4age transplant

[KEcalvin]

hey guys im new here
just got my 86 and it has a 4ac in it http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/rant.gif

wondering where can i transplant a 4age into it?

heard there's a cheap place in boxhill if im not wrong.
thnaks guys appreciate it lots

btw im living in melbourne

[kravit]

If you have a shed im sure you can buy parts yourself to do it if you want to invest in engine jack.

[KEcalvin]

nahh dont have a shed and cant risk doing it myself either.

[jezz]

Toyospares in bayswater is one place. You'll pay alot more and you wont get the benifits of doin it yourself.

[KEcalvin]

Toyospares in bayswater is one place. You'll pay alot more and you wont get the benifits of doin it yourself.[/b]

dont really know how to do it myself tho

and tools are another problem.
hmm

[rthy]

last time i check it was 3500 for a bigport, so donno if the price is still the same

[KEcalvin]

kinda suck when u cant get the job done urself (shallow mechanical knowledge)

and lack of a shed as well

hm wondering how to i get started into learning how to built a car

[KEcalvin]

yeah but how about the tools and stuff

dont even know how to change coilovers http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/blink.gif

[KEcalvin]

yeah wanna learn something too but im from where i came people just send them to shops cause it isnt much more expensive.

and nah dont have a mate to guide me through.

would love to learn tho.
thought of asking the mech near my house to teach me tho

dont think itll work.
but yeah
im stuck lol

[redsprinter]

yeah dude read lots. search lots. and dont take short cuts. do it the right way once and you wont have to do it agian.

its not so hard. just need tools.

[KEcalvin]

probably give it a go since there's lots of guides on the internet.

oh yeah
and tools cost too.
what tools would i need?

forgive my newbness.

would like to know what's an engine loom too

and as i know 4age is a drop in conversion into the ae86

so what parts to i need?

like all the wiring and stuff?

[ke70dave]

hey man, welcome to the forums

you need to READDDD ALLLOTTTT!!!!

tools that you need to work on a AE86

a DECENT socket set, no less than $100

you can get away with a crappy spanner set, but decent socket set is a must.

but make sure you get multiples of 10,12,14,17,19mm spanners, as you WILL loose them http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/tongue.gif

various screwdrivers is a must as well

a large hammer, both rubber and metal (A MUST!!!)

just go and buy a bunch of random tools from super cheap (pliers, multigrips etc), they will get you by, and when you figure out what your doin, you'll realise what tools you use the most, and then you can slowly buy decent ones.

if you are serious about learning about working on your car

forget about the engine conversion for the time being, start with something small.

buy youreslf a manual for your car, and go and change your brake pads or something.

whilst reading ANYTHING about cars that you can find. it is all relevent.

everone has the ability to work on their own car (well within reason), just need to put in the effort. and it is very rewarding when you do stuff yourself!!!! http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/biggrin.gif

pluss we are all here to help you out, but lots of your own effort is a must.

this is just my advice as to how i would suggest on how to get into it all.

if you wanna talk on msn or something, shoot us a pm, more than happy to help http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/tongue.gif

[damo101]

nahh dont have a shed and cant risk doing it myself either.[/b]

i live in an apartment..im doing the conversion in my carpark now..

and tools i have a socket set,spanner set, cordless drill, hammer,mallet,pliers, most of them arent decent..i flared a few sockets and broke a ring spanner so far..but u can get replacements for like $3-4 for a fairly decent socket

take the time and read up on stuff, then get ur hands dirty lol..u can download a body manual and engine manual for the car..search on here some1 has posted the links to it before..

where u in melbourne?

[dirty_86]

before you do ur engine conversion get a decent suspension setup, get an LSD.. and try drive around with that.. once u have gotten used to it then do ur transplant..

[KEcalvin]

ohh alright
yeah thanks for the help guys. been reading but guess i got heaps more lol.

driftster i live right opposite vic mart in an apartment too.
how did u manage to do ur conversion in the car park??

alright maybe i'll start off with the suspension part first.
any recommendations guys??

oh yeah and for tools. is it good to head to supercheap auto and purchase it from them?

[damo101]

i just do it in the carpark...no1 cares http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/laugh.gif

its in quite a hidden spot so not many people can see it anyway..plus its basement

[mattysshop]

go and buy some tools... there not that expensive.. you don't need any special tools for a 4age conversion.. just a set of spanners and a socket set with a few extensions.. screwdrivers and some pliers or sidecutters..

it is literally undo 4ac engine mounts.. put onto 4age block.. put 4age into where 4ac came out of... they are common as anything now days.. if your in need of what clutch to use etc etc.. people here will help you for stuff like that.. and Gilly has a guide on how to.. that is quite detailed.. i have written a 4AGE - 4AGZE guide.. so if you wanted a GZE conversion.. then it's pretty much fill in with a mixture of the guides.. just check the tech article section..

[anastasios]

how long have you been driving your sprinter? if i was you i wouldnt touch the engine for now until you have the knowledge to do it yourself, you could start with suspension mods as you will notice these changes the most and learn alot

[KEcalvin]

yeah ill probably start of with suspension and also because the lack of funds.

and yeah thanks matty probably go get some tools and get my hands dirty first.

ohh and guys. any suspension set ups to intro
heard lots of guys using the ones from ajps.

[ehendrikd]

it is indeed a fairly easy swap, but i think people are glossing over things such as exhaust system and ecu wiring. you will need an entire new exhaust system from the 4ac, and depending on what kind of loom you get with the engine, it may require wiring. not so easy tasks for someone completely unfamiliar with working on cars, but if you have the time, patience and willingness to learn, by all means go for it http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/smile.gif