Carina : 1g-gte !!!

**Phujywara** · 17-03-2007, 09:46 AM

Hi folks, Im new to this forum. I'd really appreciate it if you some of you guys could shed some advices/feedback, please.

Just FYI :

Car Make : 1982 Toyota Carina.
Engine : 1G-GTE 3rd Gen.
ECU : MINES
Drivetrain : W58 G/Box + R32 Subframe (4.1 F/Drive + Viscious LSD)
Other minor mods : APEXi Dual-Chamber B/O + Custom made cluch plate (the other components are stock as for now. e/g.. pressure plate)

Anyways, what I really want help on is :

1. I'd like to know how strong are the internals? How much boost can it ACTUALLY take with NOT MUCH problem? Currently running at 0.6Bar. Can push it till 1.3Bar with a manual boost controller, but got this gut feeling the con-rod will blow if I push anymore than 0.6Bar.

2. In the twi-light of performance and engine reliability at stock .. whats the maximum HP can I get from JUST messing around with boost?

3. On the flipside, can I know the pros&cons of twin or single turbo-charging the 1G-GTE? Any turbos/wastegates/blowoffs to recommend? Seriously, Im really lost despite reading here and there all over the internet.

4. Are there any articles on 1G-GTE rebuilds?

5. Any tips/advices on modifying/rebuilding the engine? I understand the 3rd gen churns about 210hp@stock boost, but what would it take to get say.. 300-350hp? If not atleast, 200-250rwhp?

**joecoolmk2** · 17-03-2007, 11:05 AM

up in the top right of the screen there's a search button. click on that and start looking for stuff. there's bound to be heaps of info on here.

a few guys are making 170kw on the standard turbo's.

**stradlater** · 17-03-2007, 01:51 PM

I put out exactly 300rwhp from mine. pics and details at stradlater.com

**Stefan** · 17-03-2007, 04:15 PM

You have an R32 subframe in your xA6x Carina?!?!?! Pics please!

For more power, I think single turbo with aftermarket management may be way when keeping stock internals.

**twentyEight** · 17-03-2007, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by joecoolmk2

a few guys are making 170kw on the standard turbo's.

Rod (TheToyman75) even made 190+kw with stock turbos, ECU, and internals!

**stradlater** · 17-03-2007, 04:44 PM

But did he run an eleven?? And since when did you have internet access at your new house??

**twentyEight** · 17-03-2007, 04:46 PM

Dial up...

**stradlater** · 17-03-2007, 05:07 PM

So they connected your line then? (OT and all)

**Phujywara** · 06-04-2007, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Stefan

You have an R32 subframe in your xA6x Carina?!?!?! Pics please!

Yeah man. Had them installed sometime last September/October 2006. But the car wasn't running for about 4-5months cause I was in another state handling some other project. Yeah, will upload the pictures asap.

Alternatively, if you have msn, do PM me your add. Will add you there, and could prolly give you the pictures sooner or something.

Cheers.

**love ke70** · 06-04-2007, 01:10 PM

the 1g internals are relatively bullet proof.
search for a thread started by forcefed6 about 6BOOST's 1g ke70 than ran 9.71 on what is basically stock internals.
very tough motor and will handle 20+psi on stock internals...