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by 72te27
Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: T50 question
Replies: 1
Views: 4672

Re: T50 question

I believe the shifter position changed early 80's. I replaced my '72 T40 with a '78 T50 and they were
externally identical. What year is your T50?
by 72te27
Thu Jul 23, 2015 2:10 am
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: How to tune your carb for more HP?
Replies: 18
Views: 23554

Re: How to tune your carb for more HP?

Lol. C'mon old dudes, help a guy out! As has already been pointed out, carb size isnt your problem. Weber 32/36 DVG carbs flow around 320 cfm, plenty for your engine. The key is jetting it for your engine, whether it's stock or modified. This link is one of numerous sources for both jetting and trou...
by 72te27
Sat Apr 25, 2015 5:12 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: can I change my t40 to t50?
Replies: 2
Views: 5390

Re: can I change my t40 to t50?

Trade the "newer" t50 for an older one, if you can find one. It will match the length of your t40. All you have to decide is which bellhousing based on which starter and clutch you want to use. I switched my '72's t40 for a '78 t50. Just for ease of installation i used the '72's bellhousin...
by 72te27
Sat Apr 25, 2015 4:02 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: leaf spring bushings
Replies: 2
Views: 6174

Re: leaf spring bushings

Whiteline has a pretty good selection. This is their various Corolla selections. They also have Celica and other models available, so something might fit.
http://www.whiteline.com.au/search4.php
by 72te27
Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:11 am
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: 3tc muffler recommendations
Replies: 6
Views: 8813

Re: 3tc muffler recommendations

2tc with 32/36 DGV, fully worked head, Doug Thorley header and 2.5 inch exhaust with a
Dynomax Superturbo. It has a nice, deep tone with no ricey rasp.
by 72te27
Tue Sep 09, 2014 7:09 pm
Forum: General Parts
Topic: toyota parts.
Replies: 70
Views: 70879

Re: toyota parts.

How much for the fender flares? Is it a set of four?
by 72te27
Mon Jun 16, 2014 4:25 am
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: early T50 short shift setup
Replies: 5
Views: 6505

Re: early T50 short shift setup

I was told it is for the later T50's, but I would still confirm it with them based on your specific tranny.
by 72te27
Sat Jun 14, 2014 4:12 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Te27 Ball Joints
Replies: 5
Views: 7912

Re: Te27 Ball Joints

Thank you for the responses, 1.8te27 and toyorotor. Much appreciated!
by 72te27
Fri Jun 13, 2014 3:46 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Te27 Ball Joints
Replies: 5
Views: 7912

Re: Te27 Ball Joints

The only ball joints I can find are the Beck-Arnley or 555 brands from Rockauto, E-bay or Autozone. Is that what you used? Not sure if they are one in the same. Is that what you used?
by 72te27
Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Te27 Ball Joints
Replies: 5
Views: 7912

Te27 Ball Joints

Anyone have experience replacing ball joints on stamped control arms? My Toyota Chassis book says just replace the whole arm, but ball joints are relatively cheap. Can they be replaced using standard techniques with deforming the arm?