LUVTruck.com

My truck just isn't fast enough. I've gotten it up to 75 on the freeway, at 4k rpms and I don't want to go any faster cuz im afraid ill blow the headgasket and warp the head again.. I was so hoping after the rebuild of my engine that we could get it to be quicker and faster, but its almost the same as before.

Before I could get to like 60, BARELY, so the extra 15 mph helps a lot for freeways, and I accelerated very slow before, but its still kind of the same unless i romp on it.

What kinds of things could I do to make my little 4 banger 4 speed faster guys? You all are experts, and I dont want to spend any money either. If I can get away with not spending.


Thanks again

-Chris

hehe...to go fast you gotta pay some cash...simple upgrades are outlined in the drivetrain upgrade section. But the most common ones are a Weber carb...header..electronic ignition and a cam from Delta..do that and ou'll be able to romp around a bet quicker

_________________
'80 Luv 4x4, 3" BL, 1.5" SL, 32/36, 2.25" exhaust...and fuzzy dice.
'95 Toyota 4Runner Limited 5-Speed.

heh, alllrighttt

ill have to get me some of that stuff

how much for all of it? over a grand?

hehe..no, header runs around $150, Weber will set you back $350 or so (if you get a new one, ebay has them cheaper if you bide your time..I got mine for $115 shipped to my door from a fellow member here) electronic ignition is a salvage yard thing..price will vary but shouldn't be more than $100 for all the stuff...so figure $500 or so depending on where you get the carb..might be less

_________________
'80 Luv 4x4, 3" BL, 1.5" SL, 32/36, 2.25" exhaust...and fuzzy dice.
'95 Toyota 4Runner Limited 5-Speed.

header like he said ... weber i pay $25 at the yard some need rebuild others i just bolt on... rebuild kit $25....and electronic ignition around $35 around here

_________________
My old but now gone Luv...

And don't forget the Offenhauser intake Am working on them for all of us.

_________________
http://www.purerockradio.net/

Heh, yeah I'm excited about that one.

I think i might need another luvtruck member around vancouver, wa to help me salvage some stuff. I'm 18 and I really have no idea what to look for. If I could find everything I could install it, well almost everything, I would have no idea how to do an electronic ignition. heh

Anyway, thanks guys. You all rock. but im sure you all knew that :-p

And a 5 speed conversion to get those rrrr's down.

The best 4-banger combo for a Luv IMHO is a 84-86 1.9 Impulse engine (G200Z), re-worked cam from Delta, 82 isuzu pup/isuzu imark/chevy luv electronic distributor and ignition module, weber w/offy intake, header, 86-89 isuzu pup 5 speed w/rear end and driveline (from a pup with a 2.6), and IMHO a step-side bed.

The distributor/ignition module conversion is a very simple wiring job and instructions are available here on this site. It greatly increases you hp, mileage, and used in combination with an accel high-output coil that costs around $35.00, this all will give you the best bang for your buck.

I ran 2 1/2 inch pipe out to the back with a cherry bomb, a cheapo auto parts store muffler, and a cheap resonator tip. It sounds quiet enough when you are cruising by the cops, but has a nice rumble when you put your foot into it. Plus it's a cheaper way to go and the back pressure is perfect for this engine combo.

The only adapting work necessary on the tranny and rear-end swap is you will need to swap your springs to the pup rear-end to keep your wheels centered in the rear wheel-wells, and you will have to relocate the tab welded to the pup rear-end that the brake line junction box bolts to from one end to another.

The same flywheel, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing, rear engine adapter plate, and clutch disk will all still fit and be useable.

You will also need to use the pup driveline because the splines of a stock 4 speed and a pup 5 speed are different at the rear of the tranny where the driveline connects, and the bolt pattern of the two drivelines are different where the tail-end of the driveline connects to the rear-end yoke, but the u-joints are all exactly the same.

Just find a pup with a 2.6 to get your rear-end, 5 speed, and driveline from to make sure you get their heavier version, the swap will go in quick and easy, it will last you a long time, and your speedo should be right on the money.

I did all of this for under $1000.00...but it took me a while to round it all up cheap.

Now to help you on your search...haunt ebay constantly, and use this site:

http://car-part.com/

Have fun and happy hunting!