car.I mean no disrespect to any people who have done this conversion but to spend let`s say 8K on a (drive in, drive out)conversion you`d have to be REALY sure that a RA60/65 is YOUR ideal car that you`ll keep for many,many years!!!
That`s all...
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True, considering $3k for an RA6x and $8k for the conversion, you're looking at $11k.
An S13 would be better value. But every man and his dog (named dorifuto) has one of those.
What else is there around that price range?
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Tamworth
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June 2004
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 08 August 2004 11:57
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i picked up my RA60 for $1500 from a garage sale lol....
oh yes by tha way my names stefan aswell
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 08 August 2004 15:45
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I'm doing everything I could myself pretty much, I'm up to $5100 for my engine conversion. This includes my new intercooler, a 3" exhaust and intercooler plumbing, my cleaned injectors, replaced oil seals, belts, cam cover seals, a new clutch, cleaned radiator...the list goes on.
I probably didn't need to do a heap of it, I could've used a standard IC, it all adds up. I was just precautionary.
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Hobart, Tas
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May 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Thu, 26 August 2004 14:05
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| cheese_cracka wrote on Sun, 08 August 2004 21:57 |
i picked up my RA60 for $1500 from a garage sale lol....
oh yes by tha way my names stefan aswell
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That's just crazy! 
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Tamworth
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June 2004
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Thu, 26 August 2004 14:31
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| Stefan wrote on Fri, 27 August 2004 00:05 |
| cheese_cracka wrote on Sun, 08 August 2004 21:57 |
i picked up my RA60 for $1500 from a garage sale lol....
oh yes by tha way my names stefan aswell
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That's just crazy!
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yes i thought so too
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Tamworth
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June 2004
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 29 August 2004 05:14
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hey will i have to take out tha power steering to be able to fit tha 1G in? and do i have to change the diff and if so would a hiace diff do it?
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Sun, 29 August 2004 23:51
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No
Yes
Yes
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Mon, 30 August 2004 00:18
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That first yes should be a: "Depends on how often you want to change a diff".
I'm on my third, but I've had my car for a while, and I don't drop burnouts and do stupid shit like that.
Flatshifting, yes. Burnouts, no.
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Hobart, Tas
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May 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Mon, 30 August 2004 01:50
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What about aircon... did you delete yours, Nark? And if so, do you have to?
I assume that a Ga70 or GZwhateveritis would have had aircon, so the barakcets etc woudl be there on the side of the engine.
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Mon, 30 August 2004 02:03
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Yeah, I removed my air cond after a while..
The compressor sat about 3-4mm off the radiator and actually hit against it (don't know when, but I had the marks on the radiator to prove it).
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townsville NQLD
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February 2004
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Mon, 30 August 2004 06:56
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i picked up my RA60 for $1500 from a garage sale lol....
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i picked up both my ra40's (seperate occasions) for $200 they both avertised for $500 each in the begining. i told them $50, they laughed but i was the one laughin when i walked away with the car cheap
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Mon, 30 August 2004 07:27
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my advise is to buy something that is already converted, engineered and seems to be running well .. u dont make ur money back on conversions so its usually a bargain to buy something rather than create something
also have u considered the time ur car will be off the road ...
anyway ... why would u 1g the ra60 ... 1g an RA65 !!!!!!!!!
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Tamworth
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June 2004
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Mon, 30 August 2004 09:58
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coz ive got a RA60 not a RA65.......
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Mon, 30 August 2004 11:18
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yes obviously - it was a joke country boy
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Tamworth
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June 2004
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Re: 1G-GTE RA60s
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Mon, 30 August 2004 11:26
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yes i know i jus like being ignorant 
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