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I created this blog to keep tabs on by build and to share with the automotive community. Enjoy.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
The Motor
Picked it up locally in Jefferson Oregon off a nice fella for 1200 bucks. Compression was good, I just hope everything else is too. Sorry for the cell phone pics lately.
Begun the 20v Swap Has
Today I officially tore out my harness to send out to Tweak'd Performance. They are making a brand new harness for the 20v blacktop, but they needed my old harness to source a few pieces.
It's kind of ironic that I was planning to start the swap today and my car died today. Well, it didn't die, but I left the headlights on for an hour and the battery voltage was down at 10v; effectively wouldn't turn the old starter. The last two days cold starts were getting rough and I believe my motor knew it was time to go. If any motor ever proved to be as reliable as this one has, I would be surprised.
On a lighter note, I'm so glad I never have to see this harness under my hood ever again! Goodbye!
Perhaps one of the greatest feelings when doing a project is obtaining all the parts. Kind of like when you're a kid and just got some new lego's. For now i just have this small box of things collected along with the motor. Including OEM(Toyota) front and rear brake pads, OEM motor mounts, OEM pilot bearing, OEM exhaust gasket, and some cheap serpintine belt.
On the way in the mail I have a coil/ignitor, 1993 mr2 turbo O2 sensor by OBX, stainless steel fuel hose and Earl's banjo fittings with the pressure gauge set up from Summit Racing, and 1ZZFE coil packs to run a waste spark setup. Ignition and fuel line will look like this:
The only thing left I have to source is a water conversion kit, and an electric fan set up. Other than that all I have to do is send this harness in tomorrow and prep everything for the swap. Stay tuned for lots of updates as I meticulously swap my car over the next couple weeks.
It's kind of ironic that I was planning to start the swap today and my car died today. Well, it didn't die, but I left the headlights on for an hour and the battery voltage was down at 10v; effectively wouldn't turn the old starter. The last two days cold starts were getting rough and I believe my motor knew it was time to go. If any motor ever proved to be as reliable as this one has, I would be surprised.
On a lighter note, I'm so glad I never have to see this harness under my hood ever again! Goodbye!
Perhaps one of the greatest feelings when doing a project is obtaining all the parts. Kind of like when you're a kid and just got some new lego's. For now i just have this small box of things collected along with the motor. Including OEM(Toyota) front and rear brake pads, OEM motor mounts, OEM pilot bearing, OEM exhaust gasket, and some cheap serpintine belt.
This photo was borrowed from morgan of club4ag.org in his 20v build that I have been referring to religiously
The only thing left I have to source is a water conversion kit, and an electric fan set up. Other than that all I have to do is send this harness in tomorrow and prep everything for the swap. Stay tuned for lots of updates as I meticulously swap my car over the next couple weeks.
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Friday, June 7, 2013
Ae86's, Last of the Japanese Classic? Patina Worthy?
This black hatch belongs to my good friend Alex.
I love the look of layers of paint sanded down.
Keep Portland Hood, Alright?
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Pictures of my AE86 at ITEM-B
A picture of my car at ITEM-B, my shop/garage and my home.
Who remembers 76 antenna balls? So, utterly period correct for my 80's mobile.
BATMAN reverse light
Some Solex "Twin Cam Series". Love these things.
Corner Artist Style.
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The Workhorse 16v 4age
Over the past six years my stock 16v has served me well. A 20v blacktop swap is in my sights. I should have the engine by the end of the month, stay tuned for updates as the swap begins!
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