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- Sun Jul 03, 2022 4:56 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8081
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: 72
- Views: 8081
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: 27
- Views: 22007
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: 50
- Views: 37615
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: 72
- Views: 8081
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: 50
- Views: 37615
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: 72
- Views: 8081
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: 50
- Views: 37615
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: 969
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: 72
- Views: 8081
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: 72
- Views: 8081
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: 954
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: 39
- Views: 50140
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: 866
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: 617
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...

- Mon Nov 15, 2021 4:48 pm
- Forum: TECH: Inline 6's and V8's (JZ, G, UZ etc...) and Big Sedans
- Topic: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
- Replies: 50
- Views: 37615
Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
Neat project. Did I miss what this was going into? A 1972 Corona Mark II (MX22).... Nice ones look like this..... https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/Mark_II_montage_4_panel.jpg Mine on the other hand still looks pretty much like this https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userp...
- Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:00 am
- Forum: TECH: Inline 6's and V8's (JZ, G, UZ etc...) and Big Sedans
- Topic: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
- Replies: 50
- Views: 37615
Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
(system still not playing well with photos....) http://ost.ebeans.ch/albums/userpics/10005/flywheel28Camry29_flexplate28Century29_2_panel_annoted.jpg Alright... the 2S flywheel will "fit" the 5V crankshaft.... YES The center hole fits the crank snout, and the bolt spacing is correct. What...
- Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:47 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: 40mm rod bearings question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1130
Re: 40mm rod bearings question
buy a set of each and tell us............
- Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:18 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: TVIS inlet
- Replies: 54
- Views: 9438
Re: TVIS inlet
That was on MR2OC, but I was drawing attention to the point he kind of hit a barrier at 155 ish whp with the stock manifold...., but now that I think of it, it was also attempting to keep the stock engine management............ (As the forum isn't playing nice... link instead of photo...... (angry) ...
- Tue Sep 28, 2021 4:49 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: TVIS inlet
- Replies: 54
- Views: 9438
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...
- Mon Sep 27, 2021 12:46 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: TVIS inlet
- Replies: 54
- Views: 9438
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...
- Fri Sep 24, 2021 2:39 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: TVIS inlet
- Replies: 54
- Views: 9438
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...
- Sat Sep 18, 2021 5:09 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: TVIS inlet
- Replies: 54
- Views: 9438
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...
- Thu Aug 26, 2021 11:59 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: High C/R & Fuel Octane...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1872
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
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
- Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:08 am
- Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
- Topic: WTB 20v oil pan and tray
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1169
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
- Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:43 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Return #5: Spare engine boogaloo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2142
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..........
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..........
- 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: 1685
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...
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:09 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Return #5: Spare engine boogaloo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2142
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...
- 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: 17235
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 ...
- Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:19 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Welded injector ports
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1509
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...