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by mr2mk1hero
Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark
Replies: 42
Views: 29240

Re: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark

Thanks for your response, I have the mildest possible cat cams setup, 2x 8.0mm lift cams. Mine sounds the same....cold or warm. I just watched an old video before the engine rebuild, absolutely the same damn sound.... This really might be the injectors. I was given some good advice to listen to it w...
by mr2mk1hero
Thu Oct 27, 2016 3:27 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark
Replies: 42
Views: 29240

Re: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark

So, here's a short little video of her running and revving a bit. Exhaust is obnoxiously loud as you can see. Will replace soon. https://youtu.be/3ya20WJd-LY What puzzles me is the valve shim clatter sound.....sounds like a diesel. I put new catcams in, contacted catcams to make 100% sure what clear...
by mr2mk1hero
Thu Oct 27, 2016 3:17 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-042-01: The Dubai Deception
Replies: 39
Views: 28814

Re: OST-042-01: The Dubai Deception

Looks cool as always! Toda springs?
by mr2mk1hero
Sat Oct 15, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark
Replies: 42
Views: 29240

Re: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark

Thanks for the responses guys once again! Jondee86 your links are all awesome. What's the easiest reliable way to delete the AAV? Sealant in the the hole that's right in front of the throttle plate? Regarding the oil: I put in 15w40 mineral oil from Eneos. Supposedly a reputable Japanese brand. Hard...
by mr2mk1hero
Sat Oct 15, 2016 1:44 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark
Replies: 42
Views: 29240

Re: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark

Ok guys, the saga continues! Progress has been made. The lack of power has been resolved. Car now pulls below 4500 rpm as well as above that mark. It was indeed the t-vis vsv and t-vis was probably stuck open. I also plugged up the wax pellet port with tightly pressed in tissue paper just to test it...
by mr2mk1hero
Fri Oct 14, 2016 2:37 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark
Replies: 42
Views: 29240

Re: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark

Hey guys, thanks for all the responses! I solved the 11 flashes thing. My throttle stop screw and lever where not touching. 11 flashes is gone now. I re-tested the tps with a multimeter, all were withing tolerance. But car still ran like crap. Coolant was bubbling and overboiling, temp gauge showing...
by mr2mk1hero
Wed Oct 12, 2016 2:27 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark
Replies: 42
Views: 29240

Re: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark

Multiple choice questions here :lol: You can't troubleshoot if you just change things at random and hope for the best. You need to start setting things back to factory and eliminate as many potential causes as possible. TVIS Operation The black canister under the intake is a vacuum reservoir. It ho...
by mr2mk1hero
Wed Oct 12, 2016 8:03 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark
Replies: 42
Views: 29240

Re: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark

Thanks for the reponses. I did not delete t-vis and even if it was deleted I don't think it would influence performance this dramatically. Car is still running rich, noticeable fuel smell, and its slow to rev. Going uphill is only possible in first gear. I realized a problem with the TPS, the thrott...
by mr2mk1hero
Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:38 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark
Replies: 42
Views: 29240

Re: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark

Thanks a lot for your responses guys. I actually managed to fire it up. Timing was way off you are right. Dizzy was off by 2 teeth. I shorted t1 and e and adjusted with timing light while engine was warm. I am at 10 btdc now with the terminals shorted. But car still runs really weird. Below 2k rpm p...
by mr2mk1hero
Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:53 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark
Replies: 42
Views: 29240

Rebuilt 4age bigport no spark

Hi, So I finally put together my engine after a long rebuild and tried to start her, but there is no spark. Car is Mr2 mk1. Engine is cranking. Rotor is spinning, but there no spark. ECU is alive, I shorted T and e and all I get is one flash and then pause, and then one flash. Nothing more. Tried a ...
by mr2mk1hero
Wed Oct 05, 2016 4:32 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Please help - what are these and where do they go?
Replies: 3
Views: 4015

Please help - what are these and where do they go?

Hi, I'm finally putting my 4age in my MR2 mk1 back together, and there's a few electrical bits I'm not sure where to install. Image 1 https://postimg.org/image/owyl5dcpp/ https://s22.postimg.org/owyl5dcpp/IMG_20161004_144249.jpg Where does this bugger go? I assume somewhere near the alternator? I ha...
by mr2mk1hero
Tue Aug 30, 2016 1:04 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4age 16 - full engine assembly video stop motion
Replies: 6
Views: 5847

Re: 4age 16 - full engine assembly video stop motion

Very cool! Do you know what kind of power you're getting at the crank and to the wheels? I imagine a little more than a stock smallport. Thanks, I'm glad you like it. I have yet to connect everything and fire it up. But you are right I expect 130-140hp. I forgot to mention the head was also mildly ...
by mr2mk1hero
Fri Aug 26, 2016 2:46 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4age 16 - full engine assembly video stop motion
Replies: 6
Views: 5847

4age 16 - full engine assembly video stop motion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw2UJnnqs9Y&feature=youtu.be This video and engine is a product of two years of collecting parts, learning things I previously knew nothing about, saving money and then finally putting it all together. The particular engine assembled in this video is a 4age 16v bi...
by mr2mk1hero
Thu Jun 16, 2016 1:02 am
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: Wanted: BVSV 4AGE 1987
Replies: 3
Views: 3182

Re: Wanted: BVSV 4AGE 1987

Oh damn, wish I didn't break it. Do you think anyone else makes these?
by mr2mk1hero
Wed Jun 15, 2016 4:48 am
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: Wanted: BVSV 4AGE 1987
Replies: 3
Views: 3182

Wanted: BVSV 4AGE 1987

I need one like the one in the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-TOYOTA-OEM-VACUUM-VALVE-SWITCH-COROLLA-4RUNNER-MR2-90925-05047/321667340439?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D333008%26algo%3DRIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36862%26meid%3D3d27758eb5784685b5e9e990ec2e8c67%26pid%3D100010%...
by mr2mk1hero
Tue Mar 08, 2016 1:47 am
Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
Topic: Looking to buy uprated springs for 4age 16v bigport
Replies: 2
Views: 2802

Looking to buy uprated springs for 4age 16v bigport

Hi,

Looking to buy uprated valve springs for the 16v bigport. Toda, supertech, hks, etc. Don't care about the brand as long as its something reputable.
by mr2mk1hero
Fri Jan 29, 2016 2:17 am
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WANTED: 4AGE 16V adjustable cam gears
Replies: 0
Views: 1574

WANTED: 4AGE 16V adjustable cam gears

Hi, Im looking to buy adjustable cam gears for my 4age 16v bigport. They need to be undamaged and work perfectly. Only genuine parts. I am ok with any brand, HKS, T3, Tomei, etc. anything is fine as long as its a recognized and proven brand and product. I will need shipping to Europe. Thank you. PM ...
by mr2mk1hero
Wed Jun 17, 2015 4:04 am
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: Wanted - 2 exhaust and 2 intake valves for 4age bigport
Replies: 0
Views: 1268

Wanted - 2 exhaust and 2 intake valves for 4age bigport

Hi,

I need 4 valves, 2x intake and 2 exhaust for my combustion chamber polishing job. I need junker useless valves as I will just use them to cover the valves seats and prevent damage to them while I work around them.
I need them shipped to Europe. I will of course pay for the shipping and valves.
by mr2mk1hero
Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:19 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: My NA 4age bigport street build
Replies: 38
Views: 24221

Re: My NA 4age bigport street build

Just to check in and let you guys know I'm not dead :) All the parts have arrived. Just waiting for the water and oil pumps from yoshi. Been busy and restored the dizzy heat shield, spark plug valley cover, EGR assembly and had the blacktop flywheel from bk resurfaced. Below are step-by-step videos ...
by mr2mk1hero
Mon Mar 16, 2015 10:46 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: My NA 4age bigport street build
Replies: 38
Views: 24221

Re: My NA 4age bigport street build

More stuff coming in. This time its the lovely blacktop flywheel. I was really looking forward to it. Some info on weight and other stuff and side by side pictures of the blacktop and bigport flywheel i anyone is interested: http://www.driving4answers.com/shopping-4age-20v-blacktop-flywheel/ The nex...
by mr2mk1hero
Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:13 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: My NA 4age bigport street build
Replies: 38
Views: 24221

Re: My NA 4age bigport street build

Hey mate, nice to see that your project goes fine. we talked via google talk if you remember :D what parts have you missing? Hey man, I have ordered: aisin oil and water pump arp bolts for the conrods oem toyota head and main cap bolts blacktop flywheel a bunch of other bits and bolts i have the oe...
by mr2mk1hero
Fri Mar 06, 2015 4:16 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: My NA 4age bigport street build
Replies: 38
Views: 24221

Re: My NA 4age bigport street build

Hey guys. Just to let you know I am alive and kicking. Started ordering parts, some are already here, investing in tools, money is being burnt fast. I have been looking into part coatings and found this company called camcoat and already exchanged some emails with them. I bought a compressor and spr...
by mr2mk1hero
Wed Feb 25, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: My NA 4age bigport street build
Replies: 38
Views: 24221

Re: My NA 4age bigport street build

Here is the Balkans, i.e. ex-yugoslavia. Will join aeu86.org and see if I can find any useful info.
by mr2mk1hero
Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:43 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: My NA 4age bigport street build
Replies: 38
Views: 24221

Re: My NA 4age bigport street build

I will trust you blindly not to trust you blindly then :) I dont mind if it takes me forever with the dremel. I have time and patience :) I at least want to give it a try and see how it goes, if it doesnt work out I will proceed to the rudeimentary balancing. I thought about grinding the cast marks ...
by mr2mk1hero
Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:23 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: My NA 4age bigport street build
Replies: 38
Views: 24221

Re: My NA 4age bigport street build

my opinion in red Since you're all so active on the thread you could help me answer that which actually matters to me :D 1. is 10.5:1 a good compression for stock cams? with a properly deshrouded chamber... yes 2. I am planning to get my connecting rods balanced. Should I first restore the rods wit...
by mr2mk1hero
Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:54 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: My NA 4age bigport street build
Replies: 38
Views: 24221

Re: My NA 4age bigport street build

What I am saying about the poncams I am not basing on my experience - i never even held them in my hands let alone installed them in the car. My info is based on what other people said, in this case on mr2tailbreaker and his built. I quote what he said "my car idles like a muscle car, kinda lop...
by mr2mk1hero
Tue Feb 24, 2015 2:16 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: My NA 4age bigport street build
Replies: 38
Views: 24221

Re: My NA 4age bigport street build

As usually... the OP is being left behind... apologies to mr2mk1hero there is no need to "clock" his ECU faster... stock cams stop making power @ 6600 rpm, the ECU "stops" @ 7500 (in most cases) That leaves the OP a few options without having to screw around too much with manage...
by mr2mk1hero
Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:31 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 3. gen Honda Prelude piston rings do fit smallport pistons
Replies: 7
Views: 6059

Re: 3. gen Honda Prelude piston rings do fit smallport pisto

I feel better knowing youre putting them in as well :)
We''ll see how they perform. Hopefully well. I will be putting everything together in May. Will try to dig up this thread once I do it and update it.
by mr2mk1hero
Sun Feb 22, 2015 3:38 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 3. gen Honda Prelude piston rings do fit smallport pistons
Replies: 7
Views: 6059

Re: 3. gen Honda Prelude piston rings do fit smallport pisto

Hmmm. I havent even thought about the widths.... :lol:

Sooooo....can i fit the Honda rings??? Should I? I saw on a few forums that guys are running these rings with the smallport pistons. They claim to be fine.
Your thoughts? What did you end up putting in?