1g-gte

Quint · 03-06-2009, 08:24 AM

I've put 60,000km on my 1G, i've run it at 12lb and i've dragged her a few times, only had minor problems.

Clutch is the weakest things in the drivetrain, its the cheapest and easiest to replace, replace it with a hilux clutch (older hilux have the same spline count and same diameter 9" for the NA 9 1/2" for the turbo) its slightly more heavy duty.

If you manage to destroy a W58 gearbox with a 1G, you are a champion.

Only problems i've had with my 1G is, ignitor pack, alternator, knock sensors and oil seals on my turbos. Oh and she finally broke a camshaft, but at 200,000km a broken lobe on a camshaft is hardly a big issue.

But its ultimately up to you, but they are nice cars to drive, a bit of seat time and you will be able to get her moving quite well.

03-06-2009, 08:24 AM	#7
Quint Intake Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 32	I've put 60,000km on my 1G, i've run it at 12lb and i've dragged her a few times, only had minor problems. Clutch is the weakest things in the drivetrain, its the cheapest and easiest to replace, replace it with a hilux clutch (older hilux have the same spline count and same diameter 9" for the NA 9 1/2" for the turbo) its slightly more heavy duty. If you manage to destroy a W58 gearbox with a 1G, you are a champion. Only problems i've had with my 1G is, ignitor pack, alternator, knock sensors and oil seals on my turbos. Oh and she finally broke a camshaft, but at 200,000km a broken lobe on a camshaft is hardly a big issue. But its ultimately up to you, but they are nice cars to drive, a bit of seat time and you will be able to get her moving quite well.