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Ah of course the ECU power feed needs to bypass the Main cut switch. Oops forgot about that one. I think I will run a wire direct with a off/on switch and label it... Do Not turn off unless removing Battery.

Getting close now although my test today in the driveway shows the diff is a problem. It is twisting severely when I put power down and it pushes the front up so high it hits the underside of the tunnel. I will be pulling the arms off and replacing them. My Mate Alan, I can't say enough about this guy, he has never wired up anything like this and he has come through. We hope to have it fully wired and running on the alternator by next weekend.

Actually I have the free trial of that one and another that works is OBD2 Car Doctor (Android) I will likely try a few others but the thing I liked about Torque (Free) was yu cab do your own layout of not just dials but other widgets as well. Thanks for the tip again Roman The problem I have is that the O2 sensors dont read in most.... so i am not sure if i have it working or not yet

No idea what year it is. I will decide on the dash after I get the OBD2 working as if it works out I will use it to run a dash. I still want some wiring to the onboard gauges though, Thanks for the info as it may come in handy

Thanks to everyone that helped here, it actually turned out straight forward to to hook it up but only if you work out the wiring from the various diagrams. My mate who wired it said he couldn't have done it without having the interior loom as a couple of wires were not as they appeared and the o2 sensor is a bit of a pot luck as it could be 1 of 3 brands, I have a Nippon Denso model which until we hook up the OBD2 aren't sure if it's working correct. I have isolated the OBD2 wires and they run to one of the fuse boxes and interesting which I hope may not be needed is that from the connector 1 wire runs back to the Body Module which I am not running. i am hoping it reports on cabin type info and not anything important. OLDSCHOOL FORUM yet again gets 2 thumbs up - great forum and even better people.

It runs as it should tonight thanks to Pe-arce as he came up trumps for the missing pieces. I will do some tests as not sure what piece was wrong but the new pipe and MAF works a treat and it revs out now. Next: Alternator wired in Wire in OBD2 - Stripped out of the internal loom Rewire everything into the car as currently running wires out the door to the ECU Diff replacement + Driveshaft Tidy up everything. Then build a trailer.

pe-arce.... Hell yea, I will flick you a PM

Oh Yea....... IT'S ALIVE!! Started and running but when I connect the MAF it runs a bit shit and laggy, maybe its a 6 cylinder one? Might have to try and find a 4 cylinder one to try. I still have a bit of work like connect dials and dash, OBD2 to check errors. Bleed brakes and clutch, hook up accelerator, put the seat in, Fuel regulator and pump sort of works ok.

Thanks kpr and Raizer, I will turn it around and test tonight and update. As I don't have a alternator, tacho or any gauges hooked up yet, the 2500rpm was only a guess so it may be lower

If it's backwards that might be an easy fix I put it so that the wider area was at the front? The engine dies with it on.

After all this it is getting very close now, the MAF I have won't work as if it is plugged in it wont run.??? With it out it will rev to maybe 2500rpm max

It's ok it fired, so now I need to regulate the fuel. My fault as I pulled {P} plug slightly out of the ECU last night to make easier than pulling out and back in all the time and yup you guessed it!! Watch this space and thanks for the quick response mate

Ok so the power is up to the ecu, fuel, injectors and coils but i don't have spark. Any hints?

Well power is up to the computer, fuel pumps, injectors and coils but when turning it over wouldn't fire. A bit unsure and likely nee some help from someone who has been here before me. Any local wanting to help I will pass them a carton of their choice or any advice on what could be stopping it would be great. Remaining unknowns, O2 sensor not hooked up as unsure which goes where, does the gearbox need anything as it was already connected vacuum ? g

I have been checking it out and now understand what you were talking about As I have the TRD Fairing I can handle a wider track, I do have a question though. It will put more load on the Starlet bearing with an outside disc so can it handle it racing? Could I fit a big disc and calliper on 13" rims as I can get used race slicks for 13's, If not I do have a set of 15x6 4 stud rims now as I figured I would need bigger rims to fit over the callipers/discs and even 16x8 but would need to restud to 5

So assuming I have Starlet legs, replacing the current brakes with bluebird ones like the link or I could get some cheap Hilux ones would be be great. I also assume I could fit any calipers as long as I made a bracket and they matched the caliper width? Will the KP60 master cylinder be up to it or should I look for something else and maybe remove the booster? Hilux sounds like a good option, much in this? Thanks, good info and good variety

Hi I am sure this has been talked about but I have been browsing around and can't seem to find the info I need. I want some decent stopping power, so what is an easy but powerful alternative that will fit with 15" rims. If there is a descriptive guide on how would be great too. I want to add camber plates as well at some point which may mean altering the Tower to give more as it's a race car only. Whats the opinion here?

Been a bit slow lately as injured my elbow and can hardly use my left arm finished putting the radiator in and made some hoses up and connected it all but found a small problem with the throttle body which has water running into it. I thought the hose underneath was a vacuum as the neck was broken when i bought the engine but it was actually for water and is part a valve or something?? I was hoping I don't need it but guessing It may cause some indifferent tune affect? Anyway I have decided on a total overkill and I am shopping for a Hilux diff to go with the Hilux LSD I have, I have asked a mate who has mates with bits and pieces and hopefully they will come up with something. Once I have that then I can work out the measurements I need make a fully adjustable rear. This will possibly extend the build and push the budget but I will try and build everything I can.

Couple of setbacks but getting closer now. Hot days slowing me down as the garage is damn hot on some of those 30+ days. I cut the old 12a manifold in 2 which had the exact size exhaust I needed shaped and welded it and made sure its flush then 2 into 1, it may not be the prettiest but it works. Just need to add the o2 sensor. Straight pipe from the bend up to the manifold and to make room it made sense to cut through the rear foot well which will never be used again. This has a tunnel over the exhaust now. Picked up a complete manual loom with ODB II so I can check for errors etc. Radiator is in, reverse mounted a fan, just need hoses Checking and started labeling the obvious parts of the loom

Well I have the engine and gearbox mounted in the car, I used a copper u for the rear hoses. I have a quick release steering wheel now as well. I bought a small surge tank and I have a pickup pump and an inline high pressure pump already, just need some high pressure hose. and bolt it all together with a filter. This will take a bit of time and I will drop the tank out to make sure it's clean. The driveshaft will be dropped into Circle Track tomorrow I hope. The radiator is a later model Corolla and fits snug, I plan on reversing a couple of fans and front mount them. I also checked the rear springs and they have been cut so low that when i jacked the car up I could pull them out, I think I make have to talk to my mate as to what I need before I go racing. I made an exhaust flange from the rotary flange cut it in half, shaped it and welded it up banged a couple of holes in it and then made a shorter 2-into-1 single 2.5", I still need to put the o2 sensor mount in it. Plenty of other items to do as well but I ran out of Co2 for the MIG and the bottle needed to be tested so this has slowed me down a bit

Awesome info, I will be looking at this carefully. Thanks mate.

Hey does anyone have a fuel pressure gauge, I would like to check what pressure it's running as the carb is flooding and the Needle and seat is allowing fuel in even after the float is being pushed hard against it. I notice it is running a late model pump without the glass bowl. Does anyone know if they run higher pressure?

I can probably has a look at it next weekend sometime?

Well I have had a busy couple of days but had some problems which i came across that needed to figured out so a bit slower than I had hoped. I pulled the engine and box out to tidy up the engine bay and weld the chassis to the body at the weak points, welded the engine mounts in covered some holes and painted. I also removed all the crap from the floor and started on the seat and found the first problem an possibly he reason why the steering wheel was on by a finger tight nut. The better of the 2 seats was almost impossible to get my legs past the steering wheel. I then modified the steering wheel mount to give more clearance but not really enough so I had to overhaul the seat adjuster on the other seat then fitted itwhich made it easier but not what I wanted. I then set the other seat up to fit which took a bit of welding and at the moment I have it half done, I am pleased I did this as the seat wasn't well mounted. Painted and the corner welded then i repainted it later Checking how to make the exhaust work for me May need to use a metal u bend The seat is almost and has lower sides to make it easier to get in and out and I raised the steering wheel about 40cm

I have finished 90% of the welding and modifying apart from tidying up some stuff, filling holes and painting. Wiring and electrics is the one that has me a bit concerned. Looks like it's time to start finding parts. I need: Radiator Electric fan/s Hoses. Surge Tank Oil catch can Fuel pump Battery box & clamps Shorten Driveshaft & make it fit my diff Make a 2-1 exhaust & flange to mount to the factory extractors