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by totta crolla
Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:35 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Next goal: 200hp
Replies: 20
Views: 15883

Re: Next goal: 200hp

No surprise to discover that Toyota appear to have followed the rule above as the standard 4age cams are 7.56mm lift less valve clearance.
Maybe Burton are quoting an 8 valve engine that would have much larger valves to start with ?
by totta crolla
Tue Nov 04, 2014 1:59 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Next goal: 200hp
Replies: 20
Views: 15883

Re: Next goal: 200hp

Bigger valves would be my choice as you would be unlikely to make the most of higher lift cams on standard size valves. If you research "valve curtain area" you will see that there is a formula for valve diameter vs lift. There is some pretty in depth info on curtain area but the simple gu...
by totta crolla
Sun Nov 02, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: What consumables are needed for a ring and pinion swap?
Replies: 15
Views: 9212

Re: What consumables are needed for a ring and pinion swap?

Here is another option for you with plenty of Toyota examples to view:
http://www.gearinstalls.com/
by totta crolla
Wed Oct 29, 2014 12:06 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: What consumables are needed for a ring and pinion swap?
Replies: 15
Views: 9212

Re: What consumables are needed for a ring and pinion swap?

Locking tabs for the ring gear bolts.
Some would say use Loctite (or similar) but Toyota chose to use locking tabs for a reason.
by totta crolla
Fri Oct 24, 2014 1:38 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: N/A Build! Need Assistance
Replies: 129
Views: 71542

Re: N/A Build! Need Assistance

The AEM ecu is happier when it reads a Hall signal rather than the Magnetic setup from the 4age distributor so you would be better off running it with a trigger wheel off of the crank pulley. I have a basic setup for the V1 ecu that will start and run the engine I may also be able to help with pinou...
by totta crolla
Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:44 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: How many teeth on 4.3 ring gear?
Replies: 2
Views: 2465

Re: How many teeth on 4.3 ring gear?

43 on the ring gear and 10 on the pinion = 4.3
43 on the ring gear and 9 on the pinion = 4.778
by totta crolla
Wed Oct 22, 2014 2:00 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Smallport help
Replies: 9
Views: 7330

Re: Smallport help

My research suggests the green small port injectors are 250cc, based on the Nippon Denso part number and various online resources that claim to have flow tested or have original documentation to go from. Hope you understand that I'm not suggesting that you are wrong and if you are correct I will re...
by totta crolla
Tue Oct 21, 2014 1:48 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Smallport help
Replies: 9
Views: 7330

Re: Smallport help

ariel_86 wrote:smallport injectors are high-ohm and rated @ 240cc.

There is some confusion over this, no doubting they are high impedence but it is the cc thing.
Some say 235cc and others 250cc
Does anyone know the answer to this ?
by totta crolla
Sat Oct 18, 2014 2:11 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Want an ae86, need help! (honda owner)
Replies: 5
Views: 4655

Re: Want an ae86, need help! (honda owner)

Hi, Itb's are not necessary to get 160hp and some people have managed it on a stock ecu although a standalone would probably be best. Personally I prefer the redtop "small port" engine with a modified small port inlet manifold and if you want to keep costs down you can run this engine on a...
by totta crolla
Wed Oct 08, 2014 12:34 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: What kind of LSD unit should I buy?
Replies: 15
Views: 9766

Re: What kind of LSD unit should I buy?

For everyday road use I would go OEM or for track use it would be TRD
by totta crolla
Sat Sep 27, 2014 12:48 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: bad gauge cluster possibly?
Replies: 13
Views: 8497

Re: bad gauge cluster possibly?

Does 'everything' include any Earthing points ?
You could try gently 'wiggling' the connector(s) with the ignition on to see if anything happens to the gauges, I think that the fuel gauge may even work without the ignition.
The speedometer will continue to work as it is mechanically driven.
by totta crolla
Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:21 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Coil on plug conversion running megasquirt
Replies: 1
Views: 2017

Re: Coil on plug conversion running megasquirt

driftpanda86 wrote:Anyone know how to do this, I've got megasquirt 1 with vast ignition and I want to do COPs. Any info would help. Do I need to change anything on the board itself? I have a set of Honda and Toyota coils.


http://www.msextra.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=122
by totta crolla
Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:20 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Question for those running megasquirt
Replies: 1
Views: 1973

Re: Question for those running megasquirt

driftpanda86 wrote:What do you guys have your dwell set at?


http://www.msextra.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=122
by totta crolla
Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:44 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: A strange Question
Replies: 4
Views: 3750

Re: A strange Question

There are plenty of aftermarket flywheels available and in my opinion there is nothing like the retro 'ping' from a steel one when starting the engine up ! Just be aware that there are different diameter clutches on 4age engines. 200mm for AE86 and MR2 normally aspirated. All the 4age flywheels are ...
by totta crolla
Tue Sep 09, 2014 12:03 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4age 20v Throttle Body Sync problem
Replies: 35
Views: 32999

Re: 4age 20v Throttle Body Sync problem

The first thing would be to check that the ecu can read a wideband signal.
If it can't then you would be best off fitting a stock narrowband sensor and reading the AFR with your Denso through the wideband sensor already fitted.
Narrowband simulation from the wideband is also an option.
by totta crolla
Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:59 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Value of parts?
Replies: 6
Views: 4447

Re: Value of parts?

I guess it depends where in the World you are, certainly in the U.K the wiring harness would be the most valuable of the parts you listed followed by the inlet with TPS then the ecu. Total value in U.K Pounds would be approx. £120 or about 190 U.S Dollar for everything listed. If the engine is a 4ag...
by totta crolla
Tue Aug 05, 2014 12:44 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Brake problems
Replies: 24
Views: 15017

Re: Brake problems

The best way to find this kind of fault is to eliminate one component of the system at a time. Starting with the master cylinder block every outlet, make sure there is no air in this part of the system and then try the pedal. If the pedal is good move onto another part of the system and do the same....
by totta crolla
Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:49 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Fuel Pump wiring at the tank
Replies: 5
Views: 4781

Re: Fuel Pump wiring at the tank

Hi Billy, the yellow connector is for the fuel pump and the blue/black wire comes from the circuit opening relay.
The white/black wire is Earth
by totta crolla
Thu Jul 24, 2014 2:31 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: New member. Tried out a AE86 shop and had a bad experience
Replies: 8
Views: 6098

Re: New member. Tried out a AE86 shop and had a bad experie

Rear hatch strut ? I guess they can only work with what they are given.
Air filter ? No excuse but yeah, you should have said something :?
by totta crolla
Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:10 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Smallport cant hold stable air fuel ratio
Replies: 11
Views: 6347

Re: Smallport cant hold stable air fuel ratio

thanks jondee. Yes the intake is cut and shut with the USDM smallport TB. IACV is removed and it is idling at 900 rpm. I had oil control issues when I first installed a smallport with a cut and shut manifold and I traced it back to the fact that the engine breather is subject to the full vacuum of ...
by totta crolla
Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:31 am
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: **Help**
Replies: 17
Views: 11006

Re: **Help**

Perhaps I'm a little naive but 2 weeks is not very long, there may be a good reason................
by totta crolla
Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:29 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Smallport cant hold stable air fuel ratio
Replies: 11
Views: 6347

Re: Smallport cant hold stable air fuel ratio

Are you using a 'cut and shut' smallport inlet manifold and throttle body ?
by totta crolla
Sun Jul 20, 2014 2:44 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Head/distributor noises (Need some insight) 4AGE 16v
Replies: 24
Views: 14863

Re: Head/distributor noises (Need some insight) 4AGE 16v

You can eliminate the alternator and water pump by running the engine (from cold and a short time) with the drive belt removed. This is a real long shot, I had adjustable cam pulleys that were not very well made and although I fitted the bolts tight and the pulley felt tight on the camshaft, when th...
by totta crolla
Sat Jul 19, 2014 2:26 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Head/distributor noises (Need some insight) 4AGE 16v
Replies: 24
Views: 14863

Re: Head/distributor noises (Need some insight) 4AGE 16v

If you retard the ignition and there is less noise then it may be worth performing the following test. With the engine running at a fast idle and the ignition timing set approx 16 degrees BTDC, remove with insulated pliers No.1 plug lead and rev the engine to try to get the engine to make the noise....
by totta crolla
Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:40 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Koni Yellow vs. TRD Factory Length Non-Adj
Replies: 2
Views: 2544

Re: Koni Yellow vs. TRD Factory Length Non-Adj

I have TRD 4 way adjustable long strokes and they are the best I have used.
by totta crolla
Mon Jul 14, 2014 2:27 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Head/distributor noises (Need some insight) 4AGE 16v
Replies: 24
Views: 14863

Re: Head/distributor noises (Need some insight) 4AGE 16v

The stock crank pulley is made in two separate parts and is bonded together with a thin strip of rubber insulator (damper) the inner part of the pulley is attached via the crank bolt to the end of the crankshaft and the outer part of the pulley, with the timing mark on it is attached to the inner pa...
by totta crolla
Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:02 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Head/distributor noises (Need some insight) 4AGE 16v
Replies: 24
Views: 14863

Re: Head/distributor noises (Need some insight) 4AGE 16v

Could be bearing knock and it sounds like small end bearings. Given that any advancing the timing has made it worse would kind of confirm it. There is one thing that would be worth checking and that is that your crank pulley is not allowing the outer timing ring part to slip on the rubber insulator....
by totta crolla
Wed Jul 09, 2014 12:47 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 256 cams with 16 valve stock ECU
Replies: 24
Views: 14248

Re: 256 cams with 16 valve stock ECU

Once you have done as Jondee suggests above you can then index the adjustable pulleys with a marker pen or some such so that you can go back to a known reference point at any time. Have fun adjusting the cam timing to get the power where you want it but don't forget to check your ignition timing eac...
by totta crolla
Tue Jul 08, 2014 1:07 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Visiting the USA
Replies: 15
Views: 11414

Re: Visiting the USA

Christmas and New Year will be a difficult one this year so the trip to the USA was arranged to help take me away from it for a while. I won't want to go home !
I'm overwhelmed by the response and kindness of you guys.
Thanks so much.
by totta crolla
Mon Jul 07, 2014 12:56 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 256 cams with 16 valve stock ECU
Replies: 24
Views: 14248

Re: 256 cams with 16 valve stock ECU

They will run ok with stock cam wheels and ecu.
You will almost certainly need to adjust for correct valve clearance though.
Best cam timing can ideally be set up on a rolling road dyno using adjustable cam wheels.