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by Madslammer
Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Tranny swap
Replies: 9
Views: 15278

Re: Tranny swap

Hi, just to update some info on this... I found an A40-D trans. it needs rebuilding...but a friend of mine is trying a different approach, He's building a custom adapter using the stock A40 bellhousing with the extension part of the A42-DL welded on to it... so far everything is lining up... wating ...
by Madslammer
Sat Oct 08, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Ac not working properly at highway speeds
Replies: 3
Views: 6677

Re: Ac not working properly at highway speeds

How is this?...
How do i know if it's too big or too small...?
The old compressor had a slightly smaller pulley...
???
by Madslammer
Sat Oct 08, 2016 3:23 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Ac not working properly at highway speeds
Replies: 3
Views: 6677

Ac not working properly at highway speeds

I have an aftermarket ac unit on my 77 te38... it works fine at idle and regular city traffic, but when driving at 40 mph up it just blows cool ( not cold) air... any ideas? Thanks
by Madslammer
Mon Feb 01, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: Ryan's TE38
Replies: 6
Views: 9966

Hi... Where did you get the coil over setup?
by Madslammer
Fri Jan 29, 2016 7:22 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: DIY short stroke convertion
Replies: 17
Views: 30816

Re: DIY short stroke convertion

Well, my wagon has one coil cut up front... It just bottoms out too quickly, it has soft ride shocks... Monroe sensatrack... I don't really like cutting up the struts... Can the strut be cut retaining the stock spring perches... I guess about 1" or 2"? ... Or maybe just a "stiffer&quo...
by Madslammer
Wed Jan 27, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: DIY short stroke convertion
Replies: 17
Views: 30816

Re: DIY short stroke convertion

Can you use those Mr2 or Tercel inserts without cutting the struts? use a spacer or something else???
Thanks
by Madslammer
Thu Nov 19, 2015 1:11 am
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Tranny swap
Replies: 9
Views: 15278

Re: Tranny swap

Hi guys.... still looking for info on this swap... Need help Identifying this transmission... https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12105913_846246218828956_3398209439067101258_n.jpg?oh=d661dd8db15514e388eb74529324d9ba&oe=56EEB217 I did some research on the Toyo DIY site and...
by Madslammer
Sat May 23, 2015 3:43 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Tranny swap
Replies: 9
Views: 15278

Re: Tranny swap

Hi, I tried to swap an A42 into my old Celica years ago. As I recall I could not put the A40 bell housing on because that extra length in the spA42 bell goes over a case extension of some sorts. You would have to get the proper bell housing for your engine to make it work. I don't know if the A 42 ...
by Madslammer
Thu May 14, 2015 5:15 am
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Tranny swap
Replies: 9
Views: 15278

Re: Tranny swap

Haven't had the time to remove the bellhousings, but here's pics of both trannys... First, the A42DL: http://static.baza.farpost.ru/v/1428722238840_bulletin And, The A40: https://scontent-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10923324_10153365738924040_598441961659896040_n.jpg?oh=0aa0b65450bc69cd5c...
by Madslammer
Sun May 10, 2015 8:28 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Brake booster Interchange
Replies: 0
Views: 3532

Brake booster Interchange

Hi.
does a brake booster from a TE72 fit a TE38???
Thanks