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Re: [oldcorollas] manifold for 3tc with Weber side drafts

2008/10/20 <jordan@...>:
> our rally project is coming along, but we've run into a few
> tough spots. one thing we've found is the really cool
> vintage TRD manifold (with built-in overhead linkage) hits
> the distributor cap. if it was in a place where we could
> shave some off of the manifold, we would, but unfortunately
> it's right on the barrel ... not where you want to have thin
> spots. so, I'm searching for a decent manifold or a way to
> modify the ignition system that would move the distributor
> or remove it altogether. if anyone has experienced this, and
> found a proper solution, I'd love to hear what you did.

Have you looked at other T-engine distributors? Are any of
them smaller? K motors came out with at least two different
distributor bodies, maybe you'll find the same

Are you sure this manifold wasn't meant to be used on a 2T-G?

j.

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hey all, our rally project is coming along, but we've run into a few tough spots. one thing we've found is the really cool vintage TRD manifold (with built-in...
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Oct 19, 2008
9:43 pm

... Have you looked at other T-engine distributors? Are any of them smaller? K motors came out with at least two different distributor bodies, maybe you'll...
john slee
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Oct 19, 2008
10:08 pm

Wow, so there might be a smaller distributor cap for the 3TC? It's only about 1/8inch too big, so if there is a smaller one, that would be perfect. Any ideas...
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Oct 20, 2008
4:54 pm

... I said smaller distributor, not just the cap. I doubt you'll find a smaller cap that fits the distributor you have. No idea about years. Very few ...
john slee
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Oct 20, 2008
9:00 pm

Yes, you're right, I meant the actual distributor housing, not the cap itself. I haven't found one yet, but I did discover that the 77-78 distributor is...
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Oct 20, 2008
9:31 pm

just to clarify... you have a 3tc in a '72 ke20 with a trd sidedraft inlet manifold to fit 40mm sidedrafts? and you have problems with dizzy clearance on the...
Mark
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Oct 21, 2008
10:35 am

"just to clarify... you have a 3tc in a '72 ke20 with a trd sidedraft inlet manifold to fit 40mm sidedrafts? and you have problems with dizzy clearance on the...
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Oct 21, 2008
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I have purchased a 3tc Ke15 Sprinter racer with this set up. It will be here soon and I can take pictures -- it has just about every TEQ trick available in...
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Oct 23, 2008
6:58 pm

Excellent! Congratulations, M8. Yes, pictures would really help us a great deal. Thank you very, very much! Come to think of it, what would really help is the...
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Oct 23, 2008
9:56 pm

for ke70 brakes into ke20.. there are a few different brake variations in the ke70's and will make a big difference to them fitting or not. brake sizes are ...
Mark
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Oct 21, 2008
11:12 am

on the brakes thing, i have KE70 backing plates, calipers and dics with KE20 huns as a complete bolt in, no mods (except for dust cover part of backing plate...
oldcorollas
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Oct 27, 2008
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... unfortunately these volvo calipers weigh more than a KE10 j. -- P-plate adventurer -- http://indigoid.org/...
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Oct 27, 2008
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yes, but they let you fit somethign like a 250? 258? mm disc under 13" rims......
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