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by oldeskewltoy
Tue Sep 28, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: TVIS inlet
Replies: 54
Views: 30699

Re: TVIS inlet

I see no huge challenge in removing the inner walls for each cylinder - remove plemum, remove a 1" section from the back side(@ outer radii) of the runners - remove center divider/port smooth, weld up back side and weld plenum. If done carefully you might be able to hide the welds and it'll app...
by oldeskewltoy
Mon Sep 27, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: TVIS inlet
Replies: 54
Views: 30699

Re: TVIS inlet

A TVIS manifold will be hardpressed to flow enough for 200hp - the passages in the downward section of the runners is too small - Extrude Home may be useful here. interesting series of photos..... https://a4.pbase.com/o6/01/187001/1/113940466.JXxzNar3.Mk1noobintakecut3.jpg https://a4.pbase.com/o6/0...
by oldeskewltoy
Fri Sep 24, 2021 2:39 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: TVIS inlet
Replies: 54
Views: 30699

Re: TVIS inlet

no clearance issues. I did fabricate the intake side of things - shortening a stock intake hose, and using the Ford Ranger airbox, with an added snorkel behind the headlamp. A TVIS manifold will be hardpressed to flow enough for 200hp - the passages in the downward section of the runners is too smal...
by oldeskewltoy
Sat Sep 18, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: TVIS inlet
Replies: 54
Views: 30699

Re: TVIS inlet

When I had the plenum swap built for my engine..... https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/Blake_s_intake4.jpg https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/Blake_s_intake2.jpg https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/Blake_s_intake6.jpg https://gallery.ostport...
by oldeskewltoy
Thu Aug 26, 2021 11:59 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: High C/R & Fuel Octane...
Replies: 6
Views: 5324

Re: High C/R & Fuel Octane...

just to add a little...

1) Chamber shape/condition can either minimize, or exaggerate detonation. Anything "sharp" in the chamber will promote detonation

2) Squish gap - distance piston is away from head - tighter tends to minimize detonation
by oldeskewltoy
Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:08 am
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WTB 20v oil pan and tray
Replies: 2
Views: 5776

Re: WTB 20v oil pan and tray

As far as an oil pan... you can use an oil pan from an AE95 All-Trac, unfortunately the 4AF that came in the all trac didn't use a windage tray https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,1989,corolla,1.6l+l4,1275173,engine,oil+pan,5562 https://www.rockauto.com/info/1046/ITOP06B__ra_p.jpg
by oldeskewltoy
Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:43 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Return #5: Spare engine boogaloo
Replies: 7
Views: 7231

Re: Return #5: Spare engine boogaloo

just a thought.......

you might want to have a professional machine shop check, and set your bearing clearances. They have the equipment needed to set them.

As you mentioned you believe you were out of spec..........
by oldeskewltoy
Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:10 pm
Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
Topic: FOR SALE: Toda 256* camshafts for 4age or 4agze.
Replies: 2
Views: 6306

Re: FOR SALE: Toda 256* camshafts for 4age or 4agze.

FOR SALE: Toda 256* camshafts for 4age or 4agze. Installed...but not run. I picked up another set of camshafts that are more aggressive and more along the lines of what I was needing. These camshafts are like new, come in original box, with cam card. They will run on a stock USDM ecu or JDM ecu. Pr...
by oldeskewltoy
Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:09 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Return #5: Spare engine boogaloo
Replies: 7
Views: 7231

Re: Return #5: Spare engine boogaloo

As expected my engine build did not last long. It's time to salvage what's possible. More details coming tomorrow but for now I have one question. Is it possible to use a big port (ae86) head on a 7-rib (smallport, ae92) block? The block has what looks like an external oil return. The internal retu...
by oldeskewltoy
Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:59 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: HIGH comp Big port carby build with MANY questions
Replies: 45
Views: 30523

Re: HIGH comp Big port carby build with MANY questions

Wow.... away for a week....... Doesn't look like I have to worry about the oil. Cause my block is fucked either way :lol: https://i.imgur.com/YS47KSY.jpg Is that a crack in the liner on the far left...??? Looks a bit too vertical... As far as gasket types - most of the aftermarket composite gaskets ...
by oldeskewltoy
Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:19 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Welded injector ports
Replies: 3
Views: 3485

Re: Welded injector ports

I have a 200hp+ capable smallport head that had been used with carbs. For some reason the builder decided to weld up the injection ports rather than plugging them. Any thoughts as to whether it might be salvagable to run with injectors again? If you can get the proper alignment, I see no reason the...
by oldeskewltoy
Fri Jun 25, 2021 2:02 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Bigport, Weird engine sound
Replies: 8
Views: 7316

Re: Bigport, Weird engine sound

Hey, last few days the sound has been "normal". It happens when i press throttle slightly, its like valve train sound coming out of intake. Maybe im just listening my engine little bit too closely :D Im still waiting to get my toda cam gears, but when i get them im going to check and adju...
by oldeskewltoy
Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Bigport, Weird engine sound
Replies: 8
Views: 7316

Re: Bigport, Weird engine sound

jondee86 wrote: as I don't hear anything unusual in your video.

Cheers... jondee86



nor did I.....


SOME bigports do develop a vacuum leak at the TVIS butterfly shaft bushings, additionally, a few of these cars also tend to have a slight knocking sound also related to the worn TVIS assembly
by oldeskewltoy
Sat Jun 12, 2021 12:16 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-077: Nothing double natural about twincharging
Replies: 4
Views: 4597

Re: OST-077: Nothing double natural about twincharging

As this is being twincharged (for those unknowing - twincharge is using both a supercharger and turbocharger in the same engine)...... Coming up with a cam for this beast was no easy task. After consulting with the engineers @ Cat camshafts, a "new" camshaft design was built. 258 overall, ...
by oldeskewltoy
Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:22 am
Forum: TECH: ZN6, ZC6 (FR-S,BRZ,86)
Topic: Exploring the 4U-GSE/FA20
Replies: 12
Views: 56535

Re: Exploring the 4U-GSE/FA20

zze86 wrote:Old but....any updates?


sorry... I've been too busy with clients to explore further......
by oldeskewltoy
Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:19 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: AE86 Automatic transmission
Replies: 3
Views: 4369

Re: AE86 Automatic transmission

Hi. I have a Blacktop that is being fitted to an automatic trans from a ae86 rwd. Little tricky but flexplate is from MR2 for the 8 bolt crank. My question is this, did AE86 autos use a plate like a spacer between the flexplate and crank? The flexplate that came off the blacktop has that plate behi...
by oldeskewltoy
Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:13 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-077: Nothing double natural about twincharging
Replies: 4
Views: 4597

Re: OST-077: Nothing double natural about twincharging

https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/4_down_all_views_3_panel.jpg With the port work complete, it is off to get its valve job. As this head will be running substantial boost levels, minimum specs (.5mm valve margin) just will not cut it, and the original exhaust valves while still...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-077: Nothing double natural about twincharging
Replies: 4
Views: 4597

Re: OST-077: Nothing double natural about twincharging

Could you point a tell a bit more about this comment: And as this will be running substantial boost, ARP studs will be used, so clearance is added so the studs can't interfere with oil flow Thx The oil feeds the head at #1 bolt on the exhaust side. Essentially when you use ARP studs, there is a pos...
by oldeskewltoy
Thu May 27, 2021 8:14 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-077: Nothing double natural about twincharging
Replies: 4
Views: 4597

Re: OST-077: Nothing double natural about twincharging

A twin charge! That's interesting and I'm looking forward to see this progress! :) ;) 1down https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/1_down_chamber_view~0.jpg As this is a boosted build that will be running up to 40 psi, every effort is being made to minimize detonation, including &qu...
by oldeskewltoy
Mon May 24, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-077: Nothing double natural about twincharging
Replies: 4
Views: 4597

OST-077: Nothing double natural about twincharging

https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/ost-077.jpg So in October of 2020 my client contacts me about building him a head for a twincharge build. He'll will be running a supercharger from a Mazda Millenia, and the turbo he is planning on is TD06sl2-20g The head arrives, and gets dism...
by oldeskewltoy
Fri May 21, 2021 4:38 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-075: Blue(top) Hawaii
Replies: 6
Views: 5353

Re: OST-075: Blue(top) Hawaii

I know it's tedious but in my opinion you would be best off to measure it yourself - if they did change the specs at one point who knows what version you have in hand. EDIT: as for the illustration it looks intended as an abstract and not to the actual degree as 8° ATDC isn't anywhere close to what...
by oldeskewltoy
Thu May 20, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: ECU/tuning
Replies: 9
Views: 7303

Re: ECU/tuning

I suppose that I was thinking of using a smallport engine, and a set of cams with an aftermarket intake manifold and exhaust/header. This would have a static compression ratio in the mid 10:1 range, if I recall correctly. In my experience with Honda B series engines over the years, one did not seem...
by oldeskewltoy
Thu May 20, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Reviving an old chassis, alternative parts?
Replies: 14
Views: 10019

Re: Reviving an old chassis, alternative parts?

What do the both of you want when you are finished? It tends to help, if you have a plan first. As far as fuel tanks... Spectra TO1B - when available is the correct aftermarket fuel tank. As far as sending units... one appear to still be available - 83320-19715, the other 2 are no longer available. ...
by oldeskewltoy
Thu May 13, 2021 1:19 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-075: Blue(top) Hawaii
Replies: 6
Views: 5353

Re: OST-075: Blue(top) Hawaii

I enjoy reading these posts. I wish this forum was as active as it was back in the late 1990's. Thank you.... I'm doing my part in keeping the forum alive..... ;) I seen the clearance thing but disregarded the 'hot' part entirely as the seemed in the ballpark for 'cold' - maybe another typo? Have y...
by oldeskewltoy
Mon May 10, 2021 9:36 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-075: Blue(top) Hawaii
Replies: 6
Views: 5353

Re: OST-075: Blue(top) Hawaii

I'll venture an uneducated guess. A negative number for the exhaust valve closure, i.e. -8.0 BTDC. Perhaps a negative "before" degree reading equals "after"? PS: Are you keeping the fishing line weight or returning it to the client? The nomenclature is very strange to begin with...
by oldeskewltoy
Fri May 07, 2021 7:33 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: ECU/tuning
Replies: 9
Views: 7303

Re: ECU/tuning

What does everyone do for a mild N/A setup? I am not looking to go balls to the wall with the car... Regardless of what is done to the Corolla, my daily will likely be significantly faster anyway. what do you consider "mild"? Stock a 4AGE makes about 112-115hp at the flywheel. Keeping sto...
by oldeskewltoy
Thu May 06, 2021 10:04 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-075: Blue(top) Hawaii
Replies: 6
Views: 5353

Re: OST-075: Blue(top) Hawaii

Are those valve seats machined crookedly? Why yes.... yes they are :cry: . And don't ask how they did it... cause I don't even know..... This is just another reason to get the head properly rebuilt.... So, on to deburring the head, and I found this :shock: https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/us...
by oldeskewltoy
Wed May 05, 2021 1:10 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-075: Blue(top) Hawaii
Replies: 6
Views: 5353

Re: OST-075: Blue(top) Hawaii

A closer look at the valves...... Once you get past the really bad one... do you see it? https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/valves_upon_removal.jpg The TVIS effect.... Valves 1, 4,5, and 8, the valves w/o the TVIS butterflies have far more build up. https://gallery.ostportworks.c...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue May 04, 2021 8:36 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-075: Blue(top) Hawaii
Replies: 6
Views: 5353

OST-075: Blue(top) Hawaii

https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/normal_ost-075.jpg After discussing this build with my client, he sent me his largeport head, and his Crower cams. https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/Arrived.jpg Unpacked... https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/1...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:21 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-072: Bass Ackwards
Replies: 0
Views: 3315

OST-072: Bass Ackwards

It is uncommon for me to start, and end a build thread in just the first post - but this wasn't an ordinary build. https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/normal_OST-072.jpg Yep... the image is correct.... This head was just a FUBAR that once finished still came out perfect. It began ...