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by oldeskewltoy
Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: ogiptech bellhousings
Replies: 2
Views: 3718

Re: ogiptech bellhousings

The W to A bellhousing reported to be the best... Niteparts version - (Google search) - https://www.google.com/search?q=niteparts&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=TPc&tbo=d&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aoff...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:48 am
Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
Topic: 4A GE 20V Engine Parts For Sale - Updated 1-28-13
Replies: 9
Views: 8463

Re: 4A GE 20V Engine Parts For Sale - Updated 1-28-13

Do you have a head??? It can be damaged(cheap???)...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:41 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: the road racer rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 7397

Re: the road racer rebuild

I'm planning a TVIS 16 valve rebuild in my 87 GTS race car, planning on using mild cams, a litle bump in compression, leaning toward reliability more than HP, planning on keeping stock ECU, otherwise I'm bumped into class I don't belong How far can I go with the build before the TVIS gets in the wa...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:32 am
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Newbie in OR
Replies: 4
Views: 5153

Re: Newbie in OR

Where in Oregon... no I promise I don't want to buy it... just a Portlandian here and always interested in meeting new Corolla people. Local forum(Oregon/Washington mostly) is www.hachiroku.net/forums/
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:28 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: valve shims
Replies: 14
Views: 9784

Re: valve shims

http://www.cylinderheadsupply.com/valve ... -25mm.html

as thin as 2.3mm, and quite a bit less expensive then Toyota
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:14 am
Forum: Shops, Manufacturers, and Retailers Only
Topic: OST Cylinder Head Porting Services
Replies: 42
Views: 82437

Re: OST Cylinder Head Porting Services

Short radius shaping.... http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/oldeskewltoy/MOmo/4portandshortradius_zps768056c0.jpg Above is Port #4... here are the other 3 ports....... :shock: Port 3 http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/oldeskewltoy/MOmo/3portandshortradius_zps1628ac51.jpg Port 2 http://i79.p...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:01 am
Forum: Shops, Manufacturers, and Retailers Only
Topic: OST Cylinder Head Porting Services
Replies: 42
Views: 82437

Re: OST Cylinder Head Porting Services

do you know what the average cost is to ship a head? im a bit interested in your service. thanks let me know from most areas in the USA... somewhere between $30 and $40. there is some cash to be saved by shipping USPS. Return freight is usually a bit more($10+) because I typically insure it for $80...
by oldeskewltoy
Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:31 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Suspension upgrades that are a must.
Replies: 15
Views: 11742

Re: Suspension upgrades that are a must.

springs.... make the ratio 3 to 2 favoring the front. I'm running 300# springs up front, and 200# springs in the rear. If you are looking for a wee bit more oversteer(easier to initiate a drift) you might try 4 to 3 ratio bushings.... make sure they are in good condition, it is doubtful you can stil...
by oldeskewltoy
Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:17 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: What things are considered a fanboy in the AE86 world
Replies: 33
Views: 22048

Re: What things are considered a fanboy in the AE86 world

HASport AE86 wrote:It's more fun but beating a new $30k FRS with a sh!tbox corolla is better, who knows maybe club4ag will focus on 4AG's again instead of the FRS :roll:


:mrgreen:
by oldeskewltoy
Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:11 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: I'm surprised it was never mentioned on the old board
Replies: 17
Views: 12808

Re: I'm surprised it was never mentioned on the old board

NICE... both O/S and stock... Not sure how original... but at least now you can rebody the entire car... great news... hope they keep it up... the more companies deciding that AE86 parts are worthy of their time and money, the easier it will be to keep them forever.......... I'll bet 1/2 of the Musc...
by oldeskewltoy
Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:00 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: 16v high comp (red top) conversion questions
Replies: 22
Views: 16088

Re: 16v high comp (red top) conversion questions

^Will a high compression 4age like that(12.2 to 1) handle 91 octane fuel? it might.... or might NOT.... you might have to adjust ignition (or cam) timing to get it to run without ping.... if I de-shroud the chambers.... it should have no problems. http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/oldeskewltoy...
by oldeskewltoy
Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:49 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: 16v high comp (red top) conversion questions
Replies: 22
Views: 16088

Re: 16v high comp (red top) conversion questions

thanks Max =] ima stick with the tomei poncams. In. 264 Ex. 256 http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/oldeskewltoy/TomeiPoncamsdyno.jpg As you can see from the dyno plot, both cams are 264. 90+% of the time you drive your car at rpm levels between 2500 and 6000. Note the aftermarket cams make LESS...
by oldeskewltoy
Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:26 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Bolt size needed for engine stand
Replies: 2
Views: 3647

Re: Bolt size needed for engine stand

IDEAL bolts... for the stands I use.... the trailing arm mounting bolts... perfect length.

not sure if they are perfect for you. to determine your "perfect" measure the depth of the engine stand mounts that fit to the block, add 13mm to it (12-15 is ok)

bolt thread is 12 x 1.25
by oldeskewltoy
Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:14 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Dyno/Build pages: opinions
Replies: 15
Views: 10399

Re: Dyno/Build pages: opinions

OST, I dont know if you read my post or if you just did not see the question but here it is again.......... Can this new thread be upgraded to an acutual section in the board index with subsections for other powerplants? Under the TECH banner of course I read your post... I can't answer you.... tha...
by oldeskewltoy
Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:50 am
Forum: Shops, Manufacturers, and Retailers Only
Topic: LEEN J160 6 speed for rwd "A" powered cars.
Replies: 53
Views: 55917

Re: LEEN J160 6 speed for rwd "A" powered cars.

btw, i cant find any info on what driveshaft to use with is converter. i have a manual driveshaft from my j160 sitting around. compared to my t50 output, it looks like they're about the same length??? please respond! in my car (white AE71) I had the front half of the driveshaft shortened by 3/8&quo...
by oldeskewltoy
Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:18 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Spring Options for Coilover Suspension
Replies: 4
Views: 4272

Re: Spring Options for Coilover Suspension

from memory, the Greddy uses 8kg frt springs and 6kg rear. also from memory a stock GTS used 1.9kg fronts and 2.2 kg rears. What I've found to make both a good riding, as well as good handling AE86 (and by default E7s) is a front rate of 300#s (5.5kg) and a rear rate of 200#s (3.6kg) The Greddy damp...
by oldeskewltoy
Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:29 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: CA Smog Failure. Looking for input
Replies: 10
Views: 6895

Re: CA Smog Failure. Looking for input

It doesn't look like a miserable fail... that would be WAAAAY off...... timing off... and you did the head gasket... I'd say check cam timing, and check ignition timing... set both to stock as per the FSM... Check cap,rotor, wires, and plugs, replace filters, and change the oil.... Drive it hard and...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:27 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Dyno/Build pages: opinions
Replies: 15
Views: 10399

Re: Dyno/Build pages: opinions

Yeah. I more importantly left out like what do you look for in it what would be a good reading Out of the mouth of babes... (PLEASE - no insult intended...) but THAT is the question!!! Indeed... what do YOU look for, what would be a good reading for YOU??? For me?? I could care less what the peak p...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: haltec e6k mapping help?
Replies: 1
Views: 3359

Re: haltec e6k mapping help?

begin here.... ??? https://www.google.com/search?q=20v+4age+ignition&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=xIP_UMzGMMKviAKJrYGoDQ&biw=1096&bih=604&sei=zYP_ULftIqr...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Dyno/Build pages: opinions
Replies: 15
Views: 10399

Re: Dyno/Build pages: opinions

Very very noob. But how do you exactly read those graphss bottom is rpm levels... sides are power (torque and HP) Normally the line that starts higher on the graph @ the left is torque. This is usually some "curve" shape. Horsepower is the line that begins(@ left) lower but builds as the ...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:10 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Best engine for daily driving and drifting with power.
Replies: 81
Views: 46776

Re: Best engine for daily driving and drifting with power.

I guess my main question is are you more with 16vs over 20vs? As in liking the 16v more with performance reliability when built. Or are you just working on 16vs to know it more and more? I work with 16V so far because the engine shop near me has a reputation as one of the BEST 4AGE shops in the nat...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:50 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Dyno/Build pages: opinions
Replies: 15
Views: 10399

Re: Dyno/Build pages: opinions

Both of my posting show different methods that this thread could find acceptable. The first one shows the subject in emboldened text, followed by the details, and in my 2nd posting it still covers all the specifics, but a bit more casually. Both are short, and yet specific.
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:45 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Dyno/Build pages: opinions
Replies: 15
Views: 10399

Dyno/Build pages: opinions

This page is for those who want to express an opinion, or ask a question about a particular posting in the other thread - viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1335

Hopefully this thread will allow the other one to remain comment free.
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:38 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Dyno/Build Pages...
Replies: 8
Views: 11293

Re: Dyno/Build Pages...

4AGE, N/A, MAP based aftermarket management: #s measured @ the wheels http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/oldeskewltoy/ae71/dyno2610surreptitious3.jpg Short and sweet AE92 smallport head - ported Web 577 camshafts, T3 timing pulleys set to 111 degrees AE92 high comp block w squiters plugged, dec...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:36 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Dyno/Build Pages...
Replies: 8
Views: 11293

Dyno/Build Pages...

This is an entirely new thread in Club4AG. I will need your cooperation. PLEASE do NOT litter this thread with ANY comments... be they good, or bad... approval, or disapproval. If you NEED to comment... PLEASE go here - http://forums.club4ag.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1336 This thread is for build...
by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Best engine for daily driving and drifting with power.
Replies: 81
Views: 46776

Re: Best engine for daily driving and drifting with power.

Zenki85 wrote:Would you have a pic of your motor? ^


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by oldeskewltoy
Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Do i need to re-shim???
Replies: 7
Views: 7454

Re: Do i need to re-shim???

ANY time a different cam is installed you should check clearances. As xploding-twincam mentioned, to determined the correct shims needed after installing different cams (correct me if i'm wrong), checking clearance is done when the cam is at .050" is that right? Just needed you to refresh me o...
by oldeskewltoy
Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:06 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Compatible Low-Impedence Fuel Injectors
Replies: 2
Views: 3056

Re: Compatible Low-Impedence Fuel Injectors

Mid-late 80s efi Hondas. Accord, and Prelude ( and some Civic?) 2.0 efi engines use low ohm 240cc injectors. They are tan in color.
by oldeskewltoy
Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Best engine for daily driving and drifting with power.
Replies: 81
Views: 46776

Re: Best engine for daily driving and drifting with power.

Concerning best engines.... the one I recommend on page 2 is ONLY for use with a stock ECU. The machine work on the small end of the rod to accommodate the 20mm wrist pin weakens the rod some. This weakened state limits the rpm of the engine to the factory redline..... How do I know this is safe......
by oldeskewltoy
Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:51 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Best engine for daily driving and drifting with power.
Replies: 81
Views: 46776

Re: Best engine for daily driving and drifting with power.

Concerning best engines.... the one I recommend on page 2 is ONLY for use with a stock ECU. The machine work on the small end of the rod to accommodate the 20mm wrist pin weakens the rod some. This weakened state limits the rpm of the engine to the factory redline..... How do I know this is safe... ...