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I'm currently in the process of rebuilding my 7mgte. Im going to have the block bored .020 over. Just wondering if replacing the stock 7mgte pistons (8.x:1 ratio) with .020 over 7mge pistons (9.1:1 ratio) is a good idea. I will, of course, be going with a mhg and arp hardware. I plan on keeping...

Hey guys So I've finally found the right socket set to take the pistons out, only problem is I've encountered a problem almost immediately I can't pull the bugger off :lol: Basically I've flipper it upside down and used the 14mm socket to pull the 8 bolts holding that plate down that sits...

Just purchased a 2002 Highlander Ltd. V6 AWD as a private sale. Had only 98,035 kms on it. Toyota dealership did a safety on it before I purchased and found nothing wrong. Two days later, I notice blue smoke coming from the tailpipe on start-up. Only lasts for a few seconds, and only when its...

I own a 2002 Corolla with a 1zz-fe engine. From this site I've learned that my engine is burning a quart of oil every 500 miles because the 8th generation engines have poorly designed pistons. Apparently the pistons overheat and carbon up the last ring blocking the 4 drain holes behind the...