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by SynthDesign
Fri Dec 05, 2008 3:27 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lower Radiator Hose Cold ? ? ?
Replies: 16
Views: 5617

Re: Lower Radiator Hose Cold ? ? ?

Thx, Petros for putting it in laymans terms... So if the lower hose is above warm you have cooling issues. I don't know why I didn't think of that before but it seems so simple. I was wonder the same thing a while back and figured if it was working fine, that's the way it supposed to be. Again Petro...
by SynthDesign
Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Some nice tercels
Replies: 20
Views: 4912

Re: Some nice tercels

The drag coefficient can be calculated with a few simple coast down tests. You have to know the exact weight of the car and driver, and they you time with a stop watch how long it takes (on a level road without wind) to slow from 70 to 60 mph, and then from 60 to 50, and then from 30 to 20, etc. Th...
by SynthDesign
Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:08 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Some nice tercels
Replies: 20
Views: 4912

Re: Some nice tercels

Hey SynthDesign, I couldn't figure out a way to contact you from that pics page so I was hoping that you were one here. I guess I should have searched the user list :). Were those bumpers easy to make? How heavy are they? The bumpers were super easy to make. All and all ... the bumpers added 22lbs ...
by SynthDesign
Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:56 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 4AGE swap into 85 4WD
Replies: 220
Views: 120824

Re: 4AGE swap into 85 4WD

Alright the engine is in. No UPS today so still waiting for the exhaust flanges. Pics to follow later today. Explanations and budget to follow as well. Thx Petros for the sweet link. As for Lightening the flywheel, I guess less is better huh. The machinist and my engine helper recommended matching t...
by SynthDesign
Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Seattle Area Tercel 4WD Meet
Replies: 88
Views: 22927

Re: Seattle Area Tercel 4WD Meet

PM me info on that trail please. I'm always looking for new places to play.
by SynthDesign
Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Seattle Area Tercel 4WD Meet
Replies: 88
Views: 22927

Re: Seattle Area Tercel 4WD Meet

As for places...Where Ever.... but I guess we gotta decided soon huh.
by SynthDesign
Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tercel4wd.com merchandise?
Replies: 150
Views: 138438

Re: Tercel4wd.com merchandise?

Sweet :D
Thx Mattel

I wanna do shirts ASAP, but I'd rather play in the garage than play with Illustrator.
by SynthDesign
Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:43 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 4AGE swap into 85 4WD
Replies: 220
Views: 120824

Re: 4AGE swap into 85 4WD

I am planing on getting a small port "red top" 4age head and swapping it onto my current 3ac engine. I still have good compression numbers on my rings of course. The main advantage of the 4age is the efi and the higher flowing head. The paradise racing 4ac kit they used to offer did help ...
by SynthDesign
Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:07 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 4AGE swap into 85 4WD
Replies: 220
Views: 120824

Re: 4AGE swap into 85 4WD

If he can make a 4age header that will fit the Tercel for $150, I will take one! Tell him to make two. The first one is going to be a prototype. I already ordered 3 4age exhaust flanges so I will have an extra one to make another header when the time comes. they should be here in the next day or tw...
by SynthDesign
Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:44 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 4AGE swap into 85 4WD
Replies: 220
Views: 120824

Re: 4AGE swap into 85 4WD

No idea what the header will cost. I'm hoping less than a $150. So............ UPDATES: Lots of cleaning... I hate people who don't replace a $2 o-ring and instead wastes 20 quarts of oil over 2 years. The 3ac motor is stripped down and the engine mounts and accessories have been transferred over to...
by SynthDesign
Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tercel4wd.com merchandise?
Replies: 150
Views: 138438

Re: Tercel4wd.com merchandise?

I made a few phone calls regarding stickers and waiting for calls back. I found out how to do the inner banner stickers. The technique uses a reverse print setup on clear vinyl. Something I really want to try and something my boss hasn't done in years. The artwork is the same as a forward facing pri...
by SynthDesign
Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Some nice tercels
Replies: 20
Views: 4912

Re: Some nice tercels

Yes, a rear spoiler would cut down on back end turbulence as well as give a bit of down force. A Lexus RX330 gets 3mpg better with one installed. I bet it would help keep the back window a bit cleaner too. Then again, I don't wanna be a penguin either.(big useless wing on a flightless bird ) As for ...
by SynthDesign
Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Engine Swap options
Replies: 87
Views: 29639

Re: Engine Swap options

I don't think cryo-finishing would help with Trani failure issues. So far the only problems I've had with the drivelines failing was an issue with a bad carrier bearing and another with mixed diff. ratios. Trani wise, I've grenaded two ft diffs and snapped a shift fork and some sheared synchros over...
by SynthDesign
Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: WTB 83/84 flipflop drivers side mirror
Replies: 10
Views: 2108

Re: WTB 83/84 flipflop drivers side mirror

So nobody has one locally huh.
by SynthDesign
Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:34 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 4AGE swap into 85 4WD
Replies: 220
Views: 120824

Re: 4AGE swap into 85 4WD

Update: Things are taking a bit longer as I have been sick. So far the 3ac motor is out and ready to be compared to the 4age. The engine compartment and trani are filthy and will need to be scrubbed down too.(all from a leaky dist. o-ring over 2 years) The good news so far: I found a CNC machine sho...