TagPowertrain

Posted October 12, 2021 Engine

Idle and Cold Start.

Now that the vacuum distribution block is fitted, I can work towards getting a solid idle. It wont be possible to get the idle perfect while the base map is … Continue Reading Idle and Cold Start.

Posted March 7, 2020 Engine

Febuary 2020 Update

This month I have been tying off the loose ends as I am getting closer to starting the engine I had to make some changes to the engine harness for … Continue Reading Febuary 2020 Update

Posted June 23, 20192 Comments Cooling

Now that the engine and transmission are bolted up to the correct position I can start put everything back into the engine bay. Apart from the nose being shorter, the … Continue Reading Engine Installation

Posted June 22, 20192 Comments Driveline

J160 Gearbox and shifter installation

The J160 gearbox is all bolted up. Compared to the W58 it’s more effort to install due to the weight and the fact the bottom of the extension housing isn’t … Continue Reading J160 Gearbox and shifter installation

Posted June 1, 20191 Comment Driveline

Fuel pump and sump modification

I received the parts needed to repair the fuel hanger from Aeroflow. The parts I used are below: AF413-06-05 – 90° Hose Barb 5/16″ to -6AN AF924-06 – Bulkhead Nut … Continue Reading Fuel pump and sump modification

Posted March 23, 20193 Comments Driveline

March 23 Update

I received the J160 shifter relocation kit from SQ Engineering. The location kit is required as the wheelbase of the celica is shorter than the Altezza, so when using the … Continue Reading March 23 Update

Posted March 16, 2019 Driveline

J160 6 Speed

After spending several months looking for either a Y series bellhousing or a J160 for sale in australia and finding neither, I decided to buy a complete SXE10 Altezza half … Continue Reading J160 6 Speed