I reckon for hiway driving, our Prado feels gutless as it is with 32" tyres. If I ever have to fiddle around with the diffs, I think I'll be changing the ratio. 4L is awesome still though.
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[QUOTE=maulbeagle;469810]Have heard that the fuel consumption of the petrol engine is horrendous ?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=amts;469812]Heard that a replacement D4D engine is horrendous [/QUOTE]
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Hey Glen, I've just been reading through your list of mods (while drooling) and seen this;
"If I were to install a supercharger or different brake calipers, I'll need to have my existing certificate updated."
Did you still need to do that when you got the SC done? And when you say different calipers, do you mean new or just a different brand?[B][URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?30380-Ratsack-s-90-Series-Prado"]Toyota Prado GXL Kimberly - 95 Series - 3.4L V6[/URL][/B]
[QUOTE=maulbeagle;469810]Have heard that the fuel consumption of the petrol engine is horrendous ?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=amts;469812]Heard that a replacement D4D engine is horrendous [/QUOTE]
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Hey mate,
Yes, generally speaking a supercharger needs to be certified to be road legal. In NSW/RTA the rule is specifically about power increases of more than 20% or where a vehicle was not originally released with forced induction. I've had to get my certificate replaced with a new one. Luckily they were happy with the performance of my brakes so I've not had to modify them. I did have some issues with emissions testing though!
For brake modifications, I'm not sure what I was referring to in the original post you read, but if I was required to improve the braking performance I'd need to upgrade to larger calipers. The moment you make significant changes to the brakes (alternative calipers, hoses, boosters, control boxes, etc) you'll need to have the vehicle brake tested and engineered. The testing is an expensive exercise.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Last edited by glen_ep; 31-03-2020, 06:07 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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So.... What do you plan to do to fix it? Look awesome though. Even my stock 265/75 are close to rubbing at the front. If I go through some thick mud, I reckon they'll definitely rub in the same spot yours are.[B][URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?30380-Ratsack-s-90-Series-Prado"]Toyota Prado GXL Kimberly - 95 Series - 3.4L V6[/URL][/B]
[QUOTE=maulbeagle;469810]Have heard that the fuel consumption of the petrol engine is horrendous ?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=amts;469812]Heard that a replacement D4D engine is horrendous [/QUOTE]
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Last edited by glen_ep; 31-03-2020, 06:05 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Last edited by glen_ep; 31-03-2020, 06:03 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Last edited by glen_ep; 31-03-2020, 06:01 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Originally posted by glen_ep View PostSo I ended up buying the Maxxis Bighorns in the same size (255/85R16). Specifications indicate they're a little taller than the BFG MT KM2's (33.5" vs 33.1"), and according to my tape measure their tread surface area is definitely wider than the BFG's (~200mm vs ~180mm). The result of which is, rubbing !
My 285/75R16 KM2 measures 33.1 on 8" rim, your previous tires (255/85R16) are 33.3 on 7" rim.
So not much bellow the Bighorn but who knows how accurate those specs are
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...ails#techspecs2002 Prado 90 1KDFTV engine (D4D 163hp) / Front ARB RD90 / Stock rear diff locker / Oldman shocks / front ironman HD springs / total chaos UCA's / Extended sway bar links / front diff drop / procomp 8" Xtreme alloy wheels with -12mm offset / 285/75R16 BFG KM2 / front ASFIR bumper / Xdyna 9000lbs winch / Asfir fuel tank & transfer skid plates /custom built side rocker panels / 4.56 gearing coming soon
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I just realised you don't have your side steps. Do you worry about sil damage with where you take your Prado? I haven't even scrubbed the side steps yet but my nephew used to fairly regularly in his Hilux (before the lift).[B][URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?30380-Ratsack-s-90-Series-Prado"]Toyota Prado GXL Kimberly - 95 Series - 3.4L V6[/URL][/B]
[QUOTE=maulbeagle;469810]Have heard that the fuel consumption of the petrol engine is horrendous ?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=amts;469812]Heard that a replacement D4D engine is horrendous [/QUOTE]
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Originally posted by Steve M View PostMan of many talents you are Glen. At least was only minor and you new how to repair it so would imagine saved your self some hard earned $$....Cheers Steve
Cheers Steve The rebuild kit is $230 USD plus shipping - a little costly for home maintenance but definitely worth it. Letting something like this go would result in a much bigger / expensive failure. One of the worst risks of a supercharger is if it catastrophically fails and sends shrapnel directly into the engine intake. Can't imagine what I'd do if that happened.
Originally posted by ranster View PostLooks great!
My 285/75R16 KM2 measures 33.1 on 8" rim, your previous tires (255/85R16) are 33.3 on 7" rim.
So not much bellow the Bighorn but who knows how accurate those specs are
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...ails#techspecs
Hey Ranster,
I'm not sure about the accuracy of those specs either. I called BFG a couple years back and they quoted 33.1", but perhaps that phone consultant was just calculating based on 255/85R16. I do know that the tread surface on the Bighorns are definitely wider, by about 20mm, and the height difference between worn BFG's and these has noticably affected my acceleration performance. Also, I was parked next to 2 month old BFG KM2's the other day, 285 aspect 33's. The height difference was very noticable!
Originally posted by ratsack View PostI just realised you don't have your side steps. Do you worry about sil damage with where you take your Prado? I haven't even scrubbed the side steps yet but my nephew used to fairly regularly in his Hilux (before the lift).glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Last edited by glen_ep; 31-03-2020, 05:55 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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