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FWD 4A-GE into TA22.
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Fri, 01 April 2005 01:29
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Hey people, just wondering if you guys can help me out with a bit of a delema.
I have the opportunity to buy an 88 trueno that has been in an accident, and hence is going for a really good price. The engine is in good nice, as is the gearbox etc. It's a silver top, i guessing 16v small port, but could be wrong.
I was just wondering if the fwd engine is much more difficult to put in than the rwd one. Ie, i know the air intake needs changing, and the alternator i think needs to be lifted.
Also, the wiring, will all of this be different, because the articles on toymods say it is quite similar to ta22. Also, i know the mounts need modification, but is the gearbox completely different?, or can that be turned to suit rwd?
What I am thinking is putting in the engine, and getting a g/b and tailshaft from sprinter (if possible). If not, is there anything else that people suggest.
Cheers
Crok.
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Re: FWD 4A-GE into TA22.
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Fri, 01 April 2005 05:06
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bump, need info plz
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Terrigal
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May 2002
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Re: FWD 4A-GE into TA22.
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Fri, 01 April 2005 06:10
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I've converted 2x FWD 4AGE engines to RWD in AE86's. Not quite the same as TA22 as they pretty much bolt in.. So can only help you a little.
I haven't had problems with the alternator, standard brackets have always worked for me.
You need rwd inlet manifold (or cut n shut yours). rwd exhaust manifold or rwd extractors.
Also you would want engine mounts and brackets from a rwd 4a engine (could just get these from a 4ac ae86).
You'd need a T50 box from a AE86, or maybe you could just get a T50 bellhousing from ae86 and put it on the box in the TA22. Not sure on that one.
Wiring loom.. well the fwd bigport I had was really long and fitted well in rwd format. the smallport 4age the wiring loom was a bit short but I managed to get it to fit.
Hope that helps a bit.
Cheers
Joel
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