Flaminsam Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 Hey guys and girls. Just picked up a low mileage 5efe with the intention of forging/rebuilding it as a turbo lump. What exactly needs doing? I know the bores are the same but what rods are required? I have heard of people having to knotch the block for con rods? Also what macine work has to be done to the flywheel? If it is going to cost the earth to do then there could be a complete engine up for grabs as I havnt stripped it down at all. Low mileage (70k) still has inlet, exhaust, distributor all attached. Any info appreciated. Quote
PaulStarletSR Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 hav a look for TAGGYs guide, he made up a how to mate..... Quote
AdamB Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) Some rods do need the block notching mate, as far as I'm aware Pauter and possibly PAR rods do not.The crank stud pattern is different to that of the 4E crank, the flywheel can be re-drilled but for the cost and hassle you can buy a conversion flywheel, which is a 3E flywheel (has correct fitment for 5E crank and also allows the 212mm clutch from the 4E to be used).Also check here mate, will put you on the right track...http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showwiki.php?title=Building+a+5E-FTE+-+Some+basic+info Edited September 5, 2012 by AdamB Quote
Flaminsam Posted September 5, 2012 Author Posted September 5, 2012 Cheers paul and adam. I'll have a look at the link when I get in later on. But at the moment I think it will be going up for sale. Shame really because it is in really good condition. Would make a good engine once converted. Quote
Fozzie Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 I'm sure Taggy said his 5efte cost him at least £3k, so it's definitely not a bargain conversion lol Quote
AdamB Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) Mines cost me more than £3k and the engine still isn't even stripped!Out of interest how much you after Sam? Pm me a price mate. Edited September 5, 2012 by AdamB Quote
Flaminsam Posted September 5, 2012 Author Posted September 5, 2012 Yea I can get some machine work done reletively cheap but its the rods, pistons etc that will chew up the bank balance. Adam I'll pm you later on as my inbox is full and can't delete on mobile. Quote
AdamB Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 When you pm me mate, I'll let you know how much I paid for my stuff if your still interested, I'll put you in touch with a supplier ;) Quote
Taggy Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 Here you go dude, have a read, it lists the total build processhttp://www.ukstarletclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=52242&st=0#entry673189Yes its also expensive to go the forged 5e route, what caught me out what the cost of all the machine work, prices are listed including upgrading the clutch cost me just over 3k!Expensive but worth it I will be at JAE so you can take a look Quote
Flaminsam Posted September 5, 2012 Author Posted September 5, 2012 Cheers taggy. I'll have a look at jae. Think myself and charl (funny onion) are coming up for the Saturday only. At the moment it is looking doubtful that I will be building the engine up Quote
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