Power Adders

[Createdtoburn]

Where to start? Well my almost stock 4AGE engine just doesn't quite seem that fast honestly. I was wondering if anybody knows any good websites I can buy some good parts off, like maybe cams, cam gears, certain plugs and wires, or maybe distributor cap, headers, etc. I just replaced my valve cover gaskets and oil pan gaskets.

Also I could use advice on recommends of what brands to use. I found these online. http://www.racinglab.com/nology-hotw...oyota-005.html They look like pretty good wires.

Anyway, so any advice is very helpful, thanks. Even if it's just what you've done to your own car!

[Ghostyman]

Where to start, indeed.

First, forget about ignition stuff. Get some new copper plugs and call it a day. Stock rotor, cap and wires if you feel the need to refresh them.

Second, your "almost stock 4AGE" isn't that fast. It'll take a lot of work to get a significant bump in power.

How much faster are you looking to go, how much money are you willing to spend, how much effort and work are you willing to put into it.

Finally, my advice (as always) to people wanting a powerful AE92... 3SGTE swap.

[Createdtoburn]

Heh well basically I just want to do what ever I can without having to practically remove the engine haha. If I do decide to do a swap it will be a lot later down the road. Just trying to see what I can do for now, ya know? I'm willing to save up for whatever, as long as it's something worth the money.

[macst19]

Originally Posted by Createdtoburn

Heh well basically I just want to do what ever I can without having to practically remove the engine haha. If I do decide to do a swap it will be a lot later down the road. Just trying to see what I can do for now, ya know? I'm willing to save up for whatever, as long as it's something worth the money.

Try Andy's Auto Sport I think its called. I know HKS makes cams and I think Cam Gears but I'm not too sure. There's your HKS Hi Power exhaust, no one makes a CAI that I know of.

[RobMilkshakes]

theres only so much bolts ons can do. sadly most have little effect except maybe as a placebo.

[4agetercel]

ive heard 272 cams make quite a noticeable difference, but the lifters need to be re-shimmed

[ericdude]

Maybe a nitrous kit?

[REN69]

If you got the money to throw at a set of cams, go for it... HKS cams as rare as they are, will probably cost a fortune. TED components will make you a set of cams around $800 US with your old ones as cores, He will also make you a header for around $400 US or so. Richard is not cheap as he makes a lot of stuff for racing teams.

Hands down, mild turbo kit is probably the best/cheapest/quickest way to go, or swap to a 20V or GZE.

[Createdtoburn]

Well I've deffinitely thought about throwin a turbo on there. I'm just not sure exactly what parts to use and where to get them. Also, I really dont want to blow the motor. :-p The 20V is a direct swap right? or?

[toyotaspeed90]

if your car is a 90 or 91 I wouldn't turbo the stock motor.....

you have to reshim the head for ANY cam swap -- even stock for stock.

pulling the motor is easy.

depends on how fast you want to go -- if you want to drop 2 seconds off the quarter mile you will have to go turbo or swap.

[Createdtoburn]

Nah mine is a 89 GTS.

[Ghostyman]

Nitrous and save up for a 3SGTE when you blow the motor.

[Createdtoburn]

Only problem, is I have no idea where to get a 3SGTE engine from around here. You practically never see them around here... I could call a few junk yards I guess, you never know.

[Flashmn]

and it takes some experience to swap in a non-native engine.

[4agetercel]

from what i heard its only one mount difference