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- Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:11 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-050 - A VERY special build
- Replies: 45
- Views: 35049
Re: OST-050 - A VERY special build
Thanks for the info about the VC colors. I was hoping to "restore" a set for a wall display I want to do in my house, and was hoping that I could get the correct or "close enough!" main color at a powder coater. I'll probably have more trouble trying to match that early 16v blue ...
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 3:50 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: AE86 Lower rubber radiator mounts
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7336
Re: AE86 Lower rubber radiator mounts
I know it's not quite the same setup, but when I fit a Honda Civic "half size" aluminum radiator into my AE95 I had temporarily used one of these (or another size, I forget) on the Civic rad mount that I had to add. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-Off-White-Rubber-Leg-Tips-4-pe...
- Mon Oct 15, 2018 6:34 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: FX-16 gear ratio/manual trans
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6135
Re: FX-16 gear ratio/manual trans
...wrong forum section?
Doesn't the FX16 come with a C series FWD trans? What about a Blacktop 6 speed? I don't know anything about the C series, like the gearing for that 6 speed. Just throwing that out there.
Doesn't the FX16 come with a C series FWD trans? What about a Blacktop 6 speed? I don't know anything about the C series, like the gearing for that 6 speed. Just throwing that out there.
- Sun Oct 14, 2018 6:26 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-050 - A VERY special build
- Replies: 45
- Views: 35049
Re: OST-050 - A VERY special build
I've always thought of the valve covers being a sort of champagne silver. A slight gold tone to the silver. At least based on the few OEM painted VCs I have.
- Sat Oct 06, 2018 9:46 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-050 - A VERY special build
- Replies: 45
- Views: 35049
Re: OST-050 - A VERY special build
I see 1-3 rod caps have been shaved a bit, and the 1 & 4 thinner counterweights have new holes. Everything is so clean, it's hard to tell which of the larger counterweights has new balancing. Is that an optical illusion, or are those domes coated? I guess it's the rougher surface not reflecting ...
- Wed Sep 26, 2018 5:53 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-051: One Lap of America
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7839
Re: OST-051: One Lap of America
Nicely done!
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 5:13 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-051: One Lap of America
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7839
Re: OST-051: One Lap of America
That's a lot to cut... was it that bad? Seems like there won't be much left to cut for a rebuild.
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 5:27 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: 10.92 at the track
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11747
Re: 10.92 at the track
Good work!
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:10 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: My 4age-t
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11557
Re: My 4age-t
For some reason videso on Vimeo won't play for me.
That has to win some kind of award for shortest run from turbo to intercooler!
That has to win some kind of award for shortest run from turbo to intercooler!
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:37 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: 4AGE automatic
- Replies: 26
- Views: 24685
Re: 4AGE automatic
For the flexplate and such, there's also the 1989-1992 Geo Prizm GSi trim level, all which had a 4A-GE, and some had an automatic tranny.
- Thu Jul 26, 2018 4:19 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-050 - A VERY special build
- Replies: 45
- Views: 35049
Re: OST-050 - A VERY special build
Interesting. I don't think I've seen something like that before.
And I don't think I've ever seen a 4A block with the "TEQ" logo before
And I don't think I've ever seen a 4A block with the "TEQ" logo before
- Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:02 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-050 - A VERY special build
- Replies: 45
- Views: 35049
Re: OST-050 - A VERY special build
Ceramic coating? If so, that should help the block shed heat. I made the mistake of bringing a block to a local machine shop just for cleaning & inspection to make sure it was usable. I asked for it to be cleaned, and checked, but not painted... and got it back painted black. I wouldn't have min...
- Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:23 am
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Factory high comp pistons for aw11 4age
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10886
Re: Factory high comp pistons for aw11 4age
13103-16030 are the 10:1 oversize cast pistons with 18mm wrist pin (Singapore & some Euro market). This was just posted in OST's most recent engine rebuild & head porting topic. There is no Toyota 4A-GE 10.3:1 piston with 18mm wrist pin. I guess 10:1 would be "high enough"
- Fri Jul 13, 2018 4:19 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-050 - A VERY special build
- Replies: 45
- Views: 35049
Re: OST-050 - A VERY special build
Are those stock rods with press-fit 18mm wrist pins? I can't remember if those 10:1 pistons had 18mm or 20mm pins.
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 5:22 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Rear axle hub diameter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6525
Re: Rear axle hub diameter
I threw this together in AutoCAD today. I wasn't sure of the diameter for the lug studs, which seems to be about 14.22mm. Edit: updated the image. The red represents what my modified hub would be like. Since the thickness of the hubs are about the same, and from what Jondee said earlier, I don't hav...
- Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:28 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-050 - A VERY special build
- Replies: 45
- Views: 35049
Re: OST-050 - A VERY special build
Number 50 is indeed something special
- Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:25 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Radio wiring help....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10053
Re: Radio wiring help....
That sounds familiar about the blue wire on the stereo harness. It's been a while since I messed with my wagon's stereo, but I seem to recall using a wire off the stereo to tell an amp to turn on. About the reverse harness, I think for some of those the wires will be labeled with text like "rig...
- Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:01 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Radio wiring help....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10053
Re: Radio wiring help....
Would something like this help? A "reverse" radio harness, I had to get one for one car I'm working on. Someone hacked up the radio harness and I didn't want to worry about what wire was what.
https://www.amazon.com/American-Interna ... B000YT9DHI
https://www.amazon.com/American-Interna ... B000YT9DHI
- Sat Jun 30, 2018 10:45 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Rear axle hub diameter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6525
Re: Rear axle hub diameter
OK thanks! As aside, there's one thing I wish the AE95 had, the larger GTS rear wheel bearings. AE95 uses the thinner SR5 type bearings. Someone posted pics of an Audi A4 AWD, with 130mm diameter rear hubs. Although they looked thicker than 3/8", there's only about 3mm from the stud to the edge...
- Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:02 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Rear axle hub diameter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6525
Re: Rear axle hub diameter
Thanks again Jon... I just measured my AE95 hubs and they are just about the same. I can't seem to find my metric calipers, but my SAE calipers measured just under 0.375". Edit: found my metrics, and measured about 10.2mm...? Measured the same spot. Maybe one or the other is out of spec. But co...
- Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:55 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Rear axle hub diameter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6525
Re: Rear axle hub diameter
Thank you Jon! Always a font of information :idea: For anyone who might need to know in the future, I measured appx. 14.5cm for the diameter of the AE95 rear axle hub. I'm curious if the AE86 SR5 rear hub is the same as the AE95, being both have rear drum brakes and don't have a disc rotor sliding o...
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:50 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Rear axle hub diameter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6525
Rear axle hub diameter
I need to know what the rear axle hub diameter is for a GTS axle. OEM would be better, but aftermarket like Weir would be nice to know too if they're different. Edit: if anyone also has the MA46/47 Celica rear hub diameter, that would be great. I mean that I need the diameter of the face of the hub....
- Fri Jun 01, 2018 4:36 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: Replacing drain cock on block
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6592
Re: Replacing drain cock on block
jdm86gtz wrote:The 20Vs have just a plug without the drain cock: Toyota P/N 90345-52003
That same plug is also used in the AE101 4A-FE. If you can find a pick & pull with some 93-97 Corollas, you should be able to grab one. Might be a little work to get at, being behind the alternator.
- Fri May 25, 2018 2:37 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-048: Спасибо товарищ Сталин
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10573
Re: OST-048: Спасибо товарищ Сталин
Always something new to learn. Thanks for posting up the info.
This made me check my HKS valve springs. They fit the stock spring seats with no problems, and maybe 1mm of play.
This made me check my HKS valve springs. They fit the stock spring seats with no problems, and maybe 1mm of play.
- Wed May 02, 2018 4:04 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-048: Спасибо товарищ Сталин
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10573
Re: OST-048: Спасибо товарищ Сталин
I checked valve protrusion through the retainer, I have .025" on the exhaust side, and .030"+ on the intake side... so that concern is no longer a concern..... Did you have to use Bigport (or Mercedes?) keepers? Was this customer also using used OEM valves, or Supertech valves? I'm still ...
- Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:55 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-047: Skippy Replicate
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11220
Re: OST-047: Skippy Replicate
OK. Thanks for the reply!
- Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:09 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-047: Skippy Replicate
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11220
Re: OST-047: Skippy Replicate
Dumb question... is it OK to use used valves? Are there instances when valves shouldn't be reused?
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:03 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-048: Спасибо товарищ Сталин
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10573
Re: OST-048: Спасибо товарищ Сталин
The before & after of the exhaust ports is especially noticeable!
- Tue Mar 27, 2018 4:43 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: OST-045: 5AGTE.... again ;)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 19123
Re: OST-045: 5AGTE.... again ;)
That's a good idea! I know I've been saying this for years, but I look forward to sending you a 4A-GE head for work. It's all in the details like that ^
- Tue Mar 27, 2018 4:40 pm
- Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
- Topic: Small port head, bt 20v block.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6579
Re: Small port head, bt 20v block.
I'm guessing the low comp block has a square pan, while 20v pans have a notch... so you can't just reuse that square pan with the drain. I agree that I would run the drain. I have a 1997 4A-FE block that I was going to use for a 4A-GE build (need the notched oil pan area for my All-Trac transfer cas...