Driverone wrote:For some reason i cant pm you. For how much you would let it go?

check your messages....

By jove, I think they got it.......




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Good to know that the DNJ quality is OK. When I got my set years ago, the quality seemed decent. If only someone at DNJ would change the oil return slot into oil return holes. Or does that not matter too much? That would be nice... but DNJ follow the OEM on that. It wasn't until the 20V pistons tha...

Driverone wrote:800? and did you ship international

too cheap... I do ship internationally at your expense

The DNJ pistons have worked out well for people's builds? This is the second engine I've built that utilizes those pistons. OST-032, Skippy... that engine was also built using the DNJ pistons, Skippy's engine is now being used in a FX16 built for rally use. https://instagram.fvno1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v...

More to come.... soon. I've finally gotten the major components back, the remanufactured short block with .003" piston down from the deck http://ost.ebeans.ch/albums/userpics/10005/assembled_short_block1.jpg as well as the head - ready for assembly http://ost.ebeans.ch/albums/userpics/10005/hea...

Protractor to set properly the angle on the new push rod "guide" ? (Push rod stuff are totally uncommon here so I have no idea) On a side note, clamping that cast piece directly on the vice make me cringe. I hope they are soft jaw. I would have gone with a 1 2 3 block and strap clamps, or...

So... while I wait to see if Cometic got it right this time.... Let's see if we have any really smart people in here.... can anyone tell me what we are doing... and why it is important...... :ugeek: http://ost.ebeans.ch/albums/userpics/10005/determining_lifter_angle1.jpg http://ost.ebeans.ch/albums/...

Catching this now saves me time ... money... and anger issues later. :roll: not sure what the issue is......... first they sent me this.... (both sides of same gasket) both ends of the gasket are open for coolant passage..... http://ost.ebeans.ch/albums/userpics/10005/normal_Cometic_scans_annoted.j...

Before heading out to the machine shop - I check the new cams in their journals for fit, we don't want any binding on the new cams.... http://ost.ebeans.ch/albums/userpics/10005/checking_cam_intake_for_binding.jpg If you look carefully you'll see there isn't any valve train under those lobes. Now ba...

wow...........

dcnazario wrote:

oldeskewltoy wrote:What level of TRD engine?

Not sure its a motor that was bulit 10years ago and left behind. Says was imported and redone sitting with "25 miles" only

try to get photos.... ??? We might be able to decipher more if we had clear photos....

JDM Toyota 4AGE dual overhead cam engine. Engine has TRD cams, TRD rods, windage TRD pistons with forged pistons... What should i look for? Stamps, markings, etc... What level of TRD engine? TRD cams will have TRD impressed with "TRD" into one of the flats used to rotate the cams manually...

What are the plans for that V-8?? Celica? Pickup? Corolla? I wanted to put the one I had in a '71 Celica I had, never got around to it, now I don't have either. Still unsure.... I, like you thought of a RA2, but I'd use the hatchback car - I'm just not a fan of the coupe. Other reasons that likely ...

You are indeed a busy-boy! http://www.mr2.com/forums/images/smilies/omg.gif How many heads are you doing in parallel at the moment? http://www.mr2.com/forums/images/smilies/wtf.gif Too many... OST-059, and 060 "The Twins" - 4.0 liter V8 Toyota Hemi heads, http://ost.ebeans.ch/albums/userp...

Any FA Valve covers available? Old or New style? For now - nothing is available. Rods, Pistons And Maybe Strokerparts? No stroker parts, as to rods and pistons - they still have some of the old stuff, but for the most part these are odd ball bits. For example they have rods... but none are matched ...

While OST-062 is out at the shop getting the finishing touches on the machine work, I have time to squeeze this Blacktop head in before I get OST-062 back for assembly.... http://ost.ebeans.ch/albums/userpics/10005/OST-063.jpg Got it cleaned, and ready for work..... http://ost.ebeans.ch/albums/userp...

Driverone wrote:Hey. i know this post is really old but did you have Maybe still some parts left?

all depends... what are you looking for???

So... if you missed what was wrong with the gasket.... I made a quick and simple gif....




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people often ask me why do I post up my work... sometimes its so others can see what I've missed. http://ost.ebeans.ch/albums/userpics/10005/normal_Cometic_part___for_head2C_intake2C_and_exhaust_gaskets.jpg There is something in this I missed...... Note the invoice shows 2 head gaskets... not one le...

What can I say... I like to show my work....... :mrgreen: Show away. The details, measurements, and info on obscure motors only help. Besides, some teenager might find one in a back yard somewhere 20 years from now. Power of them internets. :D they might..... they might ;) Well, the new valve tool ...

OST just out of curiosity how far can you deck a 4age block? To be honest... I have no idea... I'm sure you can take as much as .020", maybe more. How thick is the thickest gasket??? Cometic has a .120" thick gasket.....????? I've been told the block only needed .009" to get that are...

Maybe a FWD mani would do better, with the way turns back into the block would give the clearance to the steering box. At least it would have a better blended exhaust flow and remove a 180* bend. Fabbibg the downpipe would give a chance to tune the exhaust a bit as well. Just need a mani and downpi...

Looking at that engine compartment again. Is there a reason for using a turbo manifold?? Clearance issues? Wouldn't a stock Corolla mani do a better job? I BELIEVE a tube header can be made, but nothing available will fit. The Datsun uses a worm and roller type steering, and the steering arms (pitm...

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open this for slightly larger - http://ost.ebeans.ch/albums/userpics/10 ... l_AE86.jpg

That .012" might work well enough. I found a lot, if not most, aftermarket pistons are machined for a .010" lower compression height . That's for a good clean up on the block. We shall see.... Cometic has soo many different thicknesses, it should be no problem setting squish between .032&...

ahhh the billet block thread... viewtopic.php?t=11408

When I disassembled this engine, I had a real rough time removing the rear exhaust side head bolt. Once "broken" loose... it wasn't loose, it required me using the ratchet AND lifting the head at the same time to get the bolt free from the block. Once the head was free, the bolt had to be ...

https://31625.smushcdn.com/527924/wp-content/blogs.dir/1127/files/2015/03/29432274_2073049389386639_5417026359618699264_n-300x225.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1 MRP has a number of kits now... one option gives you aluminum rods - a long time drag racing favorite. As to the engine mods... one th...

a more familiar view.....

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