Don't you love it when something you built works? Its a great feeling.

Haha I was happy when my voltage switch worked :P A whole engine working must be even better!

It's seriously an awesome feeling, I certainly don't regard myself as some sort of engine guru (I did follow step by step instructions after all), but it is the most complex thing I've ever put together.

 

Finally pulled my finger out & installed the castor bushes on the front control arms & a set of camber bolts in the rear hubs. Currently repairing a stripped thread on the front swaybar mount so haven't 'tested' the new handling traits just yet.

 

With TCCAV's Winterfest event on in just 10 more days, am scrambling to get some changes done in time. I'm going to be a tease & not mention what they are, only that I think they will be worthwhile. ;)

Hectik JDM stance?? Haha

Hectik JDM stance?? Haha

 

:lmao:

Teaser photo.

 

So, may I present to you all, Blue Things Winterfest makeover. Now rolling on Enkei Aeronautics, 14" x 6" +38, causes random Commodore drivers to honk their horn at you & give vigorous thumbs-up while on the freeway. :)

 

Orange stripes and rims = Many killawatts added!

 

Love it :D

absolutely love it man :-D

Cheers guys, glad you like it, brightens up a gloomy Winter somewhat.

 

Just chillin' with some fellow Corollas.

 

 

Edit: Just noticed in the first photo, I seem to be parked next to the S800 quite a lot at events, not deliberately either. :hmm:

Edited August 18, 201412 yr by carbonboy

A couple more photos taken over the past week.

 

Edited August 23, 201412 yr by carbonboy

I spent last Saturday afternoon/evening & ALL of Sunday trying to get the carburetors in sync. Went through about 25L of petrol in the process, but no luck. I could get 1, 2 & 3 all good but number 4 just didn't want to play ball. Found out why this afternoon.

 

 

Obviously I stuffed it installing the manifold, which was sometime around February & the manifold hasn't been off since. :blush:

 

Installed a new gasket, haven't tuned it yet but the difference.....oh my! :)

Managed to get the carbs in sync & then advanced the timing/changed the curve to suit. Running at 13° btdc at idle (~1,000 rpm) & curving upwards at 1,500 rpm to a maximum of 35° btdc at 4,000 rpm. Goes nicely, will post video when I can.