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by SgtRauksauff
Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:37 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: AE86 ride height adjustment
Replies: 17
Views: 12936

Re: AE86 ride height adjustment

I'd say get to an alignment place that can do corner-weighting, and set it up with you in the car. Especially if you plan on actually driving the car in any timed events. That's the point of adjustable spring height, to perfect the balance of the car for racing applications. "stance, yo" i...
by SgtRauksauff
Wed Jul 19, 2017 6:28 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: rear shock bushing
Replies: 3
Views: 4070

Re: rear shock bushing

I'll try to get a picture later today. I talked with QA1, and these particular shocks are an older model, Proma Star. they are rebuildable, and re-valveable, and I'll be putting new shock oil in as well.
by SgtRauksauff
Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Zenki door panel cup repro feeler
Replies: 6
Views: 6628

Re: Zenki door panel cup repro feeler

This is not a cup holder for drinks, this is a molded little plastic insert that fits into the handle where you pull the door closed.
by SgtRauksauff
Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:41 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: rear shock bushing
Replies: 3
Views: 4070

rear shock bushing

So, I've got some QA1 coilovers on the rear, and one of them is blown. Getting that taken care of, as they're rebuildable with a couple o-rings and seals, and new oil; no problem. These have been on the car since I got it many moons ago (2006-ish?) and I've not had to do much. Now, I'm in the proces...
by SgtRauksauff
Mon May 22, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Worthwhile Trouble?
Replies: 3
Views: 4150

Re: Worthwhile Trouble?

I've got a similar build: bastard largeport (7-rib bottom end, largeport head), with first-oversize OEM pistons (prism gsi from a gm dealer, ~200 bucks). 0.8mm TRD head gasket. home built over-axle 2" exhaust, mandrel-bent, with cat, resonator, and muffler. I can't remember what I had on the dy...
by SgtRauksauff
Mon May 22, 2017 12:06 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: SR5 No crank
Replies: 14
Views: 11752

Re: SR5 No crank

I haven't taken off my SR5 fuel pump, but I think I can whip it off of my spare engine when I get home from work to see how it feels. If I remember from other ones on other cars, though, they can be pretty tough to move by hand. The only thing I can think of is to make SURE that you have it on the p...
by SgtRauksauff
Mon May 22, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Fuel Line help
Replies: 9
Views: 11136

Re: Fuel Line help

I don't remember the charcoal cannister (part of the EVAP system) even having threads, just hoses and clamps. there is no pressurized fuel, only fuel vapor in the evap line, at least there shouldn't be. Basically, as the fuel sloshes around and gets agitated in the tank, and the return line puts som...
by SgtRauksauff
Fri May 12, 2017 8:54 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Need Some Advice for ball bearings??
Replies: 5
Views: 5253

Re: Need Some Advice for ball bearings??

make sure the surface of the axle housing is clean, as well as the outside of the bearing. if it's been sitting for a length of time, you may get small rust deposits on metal surfaces, which can interfere with the insertion of the axle. a wire brush and/or some emery cloth are easy ways to make sure...
by SgtRauksauff
Mon May 01, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Front bumper lights
Replies: 7
Views: 7112

Re: Front bumper lights

you can just use something like photobucket or imgur and then post the link, instead of attaching the photo
by SgtRauksauff
Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:27 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Front bumper lights
Replies: 7
Views: 7112

Re: Front bumper lights

there's really too much dark shadow in that photo to tell what can and can't fit there.
by SgtRauksauff
Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:23 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: AE86 SR5 Rear End?
Replies: 9
Views: 13601

Re: AE86 SR5 Rear End?

The SR5 rear axle is more the adequate for a stock 4AGE. The SR-5 axle [S series 6.38 ring gear] will have a 3.9 ratio or a 4.10 axle ratio. The axle is probably the 4.10 since the original car was an automatic. This ratio, actually better suits the power band of the 4AGE engine. Dave W i completel...
by SgtRauksauff
Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:48 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Front bumper lights
Replies: 7
Views: 7112

Re: Front bumper lights

I do not think that is JDM zenki...

this is JDM zenki:
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note, there are no corner-lights in the bumper, only on the front. On the kouki, this was changed.
by SgtRauksauff
Fri Apr 14, 2017 7:41 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Flip Headlight Issue
Replies: 10
Views: 10071

Re: Flip Headlight Issue

wouldn't you do the same thing? I think the point is to have the switch on, battery unplugged, with the lights in the fullly opened position. so you would turn on the switch, it would turn on the lights but close the lids. then unplug the battery. Then turn the knobs and set the rod to the proper po...
by SgtRauksauff
Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:25 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Questions and Spark Plug covered in oil
Replies: 7
Views: 7655

Re: Questions and Spark Plug covered in oil

I just use WIX or Purolator filters myself. Direct from Toyota can't hurt either, although they're just some bulk filter that's been rebranded for Toyota. I don't remember which manufacturer though... I believe spark plug is 13 lb-ft. I use a 3/8" torque wrench that has lb-in on it, since my 1/...
by SgtRauksauff
Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:09 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Questions and Spark Plug covered in oil
Replies: 7
Views: 7655

Re: Questions and Spark Plug covered in oil

I'd verify this, because I'm not at home and don't have my books: 1: I think it's small, like 9-10 lb-ft. 2: with "good" gaskets, no. but if you really really want to, a very thin amount in the 'corners' where the camshaft sticks out. 4: I use 0W-30 or 5W30 amsoil synthetic since break-in....
by SgtRauksauff
Thu Apr 06, 2017 11:41 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: AE86 a little too warm
Replies: 4
Views: 4526

Re: AE86 a little too warm

how far down in the radiator is the coolant? it should be at least up to the nozzle that goes to the overflow tank. If it's not, you might have an air pocket in the coolant system, which can also cause inaccurate temp readings. But I'd say first stop is a thermostat check. they're relatively cheap, ...
by SgtRauksauff
Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:50 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Engine noise, please help, video link
Replies: 16
Views: 13554

Re: Engine noise, please help, video link

isn't the vvt actuated by oil pressure? perhaps something's wrong with the pulley's metering mechanism, causing it to make the noise when it's below a certain psi, which can be related to rpm. I can see that hurting performance for sure. I don't think it will fly apart and break something, but you'l...
by SgtRauksauff
Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:22 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Can I use the SR5 dash harness?
Replies: 1
Views: 2548

Re: Can I use the SR5 dash harness?

I think the plugs might be the same between ECU's, but the wires are definitely not. The 4AGE is injected, and needs all sorts of sensor inputs to give the proper output; the 4AC in the SR5 has a carb, and needs very minimal inputs and outputs. I do not know this with 100% certainty, but it's been t...
by SgtRauksauff
Mon Apr 03, 2017 12:59 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4AGTE Race Engine
Replies: 9
Views: 9096

Re: 4AGTE Race Engine

I feel that with Time Attack, and the HP numbers you're shooting for, the original rear diff/axles do not have the strength to hold up to the torque you'll be putting through them. There are usually some chicanes and other places that if you're driving competitively and hard, and transitioning from ...
by SgtRauksauff
Fri Mar 31, 2017 4:10 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: SR5 No crank
Replies: 14
Views: 11752

Re: SR5 No crank

also, I think the Pink and Violet wires are the left front speaker, which makes sense as the other side Light blue and light-green are the right front, according to my book.

:)
by SgtRauksauff
Fri Mar 31, 2017 3:53 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: SR5 No crank
Replies: 14
Views: 11752

Re: SR5 No crank

do you have all three fusible links in the positive battery terminal? The 60A and 30A are both part of the ign switch circuit. Is your car manual, or automatic? With manual, the clutch start switch ties ground to the starter relay; with an automatic, the neutral safety switch does similar. manual cl...
by SgtRauksauff
Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:32 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: SR5 No crank
Replies: 14
Views: 11752

Re: SR5 No crank

Without even any clicking at the starter, I would definitely check the whole circuit between the ignition switch and the starter With all of those wires snipped and dangling, who knows what got left out in the past? Was there an alarm system previously installed? Lots of times, the alarm system/remo...
by SgtRauksauff
Fri Mar 17, 2017 8:34 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Question regarding stock AW11 Oil Cooler in my Eight Six
Replies: 7
Views: 6164

Re: Question regarding stock AW11 Oil Cooler in my Eight Six

shortly after I got my GT-S, during a trackday the previous owner's use of RTV to help seal the head gasket blocked all the oil to the head, and ended up galling the cam journals and stuff... bits of aluminum were all up in my oil cooler, so I just tossed another one on that I'd got from a friend.. ...
by SgtRauksauff
Thu Mar 16, 2017 9:14 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Distributor Identification
Replies: 5
Views: 5387

Re: Distributor Identification

I would think the same wires should work, because the distributor is moved from the back of the camshaft to the front of the camshaft. the only thing that might be different length would be the "coil" wire, depending on where it's sitting. At least , that's my thought. looks pretty symmetr...
by SgtRauksauff
Wed Mar 15, 2017 2:14 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 88 gts with bad pickups
Replies: 14
Views: 10663

Re: 88 gts with bad pickups

when you say 'fe' is that your voice-to-text translating you saying EFI as in Electronic Fuel Injection ?

and by pickups, do you mean the contacts inside the distributor cap?
by SgtRauksauff
Wed Mar 15, 2017 2:04 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: 4 point safety 21 roll bar / sunroof coupe question
Replies: 2
Views: 3316

Re: 4 point safety 21 roll bar / sunroof coupe question

a properly done main hoop needs to be right where the B pillar sits. Is this for show? if so, just mod the storebought cage and hide the feet under the carpet.. If it's for actual safety use, have a real one fabricated.

--sarge
by SgtRauksauff
Wed Mar 15, 2017 1:56 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: 4 point safety 21 roll bar / sunroof coupe question
Replies: 2
Views: 3316

Re: 4 point safety 21 roll bar / sunroof coupe question

just because the hole for the sunroof is in front of where the cage would be, don't forget that it has to go somewhere.. that's a couple inches of space taken up. And also the reason why I searched for a clean SR5 to use as my track toy instead of a GT-S. because a helmet ALSO adds a couple inches, ...
by SgtRauksauff
Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:47 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Can a turbo work with a carburetor engine
Replies: 16
Views: 26100

Re: Can a turbo work with a carburetor engine

VW beetle guys have been doing blow-through turbos on the Weber 32/36 for decades. Since I've actually got a weber on my 4AC in my SR5, and a spare manifold, and a small turbo lying around, I've been reading up on it, and have some ideas on doing this myself, for the hell of it. Lots of guys build a...
by SgtRauksauff
Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:26 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: How to put a 4age into a 1987 Toyota Corolla SR5?
Replies: 9
Views: 13806

Re: How to put a 4age into a 1987 Toyota Corolla SR5?

the MAIN difference between sr5 and GT-s *IS* the engine, and supporting systems (fuel, electrical, control...) So reading through those howtos on how to convert the SR5 will give you the information that you need. That information will give you the context on what you need to do, and what you need ...