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I'm going to be doing a HG replacement (so you might be hearing from me often). I figured I'd go ahead and replace the cam to a more efficient one. Has anyone had good experiences with the 261 or the 268 from engbldr? Does anything else need to be installed with it, or can I just switch them out? Are the engbldr HGs just as good as the OEM ones?
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Originally Posted by langzaiguy
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I'm going to be doing a HG replacement (so you might be hearing from me often). I figured I'd go ahead and replace the cam to a more efficient one. Has anyone had good experiences with the 261 or the 268 from engbldr? Does anything else need to be installed with it, or can I just switch them out? Are the engbldr HGs just as good as the OEM ones?
Thanks! I would go OEM but Engbldr is said to have a good HG as well but..............OEM |
I got a HG gasket kit from Ted and the quality was excellent.
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i put both in two months ago. outstanding quality. just wish i could keep my foot out of it! bought his best head bolts too.
better check that timing chain and guides (mine was cracked with only 60K on it). i highly recommend his steel back guide/hardened pulleys/chain. and you can't beat these guys for advice and guidance. |
How did you notice the crack? Was there leaking? I figured that I would take a gander at the guides and see how much slack there was in the chain before I would consider the timing replacement. I'm already a little nervous about changing the HG that I didn't want to further complicate it with the chain/guide/cover replacement. I figure that if the HG goes alright, I'll have no trouble when it comes to doing the timing stuff.
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Originally Posted by langzaiguy
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How did you notice the crack? Was there leaking? I figured that I would take a gander at the guides and see how much slack there was in the chain before I would consider the timing replacement. I'm already a little nervous about changing the HG that I didn't want to further complicate it with the chain/guide/cover replacement. I figure that if the HG goes alright, I'll have no trouble when it comes to doing the timing stuff.
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Oh yeah, is the fuel filter a lot more accessible with the head and intake off? I'll probably want to do that to if I can.
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Without having the benefit of bieng able to go out and look at my truck right now, I would say that if you get the head off and all the EFI stuff--injectors, TB and plenum, etc., then it will be easier to get to the fuel filter. I doubt if it would qualify as a lot more accessible. I think the only way its easily accessible is if your engine is out.
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The fuel filter is a cinch if the head is off. Just hangs off the side of the block, definitely the time to change it. But really If you know how to go about it it's not really that hard normally.
22RE celicas, Now they are a PITA |
Originally Posted by langzaiguy
(Post 50649010)
Oh yeah, is the fuel filter a lot more accessible with the head and intake off? I'll probably want to do that to if I can.
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Originally Posted by Targetnut
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The fuel filter is a cinch if the head is off. Just hangs off the side of the block, definitely the time to change it. But really If you know how to go about it it's not really that hard normally.
22RE celicas, Now they are a PITA unless you want to spend an entire morning going through the wheel well. |
damn...are they that bad? mines a v6 so i wouldnt know...since you have the head an intake off, how about you relocate the fuel filter...items needed: some hardline, tube bender...some fittings???? jus a suggestion, thats what i would do!
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