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- Thu Sep 29, 2022 8:33 am
- Forum: TECH: Inline 6's and V8's (JZ, G, UZ etc...) and Big Sedans
- Topic: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
- Replies: 72
- Views: 105975
Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
Right now we are working on a valve spring[s] upgrade. Something that will allow us to utilize the new rpm potential, and yet not destroy the camshaft do to excess spring pressures. Here is what we have measured so far..... the numbers on the bottom are the inner spring pressures. https://s3.us-eas...
- Wed Sep 21, 2022 2:25 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Fujitsubo Legalis R vs Reinhard Stainless
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5355
Re: Fujitsubo Legalis R vs Reinhard Stainless
there are actually 3 Fujitsubo LegalisR... one is a single tip big muffler, a 2nd is a dual tip big muffler, and the third is a dual tip small muffler (yes - a bit more noise). I've now had 2 of the 3 Fujitsubo exhausts. I've had both dual tip models. The small muffler version is a bit too loud for ...
- Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:14 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8914
Re: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
That "rattle" depends on the alloy of the forged piston. Typically... 2618, they have been known to make some from 4932, but they don't recommend it for boosted applications. I'd like to see hypereutectic castings for street apps. Hyper pistons are lighter than reular cast and forged pist...
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 10:11 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8914
Re: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
The pistons I just showed in my previous post.... This is essentially a stronger smallport piston. https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/normal_OST_Traum_high_comp_copy_versus_OEM_high_comp_6_panel_large.jpg Full size image - https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/OS...
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 9:24 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8914
Re: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
2 down... (leftside) 2 to go..... https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/2_down_artistic_view.jpg after discussion about his build, my client decided on a new set of pistons...... https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/Traum_pistons.jpg more to come....... ;)
- Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:30 am
- Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
- Topic: Keeping it simple and stupid.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 22240
Re: Keeping it simple and stupid.
speaking to seat time..... I've been on track twice.... 3 times if you consider carts.
I get motion sick
I can build them, just can't take the g loads.....
best of luck in 2 things: 1) your seat time, and 2) keeping to your budget.
I get motion sick
I can build them, just can't take the g loads.....
best of luck in 2 things: 1) your seat time, and 2) keeping to your budget.
- Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:00 am
- Forum: TECH: Inline 6's and V8's (JZ, G, UZ etc...) and Big Sedans
- Topic: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
- Replies: 72
- Views: 105975
Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
I was not happy with the ignition solutions. An old Hemi kind of requires a cap with wires.... so one day last summer I found this..... https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/dist_acquired_in_july_2021.jpg It keeps my options open. Quite complicated.... anyone have a spare distribut...
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:15 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8914
Re: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
While this is a mixed generational head, the intake casting was SUPERB.... note the bowl casting comes all the way out to the edge of the seat. https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/good_port_alignment_-_arrows.jpg In all my years working these heads this is among a handful that wer...
- Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:16 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8914
Re: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
The Mystery here is the head I'm working for OST-093. It appears that it is a mixed head, with some newer features, and some older features...... https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/oddball_head2.jpg more to come...... ;) So... what makes it a mixed head? Please note that the fro...
- Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:58 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8914
OST-093: My, My, Mystery
https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/normal_OST-093.jpg Essentially there are 3 types of 16V 4AG heads. There are 2 versions of the largeport, and of course the smallport. The early largeport (1984-1987) was originally designed/built(?) by Yamaha, where the later ones(1987-1989) w...
- Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:51 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
- Replies: 84
- Views: 56914
Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
253hp under 9000rpm is really good! Especially NA. Cams I'm running are a grind from Kamakaze cams, got them through Matrix garage, 266*/238*@.050" 8.65mm lift at cam. Decent cam, timed now for smog and smoothest idle. Pulls good from 4000rpm all the way to fuel cut, stock ECU. change the timi...
- Sat Jul 23, 2022 11:17 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
- Replies: 84
- Views: 56914
Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
Keep in mind though, if the shop doesn't do an excellent job installing your sleeves it could turn out very bad. This............... have a friend who took it on the chin when it came to re- sleeving a 2C-TE 1) Kelford 193-C Cams 2) MRP Sump w/ extender 3) SuperTech Dual valve Springs 4) SuperTech ...
- Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:02 am
- Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
- Topic: BIGPORT PISTONS
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9023
Re: BIGPORT PISTONS
Not $1000, but for $700 you get pistons, rings, pins and locks in the bore size (and compression height) you want. https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/normal_OST_Traum_high_comp_copy_versus_OEM_high_comp_6_panel_large.jpg As far as smallport rings are concerned... you might get an...
- Fri Jul 22, 2022 9:44 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
- Replies: 84
- Views: 56914
Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
Keep in mind though, if the shop doesn't do an excellent job installing your sleeves it could turn out very bad. This............... have a friend who took it on the chin when it came to re- sleeving a 2C-TE 1) Kelford 193-C Cams 2) MRP Sump w/ extender 3) SuperTech Dual valve Springs 4) SuperTech ...
- Fri Jul 15, 2022 5:25 pm
- Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
- Topic: BIGPORT PISTONS
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9023
Re: BIGPORT PISTONS
budget??
As to why stock pistons break ring lands it all has to do with poor ring land support
As to why stock pistons break ring lands it all has to do with poor ring land support
- Sun Jul 03, 2022 4:56 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
- Replies: 84
- Views: 56914
Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
1900cc? What build was it, 4A or 7A? As 83 x 83 only equals 1796cc, it would have to have begun as a 7A build to get to 1900cc. I'm pretty sure this is it.... https://www.club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1016&p=3451&hilit=billy#p3451 That's what I was shooting at. I just didn't wa...
- Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:07 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
- Replies: 84
- Views: 56914
Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
sirdeuce wrote:1900cc? What build was it, 4A or 7A?
As 83 x 83 only equals 1796cc, it would have to have begun as a 7A build to get to 1900cc.
I'm pretty sure this is it.... https://www.club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1016&p=3451&hilit=billy#p3451
- Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:18 pm
- Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
- Topic: Surreptitious
- Replies: 28
- Views: 38276
Re: Surreptitious
Well.... I've had some excitement since I last posted. First, in May of 2021, I got SUPER lucky.......... one of the oil cooler lines let go, the braided hose began leaking internally! https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/broken_cooler_lines_removed2.jpg Caught it before I ran it o...
- Sun Jun 26, 2022 3:52 pm
- Forum: TECH: Inline 6's and V8's (JZ, G, UZ etc...) and Big Sedans
- Topic: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
- Replies: 72
- Views: 105975
Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
A bit more progress........ all 8 are now in, as is the camshaft, with the timing chain installed.... https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/assembled_short_block4.jpg https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/assembled_short_block6.jpg https://gallery.ostportworks.com/a...
- Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:38 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
- Replies: 84
- Views: 56914
Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
Bit of reading for you 5AGE guys... https://i.imgur.com/NTnORxo.jpg Cheers... jondee86 shame the HKS pistons aren't using typical HKS numbering.... I acquired an interesting kit recently... It looks to be 130JRA-10023C - its a floating 18mm pin piston kit - domes look to be slightly more then a sma...
- Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:18 pm
- Forum: TECH: Inline 6's and V8's (JZ, G, UZ etc...) and Big Sedans
- Topic: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
- Replies: 72
- Views: 105975
Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
A bit further..... ready for reassembly https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/liners_installed_ready_for_re3Dassembly1.jpg As this is an aluminum block, there are all kinds of stresses when tightening the main bearings in place, and setting the proper torque. It isn't until after al...
- Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:04 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
- Replies: 84
- Views: 56914
Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
Mannon's girdle incorporates ladder caps into the girdle. Nice piece! Expensive too. What’s the best head gasket for this setup? I’m assuming cometic or something, probably at least a 1.0mm right? 0.8mm may be too high compression with the pistons being 12.5:1 Get deck measurements for all 4 piston...
- Thu Jun 02, 2022 8:32 am
- Forum: TECH: Inline 6's and V8's (JZ, G, UZ etc...) and Big Sedans
- Topic: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
- Replies: 72
- Views: 105975
Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
so it has been a while............ and a lot has happened..... First - quality machine shops are disappearing. Between regulations, and retirement of experienced professionals, finding a shop who knows what they are doing is not easy. How do you know you have found that shop, the wait time is 6 mont...
- Mon May 23, 2022 8:46 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Head cc volume on 3 rib bluetop MAP setup
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8013
Re: Head cc volume on 3 rib bluetop MAP setup
As per the TRD Bible.......
- Thu May 05, 2022 7:24 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
- Replies: 84
- Views: 56914
Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
If he wanted boost he could have boost, but he didn't ask???????? OP do you want to run with boost???
Desire....... Budget......
With the OP looking to purchase a stroker kit - his budget is likely adequate. What is his desire..........???????????
Desire....... Budget......
With the OP looking to purchase a stroker kit - his budget is likely adequate. What is his desire..........???????????
- Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:54 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
- Replies: 84
- Views: 56914
Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
one thing to consider when building a stroker... is "journal overlap". Essentially, a 7AG with the larger rod journals (45 versus 42) is stronger.....
example - http://www.wallaceracing.com/crank-journal-overlap.jpg
example - http://www.wallaceracing.com/crank-journal-overlap.jpg
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 5:31 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Extrude hone small port mani
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5205
Re: Extrude hone small port mani
will be interesting to see.... I'm running essentially a stock smallport intake, and I'm making 140whp with 10.7:1, and Web 577 cams....
- Tue Jan 18, 2022 6:34 am
- Forum: Shops, Manufacturers, and Retailers Only
- Topic: OST Cylinder Head Porting Services
- Replies: 42
- Views: 78871
Re: OST Cylinder Head Porting Services
Big valve heads too
- Thu Jan 13, 2022 7:32 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Happy New Year !!!!!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4544
Re: Happy New Year !!!!!!!
whoa..... I answered this... and it didn't show
- Thu Jan 13, 2022 7:05 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Web Reporting
- Topic: X-Files vs Club 4AG
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5062
Re: X-Files vs Club 4AG
yep.... happened to me too.
Me thinks Moto needs to do some maintenance.... I still can't post photos.... and I have to sign in every other day
OH... additionally club4ag is no longer a secure site...
Me thinks Moto needs to do some maintenance.... I still can't post photos.... and I have to sign in every other day
OH... additionally club4ag is no longer a secure site...