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by Rogue-AE95
Wed May 08, 2013 2:10 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Turboing the 4AGE (rough draft)
Replies: 74
Views: 70378

Re: Turboing the 4AGE (rough draft)

Thanks for this topic. I'm still learning about turbos and building a 4A-GTE. I have most of my parts rounded up, but decided in the meantime to wait on the head & block rebuild and get my AE95 ready in other areas before dropping a built motor into it. Can't go tearing around corners with jelly...
by Rogue-AE95
Mon May 06, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Powder coating parts - throttle body?
Replies: 3
Views: 3104

Re: Powder coating parts - throttle body?

Interesting, I hadn't thought about that. I suppose it also rejects heat. Would this also benefit the intake manifold? Well, most of the heat the IM will get is through the head. I would need one of those polypropylene IM gaskets the Honda guys are able to pick up for their B series builds. Does cer...
by Rogue-AE95
Mon May 06, 2013 5:58 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Crankshaft keyway PUSHED
Replies: 21
Views: 15226

Re: Crankshaft keyway PUSHED

Are these FUBAR'd keys due to no torquing the crank pulley bolt properly? Same thing happened to me when I didn't torque my del Sol's crank pulley bolt several years ago. One of the first semi-major (i.e. not an oil change) repairs I had done to one of my cars at that time, and I didn't follow the f...
by Rogue-AE95
Mon May 06, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Possible to convert SR5 rear axles to use disc brakes?
Replies: 41
Views: 50153

Re: Possible to convert SR5 rear axles to use disc brakes?

yup, but my issues sold out Sean. you know if Jonas is making another printing of the Out Of Stock issues? If he did, I would still buy the magazine out of respect for having printed the article. I'm loving that there are options out there for those of us unlucky enough to have factory drum brakes....
by Rogue-AE95
Sun May 05, 2013 11:04 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Crankshaft keyway PUSHED
Replies: 21
Views: 15226

Re: Crankshaft keyway PUSHED

I like that they call it a camshaft key on that site, since it's for a crankshaft. I would just get an OEM key. If I can dig up the one I got for my engine build, I can take some measurements.
by Rogue-AE95
Sat May 04, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: upgrade alternaor
Replies: 28
Views: 21203

Re: upgrade alternaor

Then the trick is to properly crimp fittings on each end, because cable lugs are not easy to crimp and crimp properly without the right tool$. What about soldering the wiring to the connectors? I'm still learning about car electrical stuff. I've had to replace a few connections on my engine harness...
by Rogue-AE95
Sat May 04, 2013 6:43 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Fuel Injector
Replies: 4
Views: 3644

Re: Fuel Injector

Could always get the injectors tested & cleaned. Make them like new.
by Rogue-AE95
Fri May 03, 2013 2:59 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Powder coating parts - throttle body?
Replies: 3
Views: 3104

Powder coating parts - throttle body?

I'm pretty sure the intake manifold can withstand being powder coated since an IM doesn't get hot enough to affect the coating. And it's basically a lump of aluminum, no moving parts to worry about (except the plastic T-VIS plate on a bigport IM, which would be melted off). But what about the thrott...
by Rogue-AE95
Fri May 03, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Possible to convert SR5 rear axles to use disc brakes?
Replies: 41
Views: 50153

Re: Possible to convert SR5 rear axles to use disc brakes?

Thanks Morgan! I still have some questions even after reading the article, but I'll re-read it a few more times before posting them here. One thing is that I thought Wilwood made 4-piston calipers which could take e-brake cables as well as the hydro lines. Hmmm. And I'm thinking that the best thing ...
by Rogue-AE95
Wed May 01, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Possible to convert SR5 rear axles to use disc brakes?
Replies: 41
Views: 50153

Re: Possible to convert SR5 rear axles to use disc brakes?

sorry for the delay guys, i keep forgetting to scan the pages and post. wrote myself a note to hopefully remember today. No worries, take your time. I'm pretty far off from actually working on this. Doing my research for now. I still need to read up on suspension and what I want to do (front = AE92...
by Rogue-AE95
Sat Apr 27, 2013 9:54 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Are there different exhaust side starters?
Replies: 5
Views: 4347

Re: Are there different exhaust side starters?

My All-Trac's starter is under the intake manifold, for its E series gearbox. So the GZE MR2's starter is under the exhaust side? Seems odd that it would be since they also have an E series. Edit: never mind, I'm not thinking about the GZE's stock SC/intake setup. I suppose all that space is taken u...
by Rogue-AE95
Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Possible to convert SR5 rear axles to use disc brakes?
Replies: 41
Views: 50153

Re: Possible to convert SR5 rear axles to use disc brakes?

I just tried to buy it but it's sold out. Augh! :(
by Rogue-AE95
Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Possible to convert SR5 rear axles to use disc brakes?
Replies: 41
Views: 50153

Re: Possible to convert SR5 rear axles to use disc brakes?

:D Good to hear this, thanks. So that's all by using the SR5 axle shafts? Or do you still need GT-S axle shafts? That only leaves wondering about the parking brake cable and the prop valve. I suppose the only problem I may have is that the All-Trac's lugs are 4x100. AE86 has 4x114. Hmm... at least t...
by Rogue-AE95
Fri Apr 26, 2013 1:44 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Possible to convert SR5 rear axles to use disc brakes?
Replies: 41
Views: 50153

Possible to convert SR5 rear axles to use disc brakes?

I've searched around the net trying to see if this has been done before, but I can't find anything. I suppose drum brakes aren't all that bad, but I'd prefer the easier maintenance of rear discs... but it's not like I will find a GT-S rear end very easily. So I'm wondering if anyone has ever kept th...
by Rogue-AE95
Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
Topic: Possible Turbo Corolla Part Out Tampa,FL
Replies: 9
Views: 8876

Re: Possible Turbo Corolla Part Out Tampa,FL

Bottom end does look good. Was it overbored? Any machine shop work done to it? Can I ask why it wasn't run, other than for those few minutes?
by Rogue-AE95
Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: stock valve springs ok with HKS 256?
Replies: 11
Views: 7996

Re: stock valve springs ok with HKS 256?

Not to go off-topic... what about HKS springs on stock bigport (or perhaps 256) cams? Overkill? Stock or aftermarket timing belt?
by Rogue-AE95
Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:41 pm
Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
Topic: Possible Turbo Corolla Part Out Tampa,FL
Replies: 9
Views: 8876

Re: Possible Turbo Corolla Part Out Tampa,FL

What GZE pistons are they? 8.1 or 8.9? Any issues with the block, crank, pistons, or rods? (I'm like 45 minutes from Tampa.)
by Rogue-AE95
Sat Apr 20, 2013 6:49 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Dyno/Build pages: opinions
Replies: 15
Views: 10059

Re: Dyno/Build pages: opinions

I'm grateful for you guys posting your dynos, for the reasons Angry4AG mentions above. I'm especially interested in seeing 16v smallport turbo builds... and what figures are seen around 3k-4k RPMs. If I were to build an N/A 4age, I would definitely start using the 20v, its just a better base. This w...
by Rogue-AE95
Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Question about gaskets from overhaul gasket kit
Replies: 7
Views: 5162

Re: Question about gaskets from overhaul gasket kit

Could 1 be the oil dipstick tube? It looks kind of small to be the water pump backing plate, at least comparing it to the valve stem seals. 2 & 4 do look like crush washers for the fuel hose banjo bolt or the cold start injector.

Is 3 made of papery stuff?
by Rogue-AE95
Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
Topic: Formula Atlantic Race Shop Making Room
Replies: 133
Views: 103367

Re: Formula Atlantic Race Shop Making Room

How was that accomplished? Intake cams become exhaust cams and vice-versa? How about the oiling system? I'm curious because I had asked a forum once about whether they thought it was possible to reverse-rotation a Honda B or D series. Basically it was a "no," or at least, not cheap or wort...
by Rogue-AE95
Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:21 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 42 and 40 mm crank fit same flywheel?
Replies: 3
Views: 3384

Re: 42 and 40 mm crank fit same flywheel?

It should, as both should have 8 flywheel bolts. If it was going into my car, I would have the bottom end balanced (those MR2 internals + lightweight flywheel). But I'm no expert...
by Rogue-AE95
Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:27 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 40-20 rods?
Replies: 4
Views: 3828

Re: 40-20 rods?

I got a set of those rods last year from Orion Engineered Motorwerks. He may still have some left as OST mentioned.

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by Rogue-AE95
Fri Mar 22, 2013 1:08 pm
Forum: DIY, do it yourself projects and tricks
Topic: ARP Head Studs for 4AGE 16V info
Replies: 8
Views: 10741

Re: ARP Head Studs for 4AGE 16V info

Unrelated side question. Is it a terrible idea to completely disassemble a dizzy? As in removing the stuff inside that says "don't remove" in bold letters? Yea it might be. But to swap internals over, hey who hasnt? I think theres a proceedure to set the pickup coil projection (or signal ...
by Rogue-AE95
Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:02 pm
Forum: DIY, do it yourself projects and tricks
Topic: ARP Head Studs for 4AGE 16V info
Replies: 8
Views: 10741

Re: ARP Head Studs for 4AGE 16V info

Would it make a difference if my smallport distributor came out of a Geo Prizm GSi instead of a Corolla GT-S? There is definitely no pin in my dizzy. I suppose, since I'm going standalone, that I could just use a bigport dizzy instead. But finding one with decent, uncracked wires... :| Here's a pic ...
by Rogue-AE95
Tue Mar 19, 2013 12:19 pm
Forum: DIY, do it yourself projects and tricks
Topic: ARP Head Studs for 4AGE 16V info
Replies: 8
Views: 10741

Re: ARP Head Studs for 4AGE 16V info

I noticed the smallport dizzy has a longer end piece. Could I just cut off a small section, then grind down the rounded bit like shown above?

And on a related note, how do you remove the smallport dizzy's gear to change out the bearing & seals? There's no pin going through the smallport one.
by Rogue-AE95
Sat Mar 16, 2013 12:49 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Smallport harness connector identification help
Replies: 0
Views: 1833

Smallport harness connector identification help

So about a year ago I pulled what I could from a 1990 Geo Prizm GSi with a smallport 4A-GE . Smallports are rare in my area, in fact I haven't seen one in the past year, and I don't know anyone with one running in their car to get info from. The last thing I was trying to get was the wiring harness,...
by Rogue-AE95
Fri Mar 15, 2013 7:42 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Tip: DON'T Low Pressure glas media blast pistons!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 10324

Re: Tip: DON'T Low Pressure glas media blast pistons!!!

Yeah, people talk about sand blasting their valve covers and I'm just like :o I've used aircraft stripper with great success, but that stuff is toxic. Must use gloves, long sleeves, respirator / dust mask, and safety glass or a faceshield. I also use a box fan to blow fresh air toward me and the pie...
by Rogue-AE95
Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: jdm smallport pn's needed
Replies: 6
Views: 4647

Re: jdm smallport pn's needed

I think people have used the 90-92 Corolla (4A-FE) MAP sensors with their 20v Blacktops. Same connector. Not sure about the JDM 16v smallport.
by Rogue-AE95
Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:12 pm
Forum: TECH: ZN6, ZC6 (FR-S,BRZ,86)
Topic: FT-86 Open Concept!
Replies: 0
Views: 11105

FT-86 Open Concept!

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013 ... -show.html

Looks interesting! And only 13 lbs. heavier.