Pistons..... hmmmm
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Pistons..... hmmmm
Has anyone ever compared the 3a pistons with 1ZZFE pistons? I know the 1z's are 1.5 mm bigger but if the rest of the dimensions are there...... hmmmmm
Re: Pistons..... hmmmm
You've compared wrist pin size and clearance, skirt height, and so-on?
1.5mm larger huh? Well, thats a thought. So is picking up a 4AC block from a yard.
I dunno if anyone has found the limits of the stock pistons yet. And we've at least in the past had boosted Terc's on here, Tercs running nitrous, high revvers.... I dunno.
However, if maybe they were lighter that might be a cool idea.
1.5mm larger huh? Well, thats a thought. So is picking up a 4AC block from a yard.
I dunno if anyone has found the limits of the stock pistons yet. And we've at least in the past had boosted Terc's on here, Tercs running nitrous, high revvers.... I dunno.
However, if maybe they were lighter that might be a cool idea.
RIP 10-07- 1984 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
RIP 04-05- 1986 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
1st Terc- 1987 Tercel SR5 4wd Wagon 6-speed, Sadly cubed
1985 Tercel Standard 4wd Wagon w/ 3-speed auto, Living a happy life in Boulder last I knew
RIP 04-05- 1986 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
1st Terc- 1987 Tercel SR5 4wd Wagon 6-speed, Sadly cubed
1985 Tercel Standard 4wd Wagon w/ 3-speed auto, Living a happy life in Boulder last I knew
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Re: Pistons..... hmmmm
Haven"t done a side by side comparison, yet anyway. Since my newly aquired 87 needs a rebuild, I've been checkin options.
Re: Pistons..... hmmmm
Gotcha. You could always try and find a 4 series block. 7-rib if you can.
RIP 10-07- 1984 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
RIP 04-05- 1986 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
1st Terc- 1987 Tercel SR5 4wd Wagon 6-speed, Sadly cubed
1985 Tercel Standard 4wd Wagon w/ 3-speed auto, Living a happy life in Boulder last I knew
RIP 04-05- 1986 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
1st Terc- 1987 Tercel SR5 4wd Wagon 6-speed, Sadly cubed
1985 Tercel Standard 4wd Wagon w/ 3-speed auto, Living a happy life in Boulder last I knew
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Re: Pistons..... hmmmm
Well, I have a silver top 20v. Complete with harness and everything, but that is destined for a new life in my 97 Paseo.... hehehe . I've found almost everything to rebuild the engine. NEW: pistons, rods, bearings, rings, 20v oil pump (higher volume- due to vvt system), valve springs, and all gaskets. Done a lil searching but haven't found new valves yet, any suggestions? So far in parts I've spent only $480.30, not too bad for completely goin over it. I'll check the valves once i get it all apart, may be able to make do with a cleanup.
Re: Pistons..... hmmmm
Just get that head well cleaned up. I'd try for a copper head gasket personally. Keep it well sealed. The more metal you take off, the more it flexes, the worse it seals.
RIP 10-07- 1984 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
RIP 04-05- 1986 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
1st Terc- 1987 Tercel SR5 4wd Wagon 6-speed, Sadly cubed
1985 Tercel Standard 4wd Wagon w/ 3-speed auto, Living a happy life in Boulder last I knew
RIP 04-05- 1986 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
1st Terc- 1987 Tercel SR5 4wd Wagon 6-speed, Sadly cubed
1985 Tercel Standard 4wd Wagon w/ 3-speed auto, Living a happy life in Boulder last I knew