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Prince Valorum's 95 626 Build Thread
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PrinceValorum
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I've never seen paint like this, it doesn't even have those micro-swirl scratches that even brand new cars have. It's crazy, haha. But thanks!
As long as it took to get done it better. Don't worry Wes I know why it took so long. But I agree it looks good and that pic doed look like an ad.
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Well I'm not dead but I did get some new parts
JDM timing covers (thanks Evan)
Phenolic spacers for the IM and TB.
And my receipt the other day from Arby's
JDM timing covers (thanks Evan)
Phenolic spacers for the IM and TB.
And my receipt the other day from Arby's
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Yes, very fitting.
And Evan, your the guy that's always saying you want a multi year build, Mr. Impatient.
Need to get the truck back from the mechanic (it's just getting checked out to make sure it's good 2 go as a DD, and yeah, I could do it myself, but I'm realistic in that I know I wouldn't get it done), need to take the underdrive pulley to the machinest and get that all fixed up and ready for 8k rpms. Then I need to get headers, a few gaskets, and figure out what other small things I need like O2 sensors and whatnot.
By the time I get home from work after almost falling asleep at least 20 times while driving, the last thing I want to do is go start a big project like that. It's a bit of a mixed blessing, but this will be my last week working with Evan, so with only a part time job, I should have time (and more importantly energy) to get some stuff finished up that's been neglected all summer.
And Evan, your the guy that's always saying you want a multi year build, Mr. Impatient.
Need to get the truck back from the mechanic (it's just getting checked out to make sure it's good 2 go as a DD, and yeah, I could do it myself, but I'm realistic in that I know I wouldn't get it done), need to take the underdrive pulley to the machinest and get that all fixed up and ready for 8k rpms. Then I need to get headers, a few gaskets, and figure out what other small things I need like O2 sensors and whatnot.
By the time I get home from work after almost falling asleep at least 20 times while driving, the last thing I want to do is go start a big project like that. It's a bit of a mixed blessing, but this will be my last week working with Evan, so with only a part time job, I should have time (and more importantly energy) to get some stuff finished up that's been neglected all summer.
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Wow, how is it already August..? I should have some more time on my hands now that my full time job is over. Don't worry, I didn't get sacked! 
It was on part time condition terms since I was/am planning on going back to school.
Some progress made on the multitude of projects. This one was actually put on hold for quite a while because of the weather. Whenever I'd remember, it was always too humid to paint, but not today!
I wanted to paint the fender guards for the Yota. Here's a pic of how they used to be, all chrome and yucky:
And now!
Close up of the in-the-can bed liner from Rustoleum
My mechanic got the hitch off with his torch. I don't have an oxy-acetalyne setup, so I felt okay having him to that! :biggrin: I plan to get another, this one was just too far gone with rust IMO
It was on part time condition terms since I was/am planning on going back to school.Some progress made on the multitude of projects. This one was actually put on hold for quite a while because of the weather. Whenever I'd remember, it was always too humid to paint, but not today!
I wanted to paint the fender guards for the Yota. Here's a pic of how they used to be, all chrome and yucky:
And now!
Close up of the in-the-can bed liner from Rustoleum
My mechanic got the hitch off with his torch. I don't have an oxy-acetalyne setup, so I felt okay having him to that! :biggrin: I plan to get another, this one was just too far gone with rust IMO
High five, AJ! haha
Real talk though, I'm interested in your 626 and the KLZE swap. Now that you've got a lot more free time, get the Toyota in DD shape and let's get the 626 swapped, yO! I doubt many people here are interested in your Yota as much as you think. No offense.
Real talk though, I'm interested in your 626 and the KLZE swap. Now that you've got a lot more free time, get the Toyota in DD shape and let's get the 626 swapped, yO! I doubt many people here are interested in your Yota as much as you think. No offense.
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It's related in that the swap won't go down until the truck's ready, sooo. I could do a few updates about getting it ready, or this thread could have been dormant for the last forever. It won't hurt my e-feelings if you guys don't appreciate the awesomeness of a Toyota pickup.
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Filled up the 626 with premium last night in preparation for the ZE. I don't want any regular grade fuel left in the tank, so I figured I better start before it's totally go time!
An issue I'd been having for quite a while was that under load (anything more than 40-50% throttle?) the engine just sounded downright terrible, like there was metal popcorn in there, or something. It sounded like something had already blown up and was crunching around. I didn't really put a whole lot of thought or concern into it since I was planning to ditch the FS anyway. I just got used to driving it more like a sane person.
Well, after filling up with 93, the noise seems to be gone. This has really left me scratching my head, as in no way should it require 93. First, the compression's only 9:1 or so, from memory, so that's not an issue. Second, when I started driving it, I put it through its paces, and I would really be surprised if there was a bit of carbon build up anywhere in it, haha. Third, I highly doubt that my minor bolt ons (cai, 4-2-1 Ebay Racing! header, 2.25" catback) leaned out the stock map enough to cause detonation due to it running hot.
This is how my plugs looks quite some time ago, maybe 1-2 years ago (I'm sure it was still making the noise back then as well, it has for so long I can't even remember when it started).
Now, this has left me to suspect that it's a ping/knock/pre-ignition of some sort, but I'm pretty puzzled as to what could be causing it. Maybe it will be time to play motor doctor and pull it apart after the swap!
An issue I'd been having for quite a while was that under load (anything more than 40-50% throttle?) the engine just sounded downright terrible, like there was metal popcorn in there, or something. It sounded like something had already blown up and was crunching around. I didn't really put a whole lot of thought or concern into it since I was planning to ditch the FS anyway. I just got used to driving it more like a sane person.
Well, after filling up with 93, the noise seems to be gone. This has really left me scratching my head, as in no way should it require 93. First, the compression's only 9:1 or so, from memory, so that's not an issue. Second, when I started driving it, I put it through its paces, and I would really be surprised if there was a bit of carbon build up anywhere in it, haha. Third, I highly doubt that my minor bolt ons (cai, 4-2-1 Ebay Racing! header, 2.25" catback) leaned out the stock map enough to cause detonation due to it running hot.
This is how my plugs looks quite some time ago, maybe 1-2 years ago (I'm sure it was still making the noise back then as well, it has for so long I can't even remember when it started).
Now, this has left me to suspect that it's a ping/knock/pre-ignition of some sort, but I'm pretty puzzled as to what could be causing it. Maybe it will be time to play motor doctor and pull it apart after the swap!
