A Gift

Before the neighbor left for higher ground to Sacramento, Ca. they left me a brand new filter. Probably stolen when she worked at the dealership. Dunno why since they don't even own a Chrysler product. As most know, i'm not one to waste. Who knew it had the same threads as Toyota filters. Now every one knows. Too bad it doesn't make my car feel like it has 6 more cylinders.

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Parts from Tec ARTs

Looks like one of my favorite tuners, Tec Arts, have added 7AG parts to it's repertoire of sick A series engine parts. Wish I had these back in 2001 when I built my 7AG. The best bang for the buck engine.

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Destruction like no other.

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Club4AG meet...

I am awesome... more to come when I get some time.

But here's a couple pics to wet your appetite until then.

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this is it.

It's been awhile since there was an 'official' meet. It's the good people at Drift Association, Vegasdrift, and AE86Nights stepping up to make this happen. With drifting, autox, and a car show, 4AG guys can choose or do all three. Hope to you see you guys there.

I'm signed up for the car show hopefully I win something cool.

Since SEMA is the following week, come swing by before you head out to the strip and say hi.

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Possible....

El Cormino. what do you think?

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I swung by the shop to continue my work with the old Corona wagon. There's always a corolla being worked on, but I usually don't pay much attention. But one car did catch my eye. It's kitted, decent paint, and nice radio. Something you'd see at a show or meet. It was getting a 4AG 20v dropped into the bay. What really gave me the shivers was the suspension. Here's a picture, and yes that is a wood block. It's looks like the springs were heated to lower it I guess it was dropped the car more than the owner liked, so he fixed it by shoving a wood block to even it out. I guess he's still a noob cause the first thing that should be done, for a corolla owner, is suspension and brakes. Remember power is nothing without control. Let's just pray he just takes this car to shows only.

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Like 7AG?

2009 TEC-ART'S 7AG project?

7AG, not too many people do it. Most people don't understand it. The rest just believe the lies that internet racer know it alls throw out. Way back when in 2002 I built a 7AG, definitely the best bang for the buck A series engines. Combining the extra torque from the stroke, plus the breathing abilities from the performance G heads, it was definitely a sleeper motor. To the untrained eye, they were a bit difficult to detect unless you're an A series engine geek and know exactly what to looking for. Since it you're doing is changing the block you can retain all your smog equipment, pass smog and show your local law enforcement that it's a stock engine. I came across TEC ARTS site just window shopped like I normally do, and came across this car for sale. Well looks like they've built themselves a 7AG. Look at them numbers Maximum Horsepower: 223.4Ps (7960rpm) Maximum torque: 23.4k (6140rpm) Though some 4A heads may be ho hum about the hp #'s. But if you take a look at the torque numbers and where it's produced. I'm sure that formula atlantics and similar variations of engine will probably have their max torque figures probably at higher rpms which makes them more useless on the street, but maybe someone can confirm/deny that for me. At ~6000 rpm it's at max torque, at that rpm you wouldn't even need a close ratio gear set. Maybe it's about time I yanked this guy out of retirement. To see more specs on the vehicle or maybe you wanna buy this vehicle click here.

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AE86 Tech #86-11: TPS swap

Swapping throttle position sensors from the later model engines into the early model engines don't do anything performance wise (as far as I know, but what do I know) and may be a real waste of time. I began using later model plugs because they look cool and much easier to deal with. Unless you like running older model connectors (I really hate dealing with clips) or you live in BFE where all the old TPS are not available from your local parts store. But if you're like me and have nothing better to do than redoing your harness on a kit car or on a race car, this could be for you.

But rather than grabbing another throttle from pick your pocket part. We'll just use the existing throttle body, since RWD t'bodies have all the vacuum tubes and waterlines in the correct position.


As you can see the difference between the two plugs. Just like in preschool, the block cannot go into the hole.


And since the rheostat is 90 degrees off it's not a straight drop in.


Here's key to the whole thing. Note the early style is on the right side.


Old style
New style

Once done, reset the TPS. And you're set.

Oh I tried to do this trick on 20V t' bodies. It doesn't work so don't try.

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AE86 Drift comp: Barely making it

At the last post, we last heard of our hero's computer crapping out on him. Still unknown what may have caused the problem. Luckily, I still had my old HKS piggyback system in the back. So in it went. Since it was a plug and play system, it should be and open and shut case. Wrong, once I got it up and running it really ran crappy. Now I was debating if i should swap the suspension and LSD into the stock car or bring the purple yam out to the event and see if i can figure this one out. As most who have attended the event, I chose the latter.

The car was like this for most of the morning

Unfortuantely, all morning I was trying figure out what was going on with the car. Running pig rich and sputtering all over place. Barely making any usable power. Fortunately some advice for good friends helped me figure out most of the issues. Enough that it was decent to drive, so instead of throwing in the towel, I prepared for battle.

The car wasn't it's best, I needed to keep clutch kicking/ feathering the clutch just to keep the car in the upper rpms and away from the rpm dead spot. It's like i'm driving an n/a 4ag. But it's all good, cause it just motivates to adapt and try harder, reason why I like corolla.

Anyways I was able to qualify. But was taken out in the first round. The SR powered corolla just walked all over me. But it wasn't because of that I lost. It was because I choked.

Anyways since I'm out let's check out some highlights


I think she should be the new spokesmodel for Red Bull.

Let's meet the judges for this event.


Taka A. : Corolla geek


Alex P. : In the closet Corolla geek


Brandon F: He does weird things to Corolla in the mountain


This is the guy took me out first round. Luc with an SR powered corolla.


Hi guys!


Tomas got distracted when some dood passed by?!?


Geoff trying to stimulate the car. I think it worked.

Here's a few pics from the day's battles:





The wild card for today was this guy


J Mac


Driving a very modest corolla worked his way up to 4th place. His skill never ceases to amaze me. His hair too.


Congratulations to all the winners!

I saw this chick who was holding a helmet that matches my car and had to have a picture of it. It so matches the style of my car. You know it's about lifestyle when you drift.

After the competition, it was time for some fun runs. After a couple of laps, something happened to the car and started idling high. I looked it over and thought screw it, it's o.k. Took a lap and realized the car is running great, no more sputtering and no dead spots in the RPM range. WTF?!

The day isn't over until I break something. But you know i'm going to try and use it again.


It was a great day overall but now it's time to pack up and head back home.

Image by the Frankfurt School via Flickr

But first a stop at Taco Bell for some energy w/ some friends.

Thanks to all who made this possible it was cool to hang out with old friends and new. It's what being a corolla owner is all about.

For more cool pics of the event click here.

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