Kanzen Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 so much that I'll probably never afford it along with the two turbos, wastegates, and downpipes required for it I had originally wanted to try my hand at making a Twin Turbo L28/30/31 whatever but after seeing what could be done with a SINGLE turbo, that fantasy sort of died off, the amount of money, hours and headaches required to get all that ♥♥♥♥ stuffed in the engine, might be more trouble then its worth, I mean, sure it would be awesome to turn around and say "I have a Twin Turbo L" but its money that could be spent on the prexisting engine to make it some 600+ monster like most enthusiasts. Shame about the MR2, hopefully the new engine will give it a nice new burst of life, what caused the engine to crap out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 I am replacing the old 4AGE "bluetop" (112bhp, 97lb/ft) with a 4AGZE supercharged from a JDM Levin. It's a really nice 16v 1.6L that has 8.9:1 compression, forged pistons, 7-ribbed block, oil-squirters for the pistons, and has a MAP sensor and distributor-less ignition. It makes 170bhp and 155lb/ft stock, but I'll be modifying it with a Cometic 1mm MLS HG, ARP studs, header, 2.5" exhaust, NST 180mm crank pulley, HKS 264deg. cams, Fidanza cam gears, Fidanza flywheel w/ ARP bolts, and a SPEC stage II clutch. She's gonna scream!!! I've spent $1450 on the engine including shipping, plus about $3,000 worth (cams, cam gears I got for free, clutch and flywheel I bought years ago and stole for my new project) in the aforementioned mods. It adds up fast. I just can't wait to get it done so I can have a car again and get back to my real project!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Ah the good ole 4AG! I am pretty certain I was one of the first guys to put a 4AGZE in a Corolla GT-S, 10years ago! I got mine from a donor crashed US MR2 SC and then blew that up racing a Roush Mustang, then I went to an AE92 4AGZE with the higher compression. The 4AGZE is a good engine, but I much prefer the 4AG turbocharged, I eventually went to a 20V turbo, 280whp without breaking a sweat. Some pics from the old day for you: From 1998: then...: Good luck!!! Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 SWEEEEEEEET! That is so awesome. I always wanted to do a 20V Turbo in my MR2, came really close a couple of times. It's really impressive to see one actually done and making power, haha. I've yet to see one in an MR2, so there may yet be a chance of me doing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Not much to report. I read all I ever want to read about sequential fuel injection, and how to make my coil-on-plug setup actually work (shoulda done that before just blindly buying it, but it's OK). I desperately need to find a garage to store and work on the car, because I'm moving soon. I'm also looking up options for standalone; I was hoping to trade someone for a Microtech LT-8, but that fell through, so I'm leaning back towards megasquirt. I finally took a (crappy) pic of the engine bay, and today I removed the fuel tank and replaced my broken tail light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 This is what I have to work with.....$12,000 restoration my ass! It's gonna be a long road to restoring all this crap... Not to mention the welds (or rather the metal around them) broke on the left part of the hatch, so that needs to be repaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Luckily the spare tire well is getting cut out and a fuel cell going in its place: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geking Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Sounds like you have it, but if you need any help with coilpacks and MS, let me know. Just fired up my Z, Ford's EDIS was a huge help, granted, but it is not too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 Sounds like you have it, but if you need any help with coilpacks and MS, let me know. Just fired up my Z, Ford's EDIS was a huge help, granted, but it is not too hard. Definitely, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunKing1 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 looks excellent man, I play on doing this in the near future. hows the frame on her? and how much do ya plan on getting out of the L28ET? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Frame is pretty solid. There are a couple small holes near the front but nothing major. I hope to get at least 300whp from the L28ET but we'll see. looks excellent man, I play on doing this in the near future. hows the frame on her? and how much do ya plan on getting out of the L28ET? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Well it looks like my project will be delayed even longer now because Justin Hodges (280ZForce) scammed me out of $1,395. He was supposed to send me a Z32 transmission, bellhousing adapter, custom driveshaft, short shifter, and shift knob, but instead decided to take the money and, well, not run? Glad to see they're not allowing him to sell anything here anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geking Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Well it looks like my project will be delayed even longer now because Justin Hodges (280ZForce) scammed me out of $1,395. He was supposed to send me a Z32 transmission, bellhousing adapter, custom driveshaft, short shifter, and shift knob, but instead decided to take the money and, well, not run? Glad to see they're not allowing him to sell anything here anymore... Scum. I have been scammed as well, so I know how you feel. I almost did the turbo route, and I am in the middle of a LT1 build, so I am interested in your build. As of such, if you wish to give me what information you have on him I can see what info on him I can get for you. (Line of work and hobbies makes it easier for me to find out info on people) For some reason people tend to ship you your stuff when you start calling them at 6 am every morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Alright, alright. I may take back what I said about him. Although I was 99% sure I was being screwed, he finally contacted me and said he'd ship the parts. So I may actually be able to get this hunk o' junk running in a reasonable amount of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Squeaky Wheel often gets greased... posting up in your fairly popular build thread that homeboy "screwed you out of $1500" often gets results Good luck wit yer parts!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevlars30z Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 hey iknoe this post is old but where did u get your new datsun logos??? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 The parts are in the mail! I should be picking them up in a week or so. I'm really glad that was cleared up, and I take back what I said. Justin's a good guy, he just had some tough s**t to deal with and it got delayed. hey iknoe this post is old but where did u get your new datsun logos???thanks They actually came with the car, but they were NIB from Nissan. I sold them because I'm going with Fairlady Z emblems instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBZINYA Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Im still looking for my donor car.... but cant wait to start my conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78nismoZ Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 that corolla is rediculous!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutman75 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 lookin good if you need anything pm me ive still got lots of z parts and tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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