Hello CL, wanna see something cool?
#408
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#409
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it's been way too long since i updated and upgraded.
after a long wait, my project for this year finally started.
here's a breakdown of the items i'm going to, or already upgraded:
- Equal Length headers built with modular V-band joints for future turbo setup.
- Engine harness, plumbing overhaul to relocate battery and coolant pipes to make room for the new setup.
- AEM Meth kit installation
- upgrade the TRD supercharger pulley to 8psi pulley - done
- change supercharger oil - done
- install Ralco short shifter for gen4 camry/gen1 solara - done
- install speedsource solid brass shifter cable bushings - done
- some rust proofing + underbody cleanup work.
- suspension tweak
- colder denso iridium plugs
some progress pics:
all taken apart
8psi vs 6psi
pulley installed and oil changed
new brass bushings for shifter cables
old bushings were ****ed!! no wonder the shifts were so wobbly!
Ralco short shifter for gen4 camry/solara
another view
installed. need to trim shifter boot now lol
after a long wait, my project for this year finally started.
here's a breakdown of the items i'm going to, or already upgraded:
- Equal Length headers built with modular V-band joints for future turbo setup.
- Engine harness, plumbing overhaul to relocate battery and coolant pipes to make room for the new setup.
- AEM Meth kit installation
- upgrade the TRD supercharger pulley to 8psi pulley - done
- change supercharger oil - done
- install Ralco short shifter for gen4 camry/gen1 solara - done
- install speedsource solid brass shifter cable bushings - done
- some rust proofing + underbody cleanup work.
- suspension tweak
- colder denso iridium plugs
some progress pics:
all taken apart
8psi vs 6psi
pulley installed and oil changed
new brass bushings for shifter cables
old bushings were ****ed!! no wonder the shifts were so wobbly!
Ralco short shifter for gen4 camry/solara
another view
installed. need to trim shifter boot now lol
#413
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Wow I'm addicted to reading your post. You are qualified as a car expert and I'm amazed you can do all this. What is your day job? How did you get started doing all vehicle modifications?
#414
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haha thanks, i'm no expert. more or less an enthusiast.
I'm kind of fresh out of school working as en engineer at AMD/ATi making graphic cards for your PC
#416
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in the meanwhile, i worked on my car all day today and while i was at it, i did a test fit for my new wheels.
the result surprisingly great. i can fit a nice 9.5" rim in the rear with a nice +15 offset mwuahaha
front though, i am staying conservatively at 8.5" +40 offset which gives me a good amount of clearance for wheel turning.
some pics from today.....the gas cap door is getting painted soon lol.
front
side
rear
#418
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update time!!!!!
clean and subtle, can you spot the custom upgrades?
got hooked up with these goodies. i don't even know where i can get those....
and the plug from last summer looked great. no excessive carbon, no white patch, the tune was great and engine is in good condition apparently.
oh yea...we unbolted the battery tray bracket.....do not attempt this at home!
clean and subtle, can you spot the custom upgrades?
got hooked up with these goodies. i don't even know where i can get those....
and the plug from last summer looked great. no excessive carbon, no white patch, the tune was great and engine is in good condition apparently.
oh yea...we unbolted the battery tray bracket.....do not attempt this at home!
#420
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oh yea...the turbo project is probably going to happen within the next two years. turbo first with stock motor + trd supercharger. it'll make near 400whp with the stock motor for sure. afterwards, i'll build the motor with forged internals, ported cylinder head, regrind cams, oversized valves, and crank up the boost, it should make 500whp easy. that's the ultimate goal.....hopefully i get that done before i hit 30 hahaha