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by karl_2ltgc
Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: lb 2.6 swap questions
Replies: 17
Views: 3919

Re: lb 2.6 swap questions

city hunter wrote:I had a few questions about this swap before I go ahead and do it.

FIrst anyone who has done it. How much does it throw off the cars balance?
Heavier springs and shocks, will sort out balance.
Stick the battery in the boot, can take about 5kgs outa the flywheel :)
by karl_2ltgc
Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: Anyone interested in starion rear disc brake conversion?
Replies: 5
Views: 962

Re: Anyone interested in starion rear disc brake conversion?

Hey steve i read some good things about QFM check out this thread, apparently they can do starion stuff > http://performanceforums.com/forums/sho ... 228&page=2
by karl_2ltgc
Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:17 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: HJ galant
Replies: 5
Views: 1047

Re: HJ galant

Its a dark mettalic green.
Windows are tinted to, is that factory, about everyone i see has a light tint on it?
by karl_2ltgc
Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:59 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: HJ galant
Replies: 5
Views: 1047

Re: HJ galant

Thats about the only pic i got.
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by karl_2ltgc
Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: 2.0 4G52 into GD Galant - What do i need??
Replies: 2
Views: 917

Re: 2.0 4652 into GD Galant - What do i need??

You need to have a 2ltr flywheel clutch plate and disc. If the 2ltr disc is different then you can probably use the 1.6 clutch plate. Starting off with a 5spd is a much better idea. Other than that just use sigma engine mounts, get a exhaust done and your sweet. Get a custom 2 to one setup made so t...
by karl_2ltgc
Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: my first (real) project :)
Replies: 140
Views: 30006

Re: my first (real) project :)

Astron 2.6 FTW my friend. Stuff the 1600... its a nice motor but its lacking about 1ltr of capacity. A standard 2.6 wont break boxes and diffs in a galant. Unless youve locked the diff and are runnning race rubber.... Will be good for a high 15second 1/4 mile and will be faster than average v6 commo...
by karl_2ltgc
Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: Panel/Paint Shop
Topic: Respraying a Sigma
Replies: 31
Views: 10184

Re: Respraying a Sigma

I was just going to do a panel or two at a time to avoid some of the pitfalls of a home job.
by karl_2ltgc
Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:00 pm
Forum: Scorpion's Space
Topic: Adjustable Cam sprocket 2.6l
Replies: 9
Views: 1808

Re: Adjustable Cam sprocket 2.6l

Ive got a cheater parts cam sprocket in my car. It makes it goo faster. Fkn woosh.
by karl_2ltgc
Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: HJ galant
Replies: 5
Views: 1047

Re: HJ galant

Were are they and how soon can i have them. Dont need pics.
You have pm. I'l take the whole car if price is right. Or just the bits.
by karl_2ltgc
Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:17 pm
Forum: Panel/Paint Shop
Topic: Respraying a Sigma
Replies: 31
Views: 10184

Re: Respraying a Sigma

I'm interested in learning some paint skills. I got a compressor an just got a good paint gun.
Any recommended reading?
by karl_2ltgc
Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:15 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Topic: R31 front struts on a Sigma
Replies: 54
Views: 19359

Re: R31 front struts on a Sigma

I have some r31 knowledge. And i know that R31 struts suck. Thats why you put z31 struts in R31's.
http://forum.r31skylineclub.com/index.php?topic=12150.0

274mm vented disc with big ass single piston calliper.
by karl_2ltgc
Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:02 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: HJ galant
Replies: 5
Views: 1047

Re: HJ galant

How much you pay?
I have one of these in my back yard that needs some front panels, just cant find any!!!! Seems the ones that end in wrecking yards are usually stacked in the front.
Mines a 'sports' version whatever that means. v6, 5spd with 150k on the clock.