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Wanted 78mm T4 Crank
the_addoniss - October 8th, 2004 at 05:48 AM

Im after a 78mm Crankshaft for a T4 engine rebuild.

If you can help please call Alan on 0408788411
Brisbane, QLD.


Bizarre - October 8th, 2004 at 08:21 AM

I would try Richard at V Force in Sydney - does a lot of T4 stuff
0408 991 247

or u2u Alex Holzl - that is is son


the_addoniss - October 9th, 2004 at 10:50 AM

Yeah thanks for that. That might be the go but im still looking for other options.


bugmeister - October 9th, 2004 at 12:02 PM

I would just import one from DMS or the like yourself for the cheapest option. That is what I did with my 78.4 T4 with T1 journals. http://www.demellocranks.com/ 


the_addoniss - October 10th, 2004 at 04:55 AM

Thanks for the reply Bugmeister,
Was wondering if you remember how much it cost you including freight?


bugmeister - October 10th, 2004 at 09:09 AM

I paid what it currently says on the website, which is US$375, and I think US$53 foe economy shipping. Although I did get hit with 18% duty and GST when it arrived - you maybe able to get away with 3% duty if you get them to decalre it as vintage car restoration parts (which is something i've since learnt). I bought when the AU$ was approx. .50US so it probably ended up costing $900 or so. You could probably get it in now for like $700 or so (just go to http://www.xe.com/ucc  and convert US$425 to AU$ and then best case scenario multiply by 1.13 for duty/gst and add $50 for customs fees - that should get you close).

I was at first apprehensive about ordering from OS but it does give you so much freedom and saves you an AMAZING amount.

Also what are you building with the T4? I have found that if you are switching to T1 journals then you can maybe use 96.52mm VS Commodore pistons which have a 22mm pin and a super low pin height coupled with the 78.4 crank to build a near stock-width 2.3L. That is what I have done - although somewhere along the line I got frustrated by the lack of a decent exhaust, and built a T1 to whet the appetite. The T4 should get humming again though early next year.


Alex Holzl - October 10th, 2004 at 10:40 AM

the last one just went into my bros motor sorry dude