Ke30 2Dr 4Agte Build

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So finally after about 2 years, work has started on my 74 ke30

 

I initally bought the car off here as a long term project, with a massive build in mind of a 3sgte beams, 6 speed etc.

 

but after not doing anything at all for 2 years, getting into a better position financially work has started with the assistance of my housemate.

 

picked up a 4agte a couple weeks ago and have torn that down mostly and looking into rebuild kits (didn't need it, just peace of mind).

 

so far have pulled engine, box, front struts, and diff. most of the car was apart when i got it with the majority of interior parts there,

 

there is very little rust which I'm happy about, 3 small holes in 3 corners of the rear windshield, a couple of small strips around the boot seal have gone, some in the spare wheel well and a bit of surface rust here and there, nothing major.

 

so i went to the local wreckers after doing alot of research on break upgrades etc, looking for xt130 struts, hilux diff etc and of course there is nothing to be found, however i have seen that t3 do a coilover sleeve kit for the ke30 and was wondering if anyone had any experience with these? (and the camber tops) and why more people wouldnt use them??

 

so I'm basically at the point of having everything stripped out, and searching for new bits to put in (and pay for) i'll be doing the majority of work myself, only small amounts of fabrication work i'll try to get help with (no welder here and havn't done it in years) so any advice would be great!

 

now for the pics, starting with how i got it to where its at now (no pics without struts and diff yet only pulled them out tuesday)

the rust spots

removing the 3k

the 4agte as we got it

stripping

 

so far thats it!

 

any tips or parts pm me

 

thanks for looking

 

Brent

[Jono.C]

i have seen that t3 do a coilover sleeve kit for the ke30 and was wondering if anyone had any experience with these? (and the camber tops) and why more people wouldnt use them??

 

Brent

 

Most people use an Hsd sleeve kit because it's a metal sleeve, Not aluminum like the T3 one. Also the t3 sleeve kit doesn't weld to the strut, it sits on a perch which put me off.

 

Just generally the HSD one is better made and quality for not much more money

[Willis]

I love 30 2 doors. Keen.

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thanks for the info jono, is it possible to use the cressida hubs for the break upgrade on the standard ke30 struts or only on the xt130's? if so i'll probably order them this weekend.

 

does anyone have any recomendations for rebuild kits for the 4agte? the bores look pretty good so maybe just a quick hone, but would like a new water and oil pump + bearing kit, gasket kit and headstuds.

 

i've been told that a series 3 rx7 rear diff might be a better option than having to cut down a hilux diff. any idea if it would be worthwhile or too much effort for not enough gain over the hilux?

 

cheers

 

brent

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so ordered arp head bolts and a rebuild kit today. so hopefully that arrives shortly and i can begin work again.

 

I also read that the reason for the xt130's is a larger stub axle so i guess ill probably try and track down a set somewhere.

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thinking of ordering some cams while the engine is all apart, probably nothing too crazy, only running a t28 so any ideas?

 

was thinking around 264...

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My ARP head studs arrived today, still waiting on the rest of the rebuild kit and yet to send the block and head off for some work

 

Got a quote from a rebuild shop close by (wynnum) that will acid bath, deck and hone the block, clean and shave the head for less than $250 so ill be sending that in to get done hopefully either tomorrow or friday next week.

 

I had an awesome idea on the way to work yesterday and after some research it seems it has been done before albeit not as often as i would imagine, I've decided to use a volvo dana 30 diff out of a 240 model, which coincidentally i have a 240 model in the driveway (my housemates, other half of this build) so will be pulling that probably this weekend.

 

after doing some measuring, it seems that with a bit of modification i may be able to use the volvo front strut and wishbone assembly also. I'm hoping i can make it work as that would make the build a bit cheaper and easier on keeping all the stud patterns the same (5x 108) Plus being 4pot calipers would be cool.

 

I'll also be picking up Jordanrolla's mounting kit this weekend..

 

Well that's where it's at as of now, will update on the weekend.

 

cheers

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Bought a Bosch 070, malpassi rising rate fuel reg, cometic 1mm metal headgasket and arp rod bolts tonight, still looking into what sort of cams i should run.

 

pull the engine down further, removed water and oil pumps, will send it off sometime next week for some cleaning and machining.

 

looking at a T50 this weekend also.

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Been really busy with work recently so not much has happened in the way of actual work.

 

But i went and got the engine mount kit from Jordanrolla (thanks mate)

 

on the way home from his place, about 500m down the street saw an e-type convertible and a db6 parked at a cafe...

 

also picked up a t50 and some other things (thanks ali)

 

dropped off the block head crank and pistons, they should be done friday week, received the rebuild kit last friday so that will be all good to go when its back.

 

this weekend should be able to get a bit of time to look at the front struts and pulling the diff etc from the volvo.

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So haven't posted in awhile (although I'm beginning to doubt it's being read anyway)

 

Have received everything I've been waiting on, and picked up the block, crank, pistons, and head from the shop yesterday, so all I really need now is to decide on cams and associated gear and to start to reassemble

 

I've gotten the volvo lca (wishbone) to fit with a slight modification, so if i can find or buy a bearing to use on the strut with my ke30 top hats I hopefully should be able to use the entire front assembly as well.

[timj]

Hi,

Can u post pics of the front?? Need some tips for my ke30.... Thanks.

[4AGEKE55]

Any new progress?