JLF88 Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 Well, her plans are to tidy her up a bit first (faded plastics, deep clean) get some service work done (bearings, oil change, filters, timing belt, plugs, etc.), Then start on styling and tuning. On the styling side she's already got wind deflectors (who hasn't), but going to get a sunroof deflector also, as the noise is horrendous, but it's so nice having it open. She came with the optional extra MOMO alloys (but will need a real refurb as have bits of damage and only been sprayed without filling and smoothing), and I miss the winky faces shed had so getting some for her, and I don't have any ideas beyond that, untill I have money for Glanza body parts. As for modifications, got a pipercross panel filter, got lightweight water and alternator pulley, have a 5e-fhe full exhaust (manifold to tailpipe) to pick up this weekend, then need to source 5e-fhe throttle body (or 4a-fe), 4e-fe tubular intake manifold, certain set of corolla (or Glanza) injectors, piggyback ECU (emanage blue probably), and humming and haring over whether to take a risk on blown coilovers and trying to rebuild them, or just get springs as need comfort and height when heavy laden, and then go from there. Got ideas, just need money and to source parts. And the GLS come with better interior in a lovely colour, same on door cards, clear corners, rev counter, chrome trim in various places (handles, grill, window seal, dash, door cards), can't remember what else, but the interior alone and rev counter make a huge difference, and Chrome door handles make a subtle but nice look. GLS is top spec for a reason, that's for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Welcome back! She looks real tidy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLF88 Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 Finally managed to source a tubular intake manifold for £40 so well happy, everyone was wanting £100 🤣 couldn't believe it, greedy so and so's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLF88 Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 Well, got a 5efhe full exhaust system, wasn't expecting the back box and tail pipe to be so big, 5efhe injectors, and a couple lightened pulleys. Just need to wait for the other parts to turn up, but probably won't get everything cleaned up and put on for a couple months. But it's a start, struggled so much to source these parts, used to be an easy task, now it's near impossible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) waw great system, the 4efte and 5efe inlet cam has more lift on the 4efe uk ep91, if your interested in one i have afew at home. seems to have been overlooked in the past. Edited June 2, 2021 by Sam44 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLF88 Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 Yeah it looks the nuts, unsure how hard it'll be to fit yet. The 5efhe acis intake is the best one, but want to see how it dynos without first, see if I can warrant hunting one down. Thanks though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 not the inlet manifold, the inlet camshaft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLF88 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Yeah I know what you're talking about, but the high lift cam is from the acis version of the 5efhe engine is what I was saying. But high lift only really works at high revs and benefits bhp, I'm aiming for a nice torque curve, and don't want to increase the rev limit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLF88 Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 Well today's a bit of a productive day, took the day off work to get a head start as busy most of the weekend, most of the way through installing noise reduction insulation, and two packages turned up, intake mani and throttle body 😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) nice work on the cam its peak flow is aimed in the rpm of 3k to 6krpm. its from the 5efe and 4efte. it works very well with the low rpm high velocity e11 corolla tubular inlet you have here. this e11 inlet manifold ramps up the engies torque output from 0rpm to around 2krpm, but is very restrictive in the topend rpm coupled with the 4efe cam set means you have very low engine torque output past 5krpm, which is felt with super slow 80 to 100mph times. what i can find on the internet this cam has been missed with people thinking the uk ep91 and 4efte/5efe cams are the same. there not. the inlet cam on the 4efte and 5efe have 1mm more lift. the 5ehfe has 1mm more on these as well as 1mm more on the exhaust cam. I have a ep80 gen 1 4efe GI cam set to measure as well as a ae101 4efe gen 1 set im hoping to find yet another difference. Edited June 6, 2021 by Sam44 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) is this throttle body the sera 5ehfe unit. if so whats the internal diameter. the reason is i have a 5efe paseo running the power inlet manifold/sera inlet/4efte inlet/4efe gen1. trying to get the most out it. that inertia is nice. i have a 4efte inlet cam here if you are interested. Edited June 6, 2021 by Sam44 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
candy_red Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) This looks like the 5efe TB. The inlet is identical to the turbo one, but necks down to 45mm towards the plate. It also has the variable TPS. I also believe this tubular manifold will provide massive gains up to 4-5k rpm. It will be a restriction though in the upper rev range compared to the turbo manifold. Dyno testing is your best friend on these things. Edited June 7, 2021 by candy_red Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLF88 Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 Well it’s been a slow two years, but all the belts are done, spark plugs, lower suspension arms, track rod ends, ball joints, new callipers, disks and pads, just need the tracking done and she’s road worthy, then it’ll be onto the tuning. was shocked how seized up many of the bolts were. Got the Corolla intake manifold on, trying to clean up the 5efhe injectors, the throttle body sadly was a no go, so on sourcing the same type I used in the past, but hoping to get round to measuring up and fitting the exhaust system over the next few weeks, and need to look into what piggyback ecu can be used. ill update in another 2 years when I get the next bits done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLF88 Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Turns out it was 3 years 😅 it’s took me 3 years to get it safely road worthy, but the tracking is now done, and she’s so smooth to drive, and the fact the brakes now work properly since yesterday, I’m so happy right now, first time I’ve drove it working as it should. can I now classify it as not a project for the next few months? 🤔 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Still a quicker time than me haha. Will it ever not be a project. Make use of it while the weather is okish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Good to see someone updating their builds few and far between keep up the good work mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLF88 Posted June 29 Author Share Posted June 29 (edited) It was it’s 26th birthday today, got it cleaned, loving driving it properly. yeah, the forum is kind of dead these days. Edited June 29 by JLF88 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLF88 Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 The fuel usage and smell seems like it may be running rich 😩 back to the drawing board, any advice is welcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gorganl2000 Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 (edited) what engine and ecu is in the car? 5efhe injectors in a 4efe without any tuning will probably run rich---if you have a 4efe, then reinstall the stock injectors for now and see if any changes failing that, check that your oxygen sensor is connected...also run a diagnostic for any codes. Edited July 3 by gorganl2000 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLF88 Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 Turned out to be the lambda sensor, new one fixed it, but then two weeks later the worst thing happened. She’s been wrote off by an idiot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLF88 Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 It’s a Cat B, even with the insurance I’m 2 grand out of pocket, can’t afford to buy another, so looks like after 11 years I’m finally done. but who knows, I may be back again, so I’ll just say farewell for now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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