3t-gte information required

[AE25]

yes i have 2tg manual chain gear, bearing size markings and torque specs etc are same as the specs i have so far for 3tgte... hoping you could enlighten me of the following specs if possible

3tgte oil pump wear limits/clearances
valve spring - spring rate limit
distributor pickup gap
any specs on normal operating oil pressures

[Diz44zy]

Hey, i just read this thread, I need a copy of the 3tgte manual is there anywhere where i can get it from this forum or somewhere else. I've tried finding one but so far it seems impossible.

Cheers.
Dizzy

[Diz44zy]

Oh yeah and if the manual is in jap, i can speak and read it so thats fine.

[Munki]

Hi

try http://www.paradiseracing.com/pistons.htm for 3t parts. Forged pistons roughly 630 a set AU + delivery.

just be careful which pistons you get there is a difference in pin height in t series motors

Hope this helps

Daniel.

[fade-e]

Hey, i just read this thread, I need a copy of the 3tgte manual is there anywhere where i can get it from this forum or somewhere else. I've tried finding one but so far it seems impossible.

Cheers.
Dizzy

mate the manuals are not cheap to get... i can let one go if you like but you would be looking at $300 +PP... keep in mind that i bought it for $450+pp... only reason i would sell it is cause i have 2

cheers

[Diz44zy]

geez thats steep, i think i might try and get some friends in japan to try and source me one. why do u have 2 if they are $450 a pop. I have an idea for you tho, since they are pretty rare why don't u scan it onto you computer, print them out and get them bound. this might cost you $10 max. Then you could sell them for about $50 and still make a killing. its probably not ethical but i'm sure toyota wouldn't give two rats anyway. i really can't see myself paying $300 let alone $450 when i can get pretty much all the tech help i need from this forum.

[fade-e]

yeah thats true but for me it was a sentimental sort of thing... i got 2 cause the first one i got is in great nic but has a little tear and is dirty... then i found the second one which is brand spanking new... not even a crease in the bind

i got them from japan auctions a year or 2 back... although i cant read what is written but i get the idea of what they say from the pics and stuff

cheers

[The Witzl]

Rodneeee is correct on just about all fronts

I couldnt agree more with the mentality of building a strong bottom end FIRST and then developing the rest of the engine on top of that.

I'm taking a similar path with an 18R-G, and basically the first thing i did was look at building a bottom end that would take an absolute punishment and a half, with the idea that i can build everything else up around it without fear of the bottom end caving in faster than you can say "Deng Xiao PING!"

The ignition system will probably be your most annoying part of this endevour. Since the stock 3tgte used mechanical igntion timing control, you need to either lock off the dissy (welding the advance plates) or come up with a crank trigger of some kind. Keep an eye on my threads about 18R-GTE's because i'll be doing a bloody HUGE write up of the methods of ignition triggering these old 8 valve monsters.


Munki - you'll probably find the paradise racing pistons are 3T-C forgies, as this is what most of the 3T guys in puerto rico are running.

For forgies, talk to Rod or YelloRolla.... the Wiesco pistons are pretty well priced and damn good for the 3tgte. Remember - they come with rings too


For the ECU... well this IS a completely different discussion that i can go on for ages about.
The short story is - Microtech LT10s is well priced and pretty decent, but can become annoying if you change configurations of your engine (eg. going to crank trigger, increasing injector sizes, sensor types etc). This is where an Autronic will be much nicer to have, as it will not be obsoleted by your engine development and require upgrades.


Timing chains - again contact Yellorolla. He has bucketloads of chain


Just remember, if you are going to have to buy parts to make this engine work, you might as well buy parts that will last the test of time through your engine development - otherwise you are literally throwing money away having to replace those bits with better items down the track.