Can't believe I'm doing this but just lost my desire to do this. Don't really have a swap candidate anymore and no heart to hammer or cut the tranny tunnel in the Gold widebody. This thing is REDICULOUSLY clean across the board.   Engine was a low mileage JDM that developed a valve-stem seal leak and got a full head rebuild and bottom-end re-ring and bearing replacement. OIl pump, water pump, etc was also replaced. Toyota factory stuff not auto parts specials (and this is CRITICAL with the b

How to check piston to deck clearance The subject is a Toyota 2ZZ The block is being milled to ensure a good gasket sealing surface. The short block must be dry assembled with crank, rods, and pistons. Rod and main bearings are installed, and only the 2nd ring installed. The tools used are a dial indicator and bridge stand Now zero the dial indicator on the block with .100 preload. http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/BogusSVO/How%20to/how%20to%202/DSCF4412.jpg Next slide the dial

I'm looking for the intercooler piping that doesn't go over the valve cover and comes up where the battery usually is and makes a 90 onto the throttle body.   I saw a brand new kit a few weeks ago on ebay for $74.99 shipped and cannot find it again...I've tried...lol   So if anyone has one...let me know. I don't care if it looks like its been through the war, I just need some intercooler piping   Thanks.

I was considering removing the ABS system and have read a few different posts on removal and why you should keep it, but how do you know if the ABS is working correctly ?, thanks for your responses.