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by KonaTrueno723
Sat Mar 30, 2013 1:09 pm
Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
Topic: Formula Atlantic Race Shop Making Room
Replies: 133
Views: 104123

Re: Formula Atlantic Race Shop Making Room

Oldeskewltoy..do you have a better pic of the trd sump pan at the far right? Can you send it to my pm please? I may also have a buyer for that other front cover for you as well..thanks!
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: DIY, do it yourself projects and tricks
Topic: LED tailights
Replies: 26
Views: 35994

Re: LED tailights

Nice! Man those tail LEDs are cool as heck..!
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: What else do you drive?
Replies: 75
Views: 45840

Re: What else do you drive?

Yeah nice taco mtmetzger! I also take on those trials that's less traveled too hahah..! Hey my daughter also drives a 06 TRD taco & she wheels it whenever she gets a chance. It runs in the family :D
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:27 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Whinning noise when braking
Replies: 8
Views: 4814

Re: Whinning noise when braking

I'd try putting a taper on the leading & trailing edge of those pads & see if that helps. Are you runnin drilled/slotted rotors miswuevos?
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: What did you do to your car today?
Replies: 391
Views: 238132

Re: What did you do to your car today?

Removed my front struts to do the strut housing mod, for new short stroke shocks.
by KonaTrueno723
Tue Mar 26, 2013 1:04 am
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WTB: T-Belt Crank Sprocket 4age 16V
Replies: 10
Views: 5717

Re: WTB: T-Belt Crank Sprocket 4age 16V

Max..got the crank sprocket today. Thanks!

Mike
by KonaTrueno723
Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 40-20 rods?
Replies: 4
Views: 3872

Re: 40-20 rods?

I have a set 40/20 early rods.. The small end has been machined out to 20mm for pressed pins. If interested lmk
by KonaTrueno723
Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: click noise but wont star
Replies: 20
Views: 10836

Re: click noise but wont star

^^All of the above are good & valid points guys..lets just hold back for a bit & wait for ismael's findings on that starter signal wire allencr said to check
by KonaTrueno723
Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: click noise but wont star
Replies: 20
Views: 10836

Re: click noise but wont star

If connections are good, battery's strong,& ground is good to the block..then go grab a buddy & have him turn & hold the ignition key down to start, while YOU with a hammer reach down & lightly tap the starters solenoid. If it engages & starts, get a new starter or replace the co...
by KonaTrueno723
Thu Mar 21, 2013 12:46 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Weber carburetor choke
Replies: 10
Views: 5992

Re: Weber carburetor choke

yangster wrote:thanks guys but, do u guys know which wire exactly? I don't know which one would be the 12v wire.


An sr5 visited my shop this morn..yellow wire. Good luck!

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by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:40 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: road noise and four links!
Replies: 8
Views: 5945

Re: road noise and four links!

I'd just get the adj link bars to get the axles pointing straight again, & do what ga_goosh said if noise is a concern. Nice car btw!
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:14 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Should I buy this?
Replies: 10
Views: 6015

Re: Should I buy this?

rumsawatti=if your not sure of the cars mechanical state, mileage & god knows whatever else he's not disclosing, dont take that risk in offering anything yet..Meet up with the guy & car in person. Drive it, then negotiate with an offer
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:39 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: HELP!!!! Rear lateral rod link arm
Replies: 20
Views: 10280

Re: HELP!!!! Rear lateral rod link arm

danhtruong wrote:thank you Mike! you are my hero :). My friend weld it for me, everything ready to do, my job right now is cut metal and buy a lateral rod.


Thumbs up..! 8-)
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:36 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4AGE 20V: Tomei Poncam vs. Kelford Cam
Replies: 13
Views: 17748

Re: 4AGE 20V: Tomei Poncam vs. Kelford Cam

I saw the dyno specs for the tomei 5 valve & it makes good power up to 7500, also stating "excellent turbo response".. :D
Kelford has more cam selections for 20v's, but no dyno charts to compare
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: DIY, do it yourself projects and tricks
Topic: ARP Head Studs for 4AGE 16V info
Replies: 8
Views: 10821

Re: ARP Head Studs for 4AGE 16V info

Unrelated side question. Is it a terrible idea to completely disassemble a dizzy? As in removing the stuff inside that says "don't remove" in bold letters? Yea it might be. But to swap internals over, hey who hasnt? I think theres a proceedure to set the pickup coil projection (or signal ...
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Should I buy this?
Replies: 10
Views: 6015

Re: Should I buy this?

What was the mileage on it?
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 20, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Weber carburetor choke
Replies: 10
Views: 5992

Re: Weber carburetor choke

No I'm afraid not..do you still have the stock carb by any chance? There were a couple elec plug connections on the stock carb, do you remember disconnecting them? If you don't have the carb anymore, that's ok. Look at the pass fender well area.. These plug connections (female end) should all be the...
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 20, 2013 1:20 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Weber carburetor choke
Replies: 10
Views: 5992

Re: Weber carburetor choke

Green thing meaning a plug? Get a test probe to find a 12v + power (key on) in that green plug. Connect the choke to this power source.
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:56 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: HELP!!!! Rear lateral rod link arm
Replies: 20
Views: 10280

Re: HELP!!!! Rear lateral rod link arm

danhtruong= Metric bolt & nut for the hanger bracket is a hexagon flanged 14x1.5mm size bolt & is approx 2-1/2" long. On the other end (on axle) there should be a stud only w/nut of the same exact thread size.
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 20, 2013 1:24 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4AGE 20V: Tomei Poncam vs. Kelford Cam
Replies: 13
Views: 17748

Re: 4AGE 20V: Tomei Poncam vs. Kelford Cam

I've got a set of these tomei cams, but I'm curious as well
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 20, 2013 1:13 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: What did you do to your car today?
Replies: 391
Views: 238132

Re: What did you do to your car today?

Took pics of my lat/rod hanger in hopes of helping a fellow club member..furthering the removal of bolts for specs info..
I feel good:D
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 20, 2013 1:04 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Cool Yahoo Japan Auction AE86 Finds
Replies: 28
Views: 20223

Re: Cool Yahoo Japan Auction AE86 Finds

Oh' dayuum, those longchamps just gave me a woody!
Nice find VirtriumGTS..
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:40 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: upgrade alternaor
Replies: 28
Views: 21396

Re: upgrade alternaor

Yeah & I'll report back for the 130 as well
by KonaTrueno723
Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:31 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: HELP!!!! Rear lateral rod link arm
Replies: 20
Views: 10280

Re: HELP!!!! Rear lateral rod link arm

Yup..track or street, safety is first bud.
Ummm..both? But just remember, there was only one that started it all........THE AE86!!!

I'll get those bolts sizes for ya' in the morn, kinda tired right now _._
by KonaTrueno723
Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:29 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: HELP!!!! Rear lateral rod link arm
Replies: 20
Views: 10280

Re: HELP!!!! Rear lateral rod link arm

Yeah, can i have the size of all bolds, I ask the alignment guy he said get the aftermarket lateral rod which can adjust (godspeed lateral rod) and try to make the hold closet to the oem as much as possible. He said the lateral rod doesnt hold any load so the bracket dont have to be that strong. Af...
by KonaTrueno723
Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:56 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: upgrade alternaor
Replies: 28
Views: 21396

Re: upgrade alternaor

This is useful info here about alts.& amps

Red=I did see the difference in the 130 & 118 stator sizes. Got both alts at the shop n i noticed it. Was gonna use the larger of the two, but now,,nope!
by KonaTrueno723
Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:29 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: "Official" Interior Thread
Replies: 67
Views: 49791

Re: "Official" Interior Thread

hachi2k..jus noticed the samurai sword shifter. Nice touch! :D
by KonaTrueno723
Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: So I told my son he can have the rolla
Replies: 16
Views: 10263

Re: So I told my son he can have the rolla

Umm,after thinking about this, I'm gonna let them practice on beater car first. Then we'll see..
by KonaTrueno723
Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: Wanted Crank Pulley For Bluetop
Replies: 5
Views: 3664

Re: Wanted Crank Pulley For Bluetop

mrkona wrote:Still need a crank pulley thanks


Pm sent!