7age build

[sideways247]

Just started to build a 7AGE motor for my mr2
Anyone done this on here, and had a problems? Espically with the fitment into the car.

[LimeyMk1]

Best place for 7AGE build info is probably the US MR2OC, there have been a few built over there. I don't know of anyone in the UK who has done one.

As far as fitment goes I don't think there are many issues, the drivers side engine mount may need some fettling but coolant hoses and wiring should be pretty much the same as stock.

[elbon50]

You might like to read this thread

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=154943

Peter

[sideways247]

hmm interesting.
my plans at the moment is to merge my 7afe block with one of my 4age heads.

My old man use to work for toyota back in the day, he seems to think the build will be straight forward, well i hope it will be.
And pritty much a straight swap.

One thing which does concern me is that with the block being taller, im hoping that the engine and sump dont sit to low.

[PW@Woodsport]

One thing which does concern me is that with the block being taller, im hoping that the engine and sump dont sit to low.

That'll be the least of your problems, the V6 and 3s-gte motors are much taller than a 4a-ge and fit fine in a Mk1. From memory you'll need a different cambelt but apart from that it should be simple.

[elbon50]

A writeup of your project (with pics) on here would be good Sideways

I, for one, am very interested, as you probably gathered from the other thread

Peter

[kevin..in]

One thing which does concern me is that with the block being taller, im hoping that the engine and sump dont sit to low.

That'll be the least of your problems, the V6 and 3s-gte motors are much taller than a 4a-ge and fit fine in a Mk1. From memory you'll need a different cambelt but apart from that it should be simple.

Porshce 944 cam belt if my memory serves me correctly
for more info also search 5AGE,
http://forum.9000rpm.co.za/viewtopic.php?id=1761

[sideways247]

thats ok then, looks like its going to be simple.
Well ill keep this thread updated with pics also.
Just started stripping the 7afe now.

[elbon50]

Have you seen this Sideways ?

http://www.aeu86.org/index/engine-4age- ... post=60902

Looks like useful info

Peter

[sideways247]

Hmm very interesting, all helps thanks.
Dnt understand why he uses celica 1985 injectors?
have to check this out.

[elbon50]

Hmm very interesting, all helps thanks.
Dnt understand why he uses celica 1985 injectors?
have to check this out.

Bigger capacity I should imagine ?

Peter

[elbon50]

5AGE seems the better conversion

10,500 revs & doesnt have the weak flywheel fastening problem

Peter

[Gad]

Maybe, but good luck finding a 5AGE kit!

[elbon50]

Maybe, but good luck finding a 5AGE kit!

Totally agree

Big pile of money needed too

The 7AGE could be fairly low budget I think

Peter

[sideways247]

well i already had a complete 7afe in the garage so didnt really have a choice, plus its free lol.

[elbon50]

well i already had a complete 7afe in the garage so didnt really have a choice, plus its free lol.

I think the 7A-GE project is well worth doing

Could realistically do one myself

Doubt I'll ever find a 5A kit at an affordable price

Peter

[sideways247]

well get an engine first, must be hundreads off broken and cheap carina's and avensis out there some where.

Been looking on forums world wide for days, and theres not many head aches.

[elbon50]

well get an engine first, must be hundreads off broken and cheap carina's and avensis out there some where.

Been looking on forums world wide for days, and theres not many head aches.

Yes I should be able to get a good one at reasonable cost, probably locally

Peter

[sideways247]

yeah you should deffinatly do it!!
Any one know of any built in the uk?

Also I require 4age pistons with the 20mm floating pin, anybody have any or know of any?

[tonigmr2]

Can't say I've heard of any with a 20mm pin, even my HKS forged ones were 18mm.