You will want to carefully clean off all the paint on the front of the block, the oil pump has to seal on that area as well as the water pump. Also makes it harder to trace oil leaks when they eventually happen.
The standard rods are fine for 99% of 4A-GE builds, just get them checked for size and put some new bolts in them for cheap insurance.
Those standard rods I would probably suggest won't size up properly. ;-)
Jimmee is correct in saying that the standard rods are a reliable unit. It all comes down to tuning and regular maintenance.
I did see that Pauter from the US had 4ag and 7a rods on sale towards the end of last year for around the $600 mark.
Before you start purchasing all the rebuild parts, I highly recommend doing your research, and then doing more.
Big up's for the North East Massiv'
NSATB - New Skids Around The Block
Naww, good to see my old sprinter getting some love!
Has come a long way now, nice to see no one ditched those front brakes.
Thanks for that tip i'll do that down the track after it gets machined to spec
Awesome, i ordered some arp rod bolts the other day
Hmm something to consider thats for sure!
Ive worked out the plans for the engine side of the build so far, learning as i go. After reading about coil packs im considering doing that too :p
Haha yeah they live to see another day ;p
Feeling all hopeful about it all, everythings going very smooth & no nasty suprises yet (touch wood)
Pulled the rest out of the bay
All bare
Body deadened both the guards
Camber tops have seen better days so gave them a paint too
before
after (test fit, still needs clear coat & washers)
Had a few parts arrive recently
pistons & rings
Water pump
Full gasket kit
Centre bearing for driveshaft
Acl race bearings
Arp flywheel & rod bolts
Jdm kouki cluster
more on the way
Been reading about coilpack conversions for the 4age & looks like 1zz coils are the go
Will look into it more & go down that track
I used 1nz from the yaris, work a treat
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