Recent content by P Bateman

I'm a massive Haltech advocate PB

Hi Mat - The short answer is no, the manifolds are not interchangable. Both 1UZ non-vvti and 3UZ are 2-piece manifolds with and upper and lower section The upper sections are not interchangeable and the lower sections (that bolt to the cylinder head) are different. Looks like you'll just have...

The purpose of the breather system is to prevent blow by gas (containing hydrocarbons) leaking into the atmosphere. Hydrocarbons are a major contributor to smog, and long term exposure is known to cause asthma, liver disease, lung disease, and cancer. Despite the environmental and health...

Early rods are thicker and stronger than later models so they may be worth something to someone, someday. Toyota doesn't make these things anymore so IMO keep as much of it as you can.

The main connector on A340s are all the same, but the pin configuration varies. All have 2 shift solenoids, but some have pressure control or accumulator control solenoids... or both. Some have 2-wire (linear) torque converter solenoids where others use a single-wire (on/off). Some have internal...

Everything is back together now and I'm exploring all the tuning settings that DBW unlocks. Previously, the car was quite sharp on the converter when taking off at normal-medium pace, making it surge. Adjusting the pedal to throttle ratios can make this much better... or much worse! With...

Lighter flywheels are great in race cars but not good for the street where you need inertia. If the megasquirt is capable, change the cable throttle out for drive by wire. You can modulate the pedal to throttle ratio, making it less sensitive on small amounts of pedal, and aggressive when you...

Not sure you'll get a response - this thread is 13 years old. Try looking up the part number here Toyota parts catalog

With the 8HP swap underway, I've decided to go DBW throttle (check the classified if you want my old IAC setup). The DBW will allow for auto-blip on downshifts, traction control, cruise control and I can program in some modulation to soften the pedal at cruising speeds. The shopping list so far...

If you are running aftermarket engine management (or plan to) this is a must. Using the factory stepper motor consumes 4x output channels, where this unit only requires 1x, leaving you free to assign outputs to other functions. The stepper motor itself is simply a Ford Idle Motor, but it's the...

Been doing a lot of planning and research in preparation for the install and I have to say this transmission, Turbolamik ECU and TunerPro software are impressive. The internals are built for purpose, and I can see why its rated at 700Nm. No brake bands or one-way clutches to burn up, at least 5...

I finally got the car out to the drags last week, but the rain came down right before racing started and the meet was called off. Entrants were invited back to race this week at no charge, so I headed out this afternoon. It's been a long time since I've drag raced and the day wasn't without its...

Cheap | reliable | powerful Hot | crazy | smart Cars are more like women than you know! You can only have two without sacrificing one. I'm a bit biased when it comes to parts, as I have used the same brands for some time. Turbosmart FPR + Haltech ECU (the Haltech can run your transmission as...

Hi Sumo, Maybe thick rods, maybe not - if your car is a MY95 but was built in late 1994, it may have the new engine which means thinner rods. If you want a supercharger to deliver reliable power, I recommend a standalone ECU. Yes, it has been done on the stock ECU but personally I wouldn't...

The installation hardware arrived today, and pictures don't do this stuff justice. The quality is exceptional and it's a shame it will be sandwiched between the engine and gearbox, out of sight.