Hiro Protagonist Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Out of curiousity, what model does it say it is on the build plate? Because with a front end like the RA25, I'd be inclined to think that it was a TA27 and not a TA22 (TA22s had the sloped yellow indicators) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyjinx Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Great to see the good old 2T-G get some proper loving in this bolt in age. I put a built 2tgeu into a 1972 Mk1 Ford Escort while I was over in NZ for a few years of misspent youth (had a ball tho). As best as I recall (we're talking over 15 years ago) the head cost me about 6k and I did the bottom end myself; - 1 1/2 " Intake valves (falcon cut down, re-groved then re-tensiled) - 1 1/4 " Exhaust valves (Teslstar? cut down, re-groved then re-tensiled) - Heavy duty springs - Stainless valve seats - 2 x Duel 48mm side draught webbies (can't remember the exact carbie) - Head opened up and flowed agressively, I could get a finger in each side of the valve stem down to touch the valves - 3T sidecam block converted to Twin Overhead cam didn't think to weld up the side cam oil journals first time I did the bottom end... No Oil pressure :dance: - Valve recessed top forged 60th overbore pistons, can't remember what they were out of. Might have been an Alfa? - Blanced the bottom end to 11k rpm (yes I did bend my valves a few times before I got a soft limiter into it) Can't remember the lift or duration on the cam but it was custom and nasty big. No torque under 3500 rpm, power peaked at 72 which was pretty impressive to me back then. Prolly wouldn't go to that trouble again as there are too many slap in/easy bolt on options available these days. That and I have plenty of other things to throw cash at like my new project, 91 AE91 GT-I (aussie release). Bought the engine back to aussie with me. Think I ended up giving it to one of the VRC boys who dropped it into a KE20? Mighta been a KE25. I didn't pay much attention at the time needed it gone and I was concentrating on a 76 Gallant build. Still great to see a classic car and engine get a bit of mordernising. GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM_GUY Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) Out of curiousity, what model does it say it is on the build plate? Because with a front end like the RA25, I'd be inclined to think that it was a TA27 and not a TA22 (TA22s had the sloped yellow indicators) heres my model plate engraved on the fire wall inside my engine bay. in 1974 or late 1973, japan started to make a proto-type ta22 coupes with ta27/ra25 from end, these type celicas were very special because these were the beginning of the flat nosed celica. these ta22 models lasted till late 1975 or early 1976. heres some youtube videos from japan of other ta22 S49 celica 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW_M__eth2E 2) Edited June 13, 2009 by JDM_GUY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM_GUY Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) well ive received some parts for my motor, only thing now is the shims... i can't get the shims yet because the shims can only be determined after all the head parts be put together for gap clearance of the cams. 2TG over size valves 2TG race Phosphorus Bronze valve guides. 2TG Titanium retainers (10g) 2TG valve spring washers 2TG race valve seals my 2TGEU head are in the process of being ported and polished and getting a 5 angle valve job, then it will be bench flow tested picked up an ORIGINAL 3TGTE long block for my build, I'm only after the lower part of the block and build it with all internal racing parts. this block will be mated with my fully built 2TG. since i got the block that i really wanted to mate with my 2tg head, I'm on the move of buying bottom end racing parts. Billet Steel main caps I have also reupholstered my interior to super white, very nice to look at and very comfy inside. i tired to keep the original styling but yet modern look. I upgraded my front suspension to coilovers, made out of MK2 toyota MR2 strut casing and AE86 toyota corolla hubs. Edited June 13, 2009 by JDM_GUY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMP020 Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 progress!!....WOW! excellent work!! cheers, scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM_GUY Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Great to see the good old 2T-G get some proper loving in this bolt in age. I put a built 2tgeu into a 1972 Mk1 Ford Escort while I was over in NZ for a few years of misspent youth (had a ball tho). As best as I recall (we're talking over 15 years ago) the head cost me about 6k and I did the bottom end myself; - 1 1/2 " Intake valves (falcon cut down, re-groved then re-tensiled) - 1 1/4 " Exhaust valves (Teslstar? cut down, re-groved then re-tensiled) - Heavy duty springs - Stainless valve seats - 2 x Duel 48mm side draught webbies (can't remember the exact carbie) - Head opened up and flowed agressively, I could get a finger in each side of the valve stem down to touch the valves - 3T sidecam block converted to Twin Overhead cam didn't think to weld up the side cam oil journals first time I did the bottom end... No Oil pressure :yes: - Valve recessed top forged 60th overbore pistons, can't remember what they were out of. Might have been an Alfa? - Blanced the bottom end to 11k rpm (yes I did bend my valves a few times before I got a soft limiter into it) Can't remember the lift or duration on the cam but it was custom and nasty big. No torque under 3500 rpm, power peaked at 72 which was pretty impressive to me back then. Prolly wouldn't go to that trouble again as there are too many slap in/easy bolt on options available these days. That and I have plenty of other things to throw cash at like my new project, 91 AE91 GT-I (aussie release). Bought the engine back to aussie with me. Think I ended up giving it to one of the VRC boys who dropped it into a KE20? Mighta been a KE25. I didn't pay much attention at the time needed it gone and I was concentrating on a 76 Gallant build. Still great to see a classic car and engine get a bit of mordernising. GG wow, you must have build a mean machine back then, i love stories like that. I'm just aming to rev up to 8.5k RPM with the turbo spooling to max of 30 PSI and rocketing on the freeway of 150 Miles per hour or 241.4 Kilometers per hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLO-030 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Yummmmmmy. Nice 22 :yes: reckon it will take long to get used to RHD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiP Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 WoW man, I want you car :y: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW42 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 HELL YEAH I must congratulate you on your bank account sir it must be rather large or you save every dollar you earn and live on 2 minute noodles i will be keeping a very close eye on this car in the future i wish my car looked as nice as yours i also have a TA22 celica and mine is nothing compared to this machine I am very VERY JEALOUS of this car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM_GUY Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Yummmmmmy. Nice 22 :y: reckon it will take long to get used to RHD? Thanks mate. I've been driving my ta22 here in USA for more than 2 years now and I'm used to driving lhd and rhd. Driving a rhd here in the uUS state for the first time was quiet hard tho as I admit. WoW man, I want you car :wink: You got many good cars, trade all yours for mine ^_^. HELL YEAH I must congratulate you on your bank account sir it must be rather large or you save every dollar you earn and live on 2 minute noodles i will be keeping a very close eye on this car in the future i wish my car looked as nice as yours i also have a TA22 celica and mine is nothing compared to this machine I am very VERY JEALOUS of this car I've gone through many things to get my ta22 and to make it the way it is now, and it isn't even being close to finish product... This is my sweat, tears, and blood. One thing of advice, choose one project and let it be the only one of your dream, otherwise, nothing can be accomplished with many obsticles. I have sacrificed my other rides just to build the only one. do you have a project thread of your TA22? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW42 Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 I've gone through many things to get my ta22 and to make it the way it is now, and it isn't even being close to finish product... This is my sweat, tears, and blood. One thing of advice, choose one project and let it be the only one of your dream, otherwise, nothing can be accomplished with many obsticles. I have sacrificed my other rides just to build the only one. do you have a project thread of your TA22? No not as yet bud but i will throw one up now so you can see how shocking my car really is :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW42 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 hey dude just wandering if there is any update on PROECT NAOMI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiP Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 You got many good cars, trade all yours for mine ^_^. DEAL!!! :jamie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axentrik Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 that cf hood is dope but please don't put the kit on there, all it needs is the long champs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeAE71 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 that cf hood is dope but please don't put the kit on there, all it needs is the long champs. please don't use the word "dope" around here that word is reserved for AE86DC I think :jamie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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