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by oldeskewltoy
Wed Aug 31, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
Replies: 10
Views: 8767

Re: OST-093: My, My, Mystery

2 down... (leftside) 2 to go..... https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/2_down_artistic_view.jpg after discussion about his build, my client decided on a new set of pistons...... https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/Traum_pistons.jpg more to come....... ;)
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:30 am
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Keeping it simple and stupid.
Replies: 14
Views: 22031

Re: Keeping it simple and stupid.

speaking to seat time..... I've been on track twice.... 3 times if you consider carts.

I get motion sick :oops:

I can build them, just can't take the g loads.....

best of luck in 2 things: 1) your seat time, and 2) keeping to your budget.
by oldeskewltoy
Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:00 am
Forum: TECH: Inline 6's and V8's (JZ, G, UZ etc...) and Big Sedans
Topic: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
Replies: 72
Views: 104196

Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8

I was not happy with the ignition solutions. An old Hemi kind of requires a cap with wires.... so one day last summer I found this..... https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/dist_acquired_in_july_2021.jpg It keeps my options open. Quite complicated.... anyone have a spare distribut...
by oldeskewltoy
Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:15 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
Replies: 10
Views: 8767

Re: OST-093: My, My, Mystery

While this is a mixed generational head, the intake casting was SUPERB.... note the bowl casting comes all the way out to the edge of the seat. https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/good_port_alignment_-_arrows.jpg In all my years working these heads this is among a handful that wer...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
Replies: 10
Views: 8767

Re: OST-093: My, My, Mystery

The Mystery here is the head I'm working for OST-093. It appears that it is a mixed head, with some newer features, and some older features...... https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/oddball_head2.jpg more to come...... ;) So... what makes it a mixed head? Please note that the fro...
by oldeskewltoy
Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:58 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-093: My, My, Mystery
Replies: 10
Views: 8767

OST-093: My, My, Mystery

https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/normal_OST-093.jpg Essentially there are 3 types of 16V 4AG heads. There are 2 versions of the largeport, and of course the smallport. The early largeport (1984-1987) was originally designed/built(?) by Yamaha, where the later ones(1987-1989) w...
by oldeskewltoy
Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:51 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
Replies: 84
Views: 56044

Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?

253hp under 9000rpm is really good! Especially NA. Cams I'm running are a grind from Kamakaze cams, got them through Matrix garage, 266*/238*@.050" 8.65mm lift at cam. Decent cam, timed now for smog and smoothest idle. Pulls good from 4000rpm all the way to fuel cut, stock ECU. change the timi...
by oldeskewltoy
Sat Jul 23, 2022 11:17 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
Replies: 84
Views: 56044

Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?

Keep in mind though, if the shop doesn't do an excellent job installing your sleeves it could turn out very bad. This............... have a friend who took it on the chin when it came to re- sleeving a 2C-TE 1) Kelford 193-C Cams 2) MRP Sump w/ extender 3) SuperTech Dual valve Springs 4) SuperTech ...
by oldeskewltoy
Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
Topic: BIGPORT PISTONS
Replies: 10
Views: 8875

Re: BIGPORT PISTONS

Not $1000, but for $700 you get pistons, rings, pins and locks in the bore size (and compression height) you want. https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/normal_OST_Traum_high_comp_copy_versus_OEM_high_comp_6_panel_large.jpg As far as smallport rings are concerned... you might get an...
by oldeskewltoy
Fri Jul 22, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
Replies: 84
Views: 56044

Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?

Keep in mind though, if the shop doesn't do an excellent job installing your sleeves it could turn out very bad. This............... have a friend who took it on the chin when it came to re- sleeving a 2C-TE 1) Kelford 193-C Cams 2) MRP Sump w/ extender 3) SuperTech Dual valve Springs 4) SuperTech ...
by oldeskewltoy
Fri Jul 15, 2022 5:25 pm
Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
Topic: BIGPORT PISTONS
Replies: 10
Views: 8875

Re: BIGPORT PISTONS

budget??

As to why stock pistons break ring lands it all has to do with poor ring land support

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by oldeskewltoy
Sun Jul 03, 2022 4:56 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
Replies: 84
Views: 56044

Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?

1900cc? What build was it, 4A or 7A? As 83 x 83 only equals 1796cc, it would have to have begun as a 7A build to get to 1900cc. I'm pretty sure this is it.... https://www.club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1016&p=3451&hilit=billy#p3451 That's what I was shooting at. I just didn't wa...
by oldeskewltoy
Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:07 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
Replies: 84
Views: 56044

Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?

sirdeuce wrote:1900cc? What build was it, 4A or 7A?

As 83 x 83 only equals 1796cc, it would have to have begun as a 7A build to get to 1900cc.

I'm pretty sure this is it.... https://www.club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1016&p=3451&hilit=billy#p3451
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:18 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Surreptitious
Replies: 28
Views: 37807

Re: Surreptitious

Well.... I've had some excitement since I last posted. First, in May of 2021, I got SUPER lucky.......... one of the oil cooler lines let go, the braided hose began leaking internally! https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/broken_cooler_lines_removed2.jpg Caught it before I ran it o...
by oldeskewltoy
Sun Jun 26, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: TECH: Inline 6's and V8's (JZ, G, UZ etc...) and Big Sedans
Topic: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
Replies: 72
Views: 104196

Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8

A bit more progress........ all 8 are now in, as is the camshaft, with the timing chain installed.... https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/assembled_short_block4.jpg https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/assembled_short_block6.jpg https://gallery.ostportworks.com/a...
by oldeskewltoy
Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:38 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
Replies: 84
Views: 56044

Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?

Bit of reading for you 5AGE guys... https://i.imgur.com/NTnORxo.jpg Cheers... jondee86 shame the HKS pistons aren't using typical HKS numbering.... I acquired an interesting kit recently... It looks to be 130JRA-10023C - its a floating 18mm pin piston kit - domes look to be slightly more then a sma...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:18 pm
Forum: TECH: Inline 6's and V8's (JZ, G, UZ etc...) and Big Sedans
Topic: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
Replies: 72
Views: 104196

Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8

A bit further..... ready for reassembly https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/liners_installed_ready_for_re3Dassembly1.jpg As this is an aluminum block, there are all kinds of stresses when tightening the main bearings in place, and setting the proper torque. It isn't until after al...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
Replies: 84
Views: 56044

Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?

Mannon's girdle incorporates ladder caps into the girdle. Nice piece! Expensive too. What’s the best head gasket for this setup? I’m assuming cometic or something, probably at least a 1.0mm right? 0.8mm may be too high compression with the pistons being 12.5:1 Get deck measurements for all 4 piston...
by oldeskewltoy
Thu Jun 02, 2022 8:32 am
Forum: TECH: Inline 6's and V8's (JZ, G, UZ etc...) and Big Sedans
Topic: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
Replies: 72
Views: 104196

Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8

so it has been a while............ and a lot has happened..... First - quality machine shops are disappearing. Between regulations, and retirement of experienced professionals, finding a shop who knows what they are doing is not easy. How do you know you have found that shop, the wait time is 6 mont...
by oldeskewltoy
Mon May 23, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Head cc volume on 3 rib bluetop MAP setup
Replies: 3
Views: 7949

Re: Head cc volume on 3 rib bluetop MAP setup

As per the TRD Bible.......

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by oldeskewltoy
Thu May 05, 2022 7:24 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
Replies: 84
Views: 56044

Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?

If he wanted boost he could have boost, but he didn't ask???????? OP do you want to run with boost???


Desire....... Budget......

With the OP looking to purchase a stroker kit - his budget is likely adequate. What is his desire..........???????????
by oldeskewltoy
Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:54 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?
Replies: 84
Views: 56044

Re: Anyone build a 4AG 16v with the Brian Crower stroker kit?

one thing to consider when building a stroker... is "journal overlap". Essentially, a 7AG with the larger rod journals (45 versus 42) is stronger.....

example - http://www.wallaceracing.com/crank-journal-overlap.jpg
by oldeskewltoy
Wed Mar 02, 2022 5:31 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Extrude hone small port mani
Replies: 4
Views: 5147

Re: Extrude hone small port mani

will be interesting to see.... I'm running essentially a stock smallport intake, and I'm making 140whp with 10.7:1, and Web 577 cams....
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 18, 2022 6:34 am
Forum: Shops, Manufacturers, and Retailers Only
Topic: OST Cylinder Head Porting Services
Replies: 42
Views: 77814

Re: OST Cylinder Head Porting Services

Big valve heads too

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by oldeskewltoy
Thu Jan 13, 2022 7:32 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Happy New Year !!!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 4472

Re: Happy New Year !!!!!!!

whoa..... I answered this... and it didn't show
by oldeskewltoy
Thu Jan 13, 2022 7:05 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Web Reporting
Topic: X-Files vs Club 4AG
Replies: 2
Views: 4974

Re: X-Files vs Club 4AG

yep.... happened to me too.

Me thinks Moto needs to do some maintenance.... I still can't post photos.... and I have to sign in every other day

OH... additionally club4ag is no longer a secure site... :o
by oldeskewltoy
Mon Nov 15, 2021 4:48 pm
Forum: TECH: Inline 6's and V8's (JZ, G, UZ etc...) and Big Sedans
Topic: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
Replies: 72
Views: 104196

Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8

Neat project. Did I miss what this was going into? A 1972 Corona Mark II (MX22).... Nice ones look like this..... https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userpics/10005/Mark_II_montage_4_panel.jpg Mine on the other hand still looks pretty much like this https://gallery.ostportworks.com/albums/userp...
by oldeskewltoy
Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:00 am
Forum: TECH: Inline 6's and V8's (JZ, G, UZ etc...) and Big Sedans
Topic: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8
Replies: 72
Views: 104196

Re: Lit'lphant - Toyota's Hemi V8

(system still not playing well with photos....) http://ost.ebeans.ch/albums/userpics/10005/flywheel28Camry29_flexplate28Century29_2_panel_annoted.jpg Alright... the 2S flywheel will "fit" the 5V crankshaft.... YES The center hole fits the crank snout, and the bolt spacing is correct. What...
by oldeskewltoy
Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: 40mm rod bearings question
Replies: 4
Views: 6758

Re: 40mm rod bearings question

buy a set of each and tell us............
by oldeskewltoy
Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: TVIS inlet
Replies: 54
Views: 30716

Re: TVIS inlet

That was on MR2OC, but I was drawing attention to the point he kind of hit a barrier at 155 ish whp with the stock manifold...., but now that I think of it, it was also attempting to keep the stock engine management............ (As the forum isn't playing nice... link instead of photo...... (angry) ...