Zak062's alltrac ***Cs hood in the making*** 11-9-09

So i guess i'll do a project post here because i have one at st162.net


A little history about my car. I got it from a guy in chicago, near skokie. I paid 2k for it with 180k on the dash. I was told the engine had a FULL rebuild and a newer supra turbo. Now when i took out the engine the seals still had a bright red to them so i wouldn't doubt the rebuild. I had the car for about a month before the clutch started slipping. I garaged her and it took me 2 months to pull the engine and replace my clutch. Considering that was my FIRST engine pull, i did damn good. It took me another month to get the correct parts and put her back in. You guys wouldn't believe what i had to do to get a damn flywheel. Its been 3 months since and im loving every second of her.

Here are some pictures of her.

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NEW GAUGE POD!!!!!!!!!!!

here is when i had to replace the clutch








Pretty soon here im gonna get myself a Daily driver and garage her again. This time to build the engine and to strip her down.

O, and btw, i think im doing pretty good for a 18 year old.

Okay so here go my plans for the alltrac.

[x]Step 1
[x]Get a daily driver


[x]Step 2
[x]Pull engine
[x]Strip interior
[x]Strip exterior
[x]Strip engine bay


[x]Step 3
[x]Disassemble engine
[x]Remove sound dedining material
[x]Sand interior
[x]Primer interior


[ ]Step 4
[ ]Sand exterior
[ ]POR 15 undercarriage & common rust areas
[ ]Primer exterior and POR 15 areas


[ ]Step 5
[ ]Build Engine
-[ ]Block (with rods and bearings) http://www.atsracing.net/strokershortblock.htm
-[ ]Head gasket http://www.atsracing.net/toyota_team_eu ... dgaske.htm
-[x]Throttle body inlet http://www.atsracing.net/ats_racing_thr ... _inlet.htm
-[x]EGR block off plates http://www.speed-source.net/products/3SGTE_2JZ.htm
-[ ]Head studs https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=714
-[ ]Oil pump (any ideas?)
-[ ]Main studs https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=924

[ ]Buld head
-[ ]Valves (any ideas?)
-[ ]Valve springs http://www.atsracing.net/valve_springs.htm
-[ ]Cams 272? http://www.atsracing.net/cams.htm
-[ ]Cam Gears http://www.atsracing.net/atscamgears.htm
-[ ]Fuel rail http://www.speed-source.net/products/3s ... l_rail.htm
-[ ]Fuel pump+regulator http://www.speed-source.net/products/fuel_regulator.htm
-[ ]Remove tvis http://www.atsracing.net/phenolicspacer.htm
-[x]Valve cover bolts http://www.twosrus.com/catalog/product_ ... ucts_id=76

[ ]Drivetrain mods
-[x]slave cylinder pushrod http://www.speed-source.net/products/pushrod.htm
-[ ]Shift cable bushings http://www.speed-source.net/products/shifter_cable.htm
-[ ]Shift base bushings http://www.speed-source.net/products/shifter_base.htm
-[ ]Clutch hose http://www.speed-source.net/products/clutch_hoses.htm
-[ ]Flywheel bolts https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... ts_id=1337
-[ ]Flywheel http://www.twosrus.com/catalog/product_ ... ucts_id=41
-[ ]Clutch (any ideas?)
-[ ]Shifter http://www.twmperformance.com/shortshif ... ifters.htm

[ ]Suspension mods
-[x]Polyerthan mounts http://www.speed-source.net/products/polymount.htm
-[ ]Crossmember busings http://www.speed-source.net/products/crossmember.htm
-[ ]Rear strut bar https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=356
-[ ]Front strut bar https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=355
-[ ]Front control arm bushings https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=804
-[ ]Rear control arm bushings https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=805
-[ ]Front inner control arm bushings https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... ts_id=1000
-[ ]Rear inner control arm bushings https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... ts_id=1001
-[ ]Rear trailing arm bushings https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=374
-[ ]Outter rear trailing arm bushings https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... 374♦
-[ ]Front sway bar https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=370
-[ ]Rear sway bar https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=372
-[ ]Front struts https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=221
-[ ]Rear struts https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=729
-[X]Springs (Intrax) thanks 2of81 ----$125

[ ]Exhaust mods
-[ ]Downpipe http://www.ssautochrome.com/level.itml/icOid/1593
-[ ]Custom 3" exhaust
-[ ]Port exhaust manifold

[ ]Cooling mods
-[x]intercooler kit http://www.ssautochrome.com/level.itml/icOid/1438
-[ ]Radiator (any ideas?)
-[ ]Radiator hoses https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=295
-[ ]Upgraded oil cooler???
-[x]Fans http://www.twosrus.com/catalog/product_ ... ucts_id=96

[ ]Electronics
-[ ]Oil pressure guage
-[ ]Electronic boost controller
-[ ]Oil temp guage
-[ ]A-pillar 3 guage pod http://www.gaugepods.com/
-[ ]02 sensor guage
-[ ]Fuel pressure guage
-[ ]Hydra Nemisis EMS http://www.koracing.net/viewproduct.php ... roduct=101

[ ]Turbo
-[ ]obtain cheap ct26(st185) with mainfold

[ ]Misc... mods
-[ ]Catch can https://935motorsports.com/catalog/prod ... cts_id=924
-[x]Custom 3" straight intake
-[x]BOV
-[x]Relocate battery


[ ]Step 6
[x]Put engine back in
[ ]Get car painted by reputable shop


[ ]Step 7
[ ]Break engine in
[ ]New turbo http://www.koracing.net/viewproduct.php ... roduct=222


[ ]Step 8
[ ]pwn teh noobz!

Feedback is greatly appriciated

looks good zack

what kind of powerlevels are you shooting for? the reason why i ask is that you want 272 cams and a 2.2l stroker, the cams themselves are overkill for most application making less than 450whp, but your listing a cheap st185 ct26, and a ssac downpipe and intercooler kit. a ct26 will barely get you to 250whp, if that, and SSAC isn't that great, especially the endtanks. i doubt that intercooler would actually fit. you know, you can get a custom intercooler kit made and as long as you find an honest shop, they don't cost an arm and a leg, and the will be much better quality.

i might recommend also wait for deals to come up as opposed to buying from the dealers. thats the best way to build a car on a budget, which your probably doing since your 18 (its alright, im only 20)

also, if your building it for power over show, theres a few things you won't need, like egr block off's and samco radiator hoses. they'll make your engine look cleaner, but they won't do much more than that and sap your funds....

Standard ECU + Fuel cut defender = another rebuild

Denver_whiteST185":3pk7cisw said:

looks good zack

what kind of powerlevels are you shooting for? the reason why i ask is that you want 272 cams and a 2.2l stroker, the cams themselves are overkill for most application making less than 450whp, but your listing a cheap st185 ct26, and a ssac downpipe and intercooler kit. a ct26 will barely get you to 250whp, if that, and SSAC isn't that great, especially the endtanks. i doubt that intercooler would actually fit. you know, you can get a custom intercooler kit made and as long as you find an honest shop, they don't cost an arm and a leg, and the will be much better quality.

i might recommend also wait for deals to come up as opposed to buying from the dealers. thats the best way to build a car on a budget, which your probably doing since your 18 (its alright, im only 20)

also, if your building it for power over show, theres a few things you won't need, like egr block off's and samco radiator hoses. they'll make your engine look cleaner, but they won't do much more than that and sap your funds....

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well the st185 ct26 is only gonna be while i break in the motor because i would really hate to blow it after eveything. Same with the intercooler and downpipe, they will be replaced once a bigger turbo is put on. I really wasn't sure about the cams so suggestion would be great. I am shooting for the magic 500 but still be street drivable. I definatly will be checking the alltrac for sale section more often now!

Puffy.... hydra nemis ecu will come into play along the lines somewhere, i jsut forgot to add it.

you may just want to keep your stock turbo, find a st185 manifold and wait for something you like to come across. i wouldn't put money into the ssac stuff, especially if its just going to get replaced with something bigger and better later on. take that money and put it into something your going to keep on the car.

also, if you keep the st165 head, you won't need the speed source fuel stuff. st165's already have top feeds and their rail is pretty big from what i hear. you may just look into getting an adapter kit for an adjustable fpr. i believe mtbuggies should be able to source all the fitting you need and make you a kit. if you do keep the 165 head, you can still run ats 264 cams (should be fine) and you can still give it a good port/polish and build the valvetrain up on it. just my .02

sweet 165 and not that far away from me either.... ahh one of these days we'll have a chicagoland meet... one of these days...

anyway keep up the good work....

I have obtained a daily driver, woot woot!!!!!!! I'll be picking it up thursday but i got to wait till i get the money to renew her plates because this is cleaning me out.


I got her for 1k

It's costly but I like having 2 cars; when one is down, I'm still mobile and can take my time with DIY repairs.

im gonna take the alltrac off insurance while i build her. Im not even gonna bother renewing her plates until i finish with her.

picked her up today, theres not a mechanical thing wrong with her. Drove her 2 hours home fine, all power options, sun roof, auto climate control, the only thing shes missing is the all-trac.

Haha thats some sweet rust! Gonna fix that or just let it go?

I'm lovin' the laundry list of things to do btw.

-Towels

im thinking of just covering the rust up, i really dont care about it too much.

UPDATE 10/1/07

So i have proof that god hates me....

you wouldn't believe how loud the thuds where everytime i shifted.

But you know what, its okay because this gave me an excuse to go have some fun. Battery is now in the rear. Everything is hooked up, just gotta fix the mount first before everything goes back together. O and i gotta weld a few nipples onto the new intake tube for the PCV.




I also went and bought some intrax springs(thx 2of81). I cant wait to put those on .


comments welcome and appriciated

This might be a good read for your project goals:

http://www.mrcontrols.com/primers/power.htm

UPDATE 11/10/07

I feel the need for an update...
First off i'd like to say that the red celica is a pain in the ass, not to mention its cold as hell outside. I spent 250$ on parts to fix her, if she has any problems within the next decade, im gonna be pissed.

The alltrac is doing fine, though she was leaking oil for a week but then she just stopped.. weird, yes but i'll have to fix it eventually. Here are pics accordingly.






bitch car...

Ouch.

yeah i know how you feel... im still workin on my white 165 and its cold, even with a garage... i might have to bust out the heater in a few more weeks...

i have 2 heaters but the 90 wont fit in my garage right now . so im stuck freezing my a$$ off till its done.

All of us chicago guys should have a repair day . Get your white alltrac and my gts running.