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- Fri May 19, 2023 2:10 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: 106692
Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
Yep, I saw the bolt holes and recognized the injecto holes. I was looking at the nice center mounting of the TB. Looked like a nice spot to build an adapter. I guess a lot of EFI manifolds would be easy to adapt a blower, with the upper mani/plenum removed. As for cyliner shift? Cylinder girdle. Wou...
- Sat May 13, 2023 9:14 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: 106692
Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
Manifold looks like a prime candidate for a blower! With the inlet in the center, and all those bolt bosses would make for a simple plate adapter. Could even mod the TB mount mound to make a big 'ol hole for an Eaton outlet. Could even get away with an M90 if all that was wanted was low to mid RPM. ...
- Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:01 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Starving for Fuel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6187
Re: Starving for Fuel
Looking at the beginning of this post.
Does it run good until the fuel tank gets low?
Possibly, the fuel pump popped out of it's bracket or whoever got in the tank could have bent the bracket.
Just throwing it out there.
Does it run good until the fuel tank gets low?
Possibly, the fuel pump popped out of it's bracket or whoever got in the tank could have bent the bracket.
Just throwing it out there.
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:29 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: 106692
Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
Oh yes, the ides of building vintage anything. I have a clock radio sitting on the shelf that I need to get into, and a '77 Corolla that might get sold if I don't want to get ino it. It is nice to see people building past planned projects for sure! Don't forget the "HEMI" badge when you fi...
- Wed Apr 19, 2023 8:51 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: 106692
Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
Getting low on popcorn here!
- Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:40 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Are there any “low profile” wheel bearing dust caps?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4103
Re: Are there any “low profile” wheel bearing dust caps?
If you're going to cover them you could consider flatening the dust cap with a hammer. Not sure how far you can get with that, most axles protrude far enough that the cap doesn't leave much room under the cap. Pull a cap and check your axle length to see where you can go with it.
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:22 pm
- Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
- Topic: WTB Big-Port High Comp Pistons
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6852
Re: WTB Big-Port High Comp Pistons
OR, you can just use a 42mm crank and rods with high comp pistons.
I am assuming you have the early big port engine. The big port 4AGE came with both the 40mm and 42mm cranks and rods. If you have the 42mm crank the you just need high comp pistons.
I am assuming you have the early big port engine. The big port 4AGE came with both the 40mm and 42mm cranks and rods. If you have the 42mm crank the you just need high comp pistons.
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 9:08 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: A/C for 20v swaps?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6450
Re: A/C for 20v swaps?
If you can't get the A/C working just use the good 'ol 2/75.
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:25 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: what are people using for struts/inserts on the MR2 these days ??
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3969
Re: what are people using for struts/inserts on the MR2 these days ??
there are several coilover sets available. I've kicked around with BC struts and currently have Konis and ground control springs. I liked the BCs, and the Koni/ground control set is good if they're built properly. Check out T3 (Techno Toy Tuning) for their modded struts. Currently have T3 camber pla...
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:14 pm
- Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
- Topic: 4age cam 25X duration WTB
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4726
Re: 4age cam 25X duration WTB
Picked up a Tomei 258/8.15 cam, still looking for another. If anybody has a WEB 577 grind cam sitting around or an HKS 256/8.35 I'd most likely be interested.
- Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:18 pm
- Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
- Topic: 4age cam 25X duration WTB
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4726
Re: 4age cam 25X duration WTB
Thanks OST, but I'm looking for at least one exhaust cam, used, for this stocker, until I can finish with this rebuild. Although that CAT grind looks interesting for a mild build.
- Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:59 pm
- Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
- Topic: 4age cam 25X duration WTB
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4726
4age cam 25X duration WTB
Antbody got a 25X duration exhaust cam?? Would like 8.35 to 8.7 lift.
Can't remember who manufactures specs in this range, but I'm regretting letting them go.
Can't remember who manufactures specs in this range, but I'm regretting letting them go.
- Mon Dec 26, 2022 11:11 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Batch injection
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10577
Re: Batch injection
Didn't HKS have a piggy back that was a sequential injection adapter?
- Tue Dec 20, 2022 3:59 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Budget build cheats.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12911
Re: Budget build cheats.
Yes, good suggestion. Most overlooked mod is gages. Along with that fuel pressure regulator a good fuel pump will be a good addition. In the day, I used to upgrade the fuel pump with one from a car with a larger displacement engine. For my 22RE and 4AGEs I would put a Supra fuel pump. At the time it...
- Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:46 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Budget build cheats.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12911
Re: Budget build cheats.
Depending on how far you want to go the e-manage can control A/F, timing, extra injector and even the T-vis. Gets a bit involved with the extra harnesses. Best thing is the ability to put it all back to stock when necessary. Great little piggyback.
- Mon Dec 19, 2022 5:25 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Budget build cheats.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12911
Re: Budget build cheats.
Toluene, benzene, and MTBE are reduced to minimal or nothing here in Cali. Sulfur has been removed as much as possible as well. They use other chemicals deemed "safer". Between that and "air quality" the search for alternate fuels became so important. Hydrogen and Ethanol seemed ...
- Fri Dec 16, 2022 10:37 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Budget build cheats.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12911
Re: Budget build cheats.
C'mon peeps, still looking for more of those backyard power boosters.
- Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:39 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Budget build cheats.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12911
Re: Budget build cheats.
One other "cheat" I had on one of my 4AGEs was a big throttle mod. Had the TB bored and fitted with a bigger plate. Seemed to have better midrange response.
- Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:00 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Budget build cheats.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12911
Re: Budget build cheats.
OBD2 cars, 1996 and later, are tested through the ECU. In Cali, they go from 2000 and newer. They still look under the hood here. If your car smokes, it fails.
As for the EGR. Be prepared to get one installed. Find out what your state will require.
As for the EGR. Be prepared to get one installed. Find out what your state will require.
- Mon Dec 12, 2022 12:32 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Budget build cheats.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12911
Re: Budget build cheats.
I heard that CO adopted CA smog rules so that sucks My 5AGZE has a small port head on it Don't feel so alone, it's the path all will eventually travel. Most shops can't differentiate between the small and big ports with the GZE. As long as the big port emissions equipment is retained. You would nee...
- Sat Dec 10, 2022 7:09 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Budget build cheats.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12911
Re: Budget build cheats.
oldeskewltoy wrote:legal:
blue print build(including full and complete balancing of the internals)...
find the best head casting...
proper valve job (with proper back cut)....
set squish gap...
"looser" clearances
Set clearances for thinner oils and use the later model oil pump.
- Fri Dec 09, 2022 10:04 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Budget build cheats.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12911
Re: Budget build cheats.
The O2 sensor mod helps with smooting the signal from the O2 sensor. Mostly helps passing CA smog test. A cap and resistor in parallel, can be stashed in the ECU box. Second O2 sensor mod includes a battery and a voltage regulator circuit. Simple but more involved that most want. Allows control to o...
- Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:42 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Budget build cheats.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12911
Re: Budget build cheats.
Another thing that works, if you can get away with it, Piggy back devices. The NA AFM ECU won't work with them though. Requires a swap to the MAP electronics. Can be done for less than the cost of a decent stand alone. I've done it with one of my MR2s. Swapped the electronics and added a Greddy e-ma...
- Tue Dec 06, 2022 10:16 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Budget build cheats.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12911
Re: Budget build cheats.
Instead of messing with the AFM, a common mod that actually causes more problems than it's worth, an adjustable fuel pressure regulator is better. At the minimum, the stock regulator is supposed to be adjustable through the vacuum port or fuel inlet. I haven't looked into it. There's a few things yo...
- Mon Dec 05, 2022 9:15 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Budget build cheats.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12911
Re: Budget build cheats.
Cutting valve guides? Done it. Better to profile the guide to smooth flow around the valve stem. Smaller chokes do help with low end umph for sure, but have you thought about raising the port floor or extending dividers into the ports in a bigport 4age? For adjusting cam timing while keeping stock s...
- Sun Dec 04, 2022 6:36 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Budget build cheats.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12911
Re: Budget build cheats.
Hope it's a pretty piece of artwork for $4k.
- Sun Dec 04, 2022 3:29 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Budget build cheats.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12911
Budget build cheats.
What crazy things have you done to your 4AGE to get that edge over your competition in restricted mod or stock class racing?
First thing I always go for is the early, lighter 40mm rod bearing rotating assembly and lighten whatever flywheel I use. From there it just gets silly.
First thing I always go for is the early, lighter 40mm rod bearing rotating assembly and lighten whatever flywheel I use. From there it just gets silly.
- Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:11 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Batch injection
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10577
Re: Batch injection
Another downside to firing all the injectors at the same time is the fuel has more time per cylinder to condense on the port walls. I do believe the MAP ECUs fire once per revelution, twice per full cylinder cycle. Would be interesting to see if the transistors, #10 and #20 fire separately, one per ...
- Thu Dec 01, 2022 10:27 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Batch injection
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10577
Re: Batch injection
The Freedom ECU should be able to drive the injectors separately. A little wire work and a few keystrokes and you're in business. That is assuming you're using the programmable ECU.
- Wed Nov 30, 2022 7:38 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Batch injection
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10577
Re: Batch injection
Might be a relavent to mention the MAP injectors are rated at a lower flow rate than the MAF.