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I need to overhaul the starter on my wife's car (2000 LX470 200K MI). I am on a business trip in Asia for another week and need to build a shopping list. Replacing parts before they fail keep me out of trouble. Intake manifold gasket Fel-Pro P/N MS96334 $50.00 Grease for bearings Brush...

I converted a 92 Toyota pickup two months ago. I removed the A/C pack from the cabin, all lines, compressor and condenser. Inspected all components for servicability. Flushed all lines, condenser, evaporator, and compressor with odorless mineral spirits. ($4) - Ensured all residual had...

Assumuing I could get an extended crank and have splines pulled in the fwd end, I would still need some sort of harmonic balancer to keep the crank from breaking, right? Is it possible to deliever that much torque/hp to the front of a 2000Lbs car and keep the tires from spinning? Tires are...

Has anyone seen an adapter that will allow 250HP to be tapped to the front of the 1UZ? I would like to mount a hub with a stub shaft, then place a u-joint yoke directly to the front of the engine. I need power from both sides. (It's for a CVT transmission - in the front and rear of the car...

F.Y.I. - repair manual with illistrated parts cataloge. http://www.renaultalpineownersclub.com/Gearbox%20Manual/MRBVUN.pdf My apologies if this is a repost.

Very nice link! That guy could have gotten away with thinner gauge steel. I will have to do the same mod to the firewall. BTW: the u-pull-it (salvage yard) turned up nil. But there was an RX-7 and a 240Z to take the rear suspension from.

Will do !

I already have an engineering background; a 7th gen Celica, ( realy like this car). I also enjoy a challange. also the new aft engine bay should allow more elbow room. Will a MR2 tranny hold up to the HP?

My target HP is for natural aspiration. I agree, a I4 or even a V6 (new Lexus 300HP was my first choice) would fit much easer (I have the 2ZZ-GE already). My dream is the 4.7. My engine bay measurements are too small to allow an induction system on the 1UZ. So it looks like the back seat is...

For those new to aviation:The engine's max power and RPM is utilized at the beginning of the flight cycle. This is held constant until climb rate or altitude is established. At this point RPM/Power is reduced to 60-80% and held for hours. Upon landing throttle demand is reduced unless a touch &...

Being so new to this forum, I am battling a learning curve! I am still crunching the measurements. There is plenty of room in the rear for all the gear, but it will cut the car's capacity to 2 seats. The 7th generation Celica is very nimble in the turns. If I go with FR all the weight will...

Would the weight of a vehicle have much of a bearing on tranny life? Could a 2200lbs/1000KG car get away with some trannys deemed otherwise unfit for 400HP?

Great Job! What kind of prop are you turning? What is your best rate of climb? Do you have the Ignition coils, drive belts, injectors, and turbo life limited? What is the weight of your engine's configuration? Are the motor mounts focused to the engine's dynamic movement with a prop...

My 2002 Celica is going to have an engine upgrade. Everyone is spending thousands of dollars to have a 300+HP FWD car (not to mention ricer body kits)!? My goal is to have a V8 engine in the car while keeping a stock-like appearance. I am in the process of buying a Celica that has been...