Got the head back from the machine shop. Fully rebuilt, resurfaced, and repolished. Next up is building the bottom end. I hope to have that done in a few weeks. Progress is progress, albeit fairly slow. http://i66.tinypic.com/2dvriar.jpg I also decided to start cleaning the valve covers. Can't decid...

JDM20VAE101 wrote:Yes that's a update!

Congratz on getting married man!

Thanks man! I like your 101 build by the way, Clean AF.

Nice Man! Solid Shell! Any updates? Not too much right now, I've been steadily buying parts I need. I suppose there are SOME updates. ******************************************************************************************************************************* More Parts Acquired: -RWD Engine moun...

I should clarify that I need a RWD exhaust manifold, although I'm sure y'all could figure that out.

Hey all, I'm in the market for some parts I'm missing for my 4AC / 4AGE Swap I need: -Preferably a stock 4AGE *RWD* Exhaust Manifold w/ EGR provisions and downpipe -Complete RWD 4AGE EGR valve and piping -Coolant outlet for RWD (The piece at the back of the head - I believe it goes to the heating el...

Here ya go... club4AG to the recue :D http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=42722 http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo4/damond112112/DSCN5288.jpg You should be able to get away with slotting the hole out to the edge and then using a large thick steel washer under the nut. Weld a tag on and re-dr...

Hey guys, I'm in the final throes of collecting parts to do a true SR5 to GTS conversion. I'm having a HELL of a time finding a stock RWD exhaust manifold for my 16V 7-rib bigport that HAS an EGR port. I'm thinking of going with this OBX Header (as it has the EGR inlet): http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-...

Are you selling just the exhaust manifold for the 4AGE?

notnilc20 wrote:Awesome build.....i'm undergoing the same swap but slightly different route.....i might need your help on what to do someday.. good luck on the build.

Which route you taking, mate?

Gotta love worklogs! This might be the last one for a while for me, seeing as I want this Corolla to be my Pièce De Résistance. Nickname for her is 'Fr8kensix'. Complete timeline of swap (I will be updating this as it goes): -May 3rd, 2016: Car purchased from Sacramento and towed home to Chico CA. T...