KeelzaMate Posted March 8, 2010 Report Posted March 8, 2010 Been meaning to post a build thread for while, Ive got a 1981 ke55 with a 4age 20v that i am converting to a 4agte. 1981 KE55 Corolla Named EBO (numberplate 380) 4age 20v Conversion New 4agte with Garrett T28 turbo How I got the new motor home lol good old ae102 Bench of parts Started work pulling the 20v out After a couple of hours work 20v out Thought id mock fit the 4agte before I start preparing the engine bay for paint Sorry for the crappy mobile pics will get proper camera pics up soon Cheers, Keelan Quote
KeelzaMate Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Posted March 8, 2010 Got my brake upgrade i designed back for the engineering shop today Larger rotor bolted to standard hub 300mm rotor Different thickness compared to old rotors Will be running ba/bf falcon calipers, will get some pics when fitted to car Cheers, Keelan Quote
Beauc Posted March 8, 2010 Report Posted March 8, 2010 Very nice mate, motor looks pretty tidy. Just a few questions :D How much clearance between the top of the turbo and the bonnet? What Manifold are you using? Computer? What turbo is it running? And finally, GZE block or N/A block? Quote
Undertaker_is_the_best Posted March 8, 2010 Report Posted March 8, 2010 awsome work mate enjoyed reading and looking forward to seeing it become the 4agte Quote
cuzzo Posted March 8, 2010 Report Posted March 8, 2010 Wow thats some huge rotors! Will the extra weight on the stud axel be a problem? Most people upgrade to the corona strut when doing brake upgrades which gives them a larger stub axel? Quote
HIGH ROLLER Posted March 9, 2010 Report Posted March 9, 2010 Cool ride dude, keep us updated! Mark Quote
KeelzaMate Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Posted March 9, 2010 Very nice mate, motor looks pretty tidy.Just a few questions :D How much clearance between the top of the turbo and the bonnet? What Manifold are you using? Computer? What turbo is it running? And finally, GZE block or N/A block? Cheers mate thanks I havent actually checked the clearance of the bonnet, thanks for reminding me ill check it tonight. The manifold came with the motor so not real sure on the brand, i think it might be a backyard job or a performance shop job but its a pretty solid steampipe manifold. I'm running a microtech lt-10s with x4 ecu. The turbo thats on it now is a t28 off an s15. The motor is a 4agze. Cheers, Keelan Quote
KeelzaMate Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Posted March 9, 2010 Wow thats some huge rotors! Will the extra weight on the stud axel be a problem? Most people upgrade to the corona strut when doing brake upgrades which gives them a larger stub axel? yeah thats the only worry ive got about the rotors, ill fit them on some struts tonight. Cheers, Keelan Quote
Sam_Q Posted March 9, 2010 Report Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) interesting, quick one for you; how did you adapt the engine mounts? custom metal brackets to the crossmember or did you mod the crossmember itself? also why not use the cooling kit you bought instead of what's on the engine now. Now I want to come across in the best way possible- I think compared to the level of detail your putting in elsewhere it's letting you down. ALso you might want to do something about that signiture pic as I don't think the mods will like it. Edited March 9, 2010 by Sam_Q Quote
KeelzaMate Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Posted March 9, 2010 interesting, quick one for you; how did you adapt the engine mounts? custom metal brackets to the crossmember or did you mod the crossmember itself? also why not use the cooling kit you bought instead of what's on the engine now. Now I want to come across in the best way possible- I think compared to the level of detail your putting in elsewhere it's letting you down. ALso you might want to do something about that signiture pic as I don't think the mods will like it. The engine mounts form the 20v conversion bolted straight to the 16v, they are custom metal brackets with ae86 engine mounts to standard cross member. I bought the rwd cooling for the 20v but never ended up fitting it to the car because i decided to go a 4agte 16v, if that answers ur questions. Cheers, Keelan Quote
KeelzaMate Posted March 29, 2010 Author Report Posted March 29, 2010 had a crazy idea the other day, 4AGZE + GT42R What do u reckon? lol Cheers, Keelan Quote
oh what a nissan feeling! Posted March 29, 2010 Report Posted March 29, 2010 ok, i will allow it, don't forget the 400 shot of nos to get it spinning! Ive got 300mm rotors on some ke30 struts, have had them for a few years no dramas, remember theyre designed to take the weight of the car, brakes are a pretty small add-on. nice setup though, keep the pics coming! Quote
_FNQ_rolla_ Posted May 18, 2010 Report Posted May 18, 2010 hey there, Could you tell me what disc brake you have used as i am looking at doing a brake upgrade. thanks Quote
Undertaker_is_the_best Posted May 24, 2010 Report Posted May 24, 2010 coming along nicely any more progress mate Quote
Stixy Posted May 25, 2010 Report Posted May 25, 2010 Gee that's a nice motor you got there...... =( sellers remorse Quote
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