the no dosh LJ revamp

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Re: the no dosh LJ revamp

Post by donkeychomp » Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:33 pm

It's a 410 engine, 970cc. Asked Courier in Malta to source some hoses, sod all available here. But she's coming along nicely. It all holds water but for how long is anyone's guess...
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Re: the no dosh LJ revamp

Post by Jordi » Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:39 pm

Pretty speedy work on sorting this out. Looking bang tidy.
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Re: the no dosh LJ revamp

Post by donkeychomp » Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:59 pm

Cheers Jordi. Like I said this is my dream car, bollocks to a Ferrari, I've done the speed merchant thing and I've always wanted one of these. And she's been tastefully modded as I would have done it. Looks almost original apart from the 31" tyres and the 2" lift. Keeping this forever.
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Re: the no dosh LJ revamp

Post by Anton » Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:01 am

My dream garage would have one of these in it too. Right next to a V8 locost 7 with independent rear suspension, lsd/locker combination rear diff (so it races well, but turns into a crazy drifter at the touch of a button too) and a small sensible diesel (sorry Dan!) daily driver.

My SJ will do in place of the LJ for now, and I have the sensible DD. Just need the 7.
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Re: the no dosh LJ revamp

Post by twiss » Fri Oct 31, 2014 5:35 pm

Tramp wrote:If I had an lj with a f10a engine in, I'd keep it as is, unless I found an L50 engine from an lj50 & in fairness who wouldn't want a 2-stroke engine in a car? Even if it ment worse fuel economy and power? The noise would certainly make up for it!
I can't wait to get myself an LJ... and really hope it will have a 2 stroke engine in it!!!
It will make such a great noise... especially with a big arse motorbike can on it
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Re: the no dosh LJ revamp

Post by donkeychomp » Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:47 pm

Earlier models of the LJ did have 2 strokes but the LJ80 originally had a 797cc four stroke. No idea how that is possible with 4 cylinders but there you go.
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Re: the no dosh LJ revamp

Post by Tramp » Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:51 pm

donkeychomp wrote:Earlier models of the LJ did have 2 strokes but the LJ80 originally had a 797cc four stroke. No idea how that is possible with 4 cylinders but there you go.
Yeah the lj50 (500cc) and the LJ20 (350cc) Nat ham on difflock had an LJ50,

Fantastic! no power, plenty of noise & blue smoke but not much else! I've always fancied a 2 stroke car a trabant is on my want list!

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Re: the no dosh LJ revamp

Post by courior » Sat Nov 01, 2014 12:54 pm

Donkey.. Parts are in the post :) Should be with you soon as i sent them airmail. Sent u a PM with more info.

My parts bloke said to give him a call with what parts you want and he will see if he has them. He is the official importer of Zuk/Maruti parts. Said he doesnt usually post abroad so best i get the bits from him and post myself, which is no hassle really. Hope they get there soon!

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Re: the no dosh LJ revamp

Post by donkeychomp » Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:37 pm

BIG BIG thanks Aaron. Still can't get my head around the fact it's cheaper to get hoses from Malta than here. My Vitara ones cost double!
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Re: the no dosh LJ revamp

Post by courior » Sun Nov 02, 2014 1:03 am

Shall i get this and send it over?

http://www.maltapark.com/item.aspx?ItemID=3681532
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LWB Pickup Conversion
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