4AGE 20V AW11 MR2, The Poor Man's Ferrari [EP5] - THE SKID FACTORY

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Today on The Skid Factory, Woody heads down to see Steve at Maroochy Cylinder heads to get the Head Serviced.
Woody then installs some Kelford Cams and applies some quick math to set the valve clearances and re-assembles the rest of the engine.
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[@theskidfactory]

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[@dangitbobby7887]

Great job on the shirt designs! Would love to add a skid factory hat to my cart as well *hint hint*

[@liddz434]

Bloody awesome ep! I’ve loved this tear down! Can’t wait for the next instalment, make sure ya have plenty of go pros/microphones in and near the engine bay when ya let er rip!😎👍🏾

[@charlielim6799]

Cant get it to ship to Brunei

[@barra245t2]

Hasn't Yamaha designed the twin cam heads on all toyotas since the 60's

[@theskidfactory]

@@dangitbobby7887 Stay tuned!

[@andrewc6602]

Man, that engine assembly montage really got the funk out. Loving all the in depth details in this build.

[@trd8749]

I rebuilt my 4AGZE years ago, bought lots of memories back, I wish I still had that car... 4As are great motors to learn on.

[@feral4mr2]

@@trd8749 great motors still. 😁

[@888johnmac]

yeah , at this rate Woody will soon be allowed to use a red sharpie ... Bom

[@Fist2dawrist]

Project Binky reference?

[@sjv6598]

ARC DIY It's funky, but it's not Binky funky.

[@TheBlackthornPlan]

"Expeditious arithmetic" had me in stitches. Al's not hot, never hot.

[@cerby86]

As long as the ting doesn't go pop

[@neilomac]

Hold tight Marty, he’s got a Subi.

[@puluris1896]

The ting goes Brrrmmmmmm, Shh Tu Tu Tu Tu

[@MrWillydanks]

Al's voice over skills are improving, sounds a bit less robotic now haha

[@scottinWV]

It's a very calming voice doing this. I could almost doze off if the video wasn't so interesting.

[@joelginbey3481]

Oath

[@coolkidscarclub]

His piss taking is very subtle and smart lol

[@yarpos]

open the pod bay doors Al

[@statementleaver8095]

Stone iPad lol

[@timmy26]

Dead Sea scroll 😂 Al getting his Moses on

[@craigeivers1181]

I spat my drink out.... PMSL

[@gavinhuckstepp582]

I'm going to go out on a limb and assume Steve has done that more than just a few times....

[@Tbe4r]

Dude Steve was on fire building that 20v head, so fast and precise.

[@Offender666]

Precise? hahahah

[@1one3_Racing]

Fast yes. Precise? Didn't look like. Looked more like a no fucks given.

[@timmy26]

Woody poking the feeler gauge in there like it's his high school formal afterparty

[@ThatHoodlum19]

Tim Gower lol gold

[@feral4mr2]

Bwhahahahaha

[@paulmartin3340]

Ahh yes! I can hear the 70's woppa wa woppa wa music now ! He has the tash too !!! Woody by name Flaccid by nature! Lol

[@3rdpartyU5er]

You mean the informal part?

[@Wilbure]

Was really great to see the process of the head refurb by Steve. It's amazing to see how a job that is known to be bloody awful for the average mechanic, let alone DIYer can be done with such speed while maintaining great quality by a skilled tradesperson with the right tools. Was great that the simple tool was shown as well. I really do enjoy seeing you guys work, but mixing that with footage from specialists really sets the videos apart. People often rag on each other for "built not bought" to the nth degree if not everything is DIY'ed, but it really does show that there are certain things that yes we or you guys could do yourselves, but to get a great quality job done in a short time and the same, less or perhaps slightly more money (if you put a price on your time), you're better off to get an old mate who specialises in that job to do it for you. The content about reco'ing the heating and cooling system bits (rad, a/c core etc.) was the same. Yeah you could put replacement parts in or do a dodgy (or maybe decent job who knows) on the parts, but there are people who specialise in it and will do great work for you and are clearly nice enough blokes as they let you film and are happy to explain stuff either on camera, or for you guys to voice over in the edit. Thanks as always for the enjoyable, informative and quality content, and big thanks to Steve at Maroochy Cylinder Heads and the guys at Noosa Radiators for their expertise and info.

[@rossgofield]

Never thought I would hear Al dropping some Big Shaq lyrics...

[@DarrenCoull]

You had me at "Make some brackets..." :-)

[@dazaspc]

Love the intake trumpets that engine is going to sing. N/A engines still matter...

[@otaylor8032]

My automotive teacher gets us to watch your videos in class. Thanks for making entertaining videos and a shoutout to Mr Sheargold.

[@neoxela00]

Loving Al's voiceover, really hope he considers doing this in another series.

[@urallapradoadventures3586]

Damn that Steve is awesome to watch, true craftsmen.

[@feral4mr2]

Been a lot of brilliant engine tech this series. Makes me realise why some of the mr2 guys in the states call me a shade tree mechanics.... 😂

[@DP-nr1hz]

I have the utmost admiration for shops that specialise in cylinder head work!

[@XenonG]

Watching back to back, MIghty Car Mod's STI, The Skid Factory's 4AGE MR2 and Benny's Custom Works' Drift Nissan V8. Feeeels gooooooooood.

[@fattony527]

Yesss that's me right now haha

[@fendel_]

Steve is a legend, you can see he is fast and precise and knows what he is doing, that was amazing to watch. The engine reassembly was also amazing, it looks really good!

[@andrewcunningham9256]

I have never in my spannering life been more happy than when I did my cam swap in my old motorbike, and the shims were miraculously still correct and didn't need changed.

[@christophersmith0865]

Couldn't agree with everybody more on Al's commentary, I love it. His humor is spot on! I failed to mention the wide arrary of wisdom that he brings

[@michaell8796]

10:05 sounded like "some quick maff is performed and etched onto the dead sea scrolls" 🤣

[@wanderingfirbolg6738]

Alan really reminds a gentlemen I had as my boss, when I first worked as a machinist. Very kind and thoughtful when it was needed but he always had a very clinical technical look on what I did and a decent amount of good humour. It's a pleasure to see this videos. You all have a good week and a better week-end.

[@potaka79]

Wow...This build blows the MCM MR2 out of the water. That engine looks amazing 👍👍👌

[@itiswhatitis8174]

Another top episode boys Must give a thumbs up to Marochy Cyl Heads, not many businesses will let you in let alone film, love watching that stuff and steve knows his craft. You guys not only work with some of the best in the business but some of the coolest people that just seem to be down to earth and normal which is rare these days.. Keep up the goodwork Woody & Al

[@Lintary]

The way he puts it all together just shows all those years of experience.

[@FoookOff]

Massive machines removing tiny amounts of metal with surgical accuracy, beautiful.

[@JBAutomotive794]

Al's voice overs are epically great.

[@paulthomas3072]

Who else is just here for Al’s killer commentary? The guy is killing the narrating, top class 👍

[@cripple10]

The way Steve puts those valves in 💪😂

[@TheRealMrCods]

I didnt think I would like this car but its growing on me 👍

[@usedchoc]

Good to see you polishing your trumpet! Great episode, looking forward to see the blacktop run.

[@steveblackbird]

Steve was the epitome of efficiency, Man it helps when you have all the tools... and thousands of cylinder heads under your belt... Just epic, watching this Bloke work!! Said it before.. I have a real soft spot for the 4A-GE family. 1st ever engine build back in the mid 90's... The "G" in the engine designation is Yamaha..across all their engines too.... since like late 60's from memory.. meh.. Was great watching the "Fun" doing the shims... memories... Series 1's were similar but over bucket shims... big coin looking thing on top of the bucket. Apparently, you could change with the cams in, if you were really patient lol.. I did what WDY did.. take them all out again and change them and remeasure... long time ago.. Really love this build guys... Quad's are going to sound biblical at 9000rpm!!!

[@RangieNZ]

Cool to see Woody smashing out the job!

[@aaronbiggin1103]

The machining on the head shows why that work costs as much as it dose. Great to see it being done.

[@STAG162]

4:42 any Toyota head that is a "G" classification ie. GE or GTE instead of FE, is made by Yamaha. It's the way Toyota has done things since their partnership with Yamaha in the 1960's

[@HJZ75driver]

Thanks for that mate. What is the FE? Toyota?

[@HBK-6S]

If a Toyota engine has -GE/GTE/GZE at the end of the designation, it's got a wide valve angle performance head. FE is narrow valve angle for fuel economy

[@barra245t2]

Just what I said in a earlier comment

[@michaelatkin2562]

Each letter means something on it's own. You don't pair them together like FE. The F is the fuel economic version and the E is EFI. T is turbo, Z is supercharged, etc

[@degrootd2]

STAG162 I missed your post and also posted similar.

[@feenyx6394]

That was supremely enjoyable through and through. Footage, music, voiceovers, everything was so on point

[@rosscullen406]

This is the only KZbin channel that matters to me.

[@natgoboom]

Steve's done work on some of my stuff too. Good guy. Good quality work.

[@MaStars22]

Al dropping the Mans not hot reference....love it

[@raceadvantage]

Priceless episode for anyone who has been curious about setting valve clearance. Great work as always. ABSOLUTELY the best music yet!! My Fairlane shirt is on its way!

[@cme2cau]

I was waiting for Steve to get the valve grinding paste out. I guess if you have your machines set to perfection, there is no lapping required. Awesome.

[@ToolsnTrack]

Big shout out from the UK! These AW11's bring back fond but rusty memories. Loving the content guys!

[@LonelyinKL]

Great to see this real in depth rebuild guys, having Al's voice over explaining everything is a master stroke, Thank you

[@HappyChefHappy]

How good is Al's voice overs 10/10

[@samwel69]

The Big Shaq "Mans not hot" reference was soo funny I almost spilled my lemon squash 🤣🤣🤣

[@postmortemspasm]

I like the variety of builds this channel offers.

[@coreyscarrepairs]

I was cracking up at Al's commentary on Woody's cardboard and sharpie measurements

[@dylanf6091]

That's a man who's been doing it for a long time. Quick knows each machine at the back of his hand

[@tony66au]

Nice closing shot of Freddy polishing his Horn.........

[@BeefaloBart]

Lack of Drag Week here in the US means I wont get to see Al, Benny and Woody. I got to meet them last year and they were super cool guys. We all underestimate Woody, but seeing him last year, he was bouncing around like a pinball trying to get so much done. These guys are 100% legit and just as cool in person as they are online.

[@unicorn7337]

This series is making me want a 4AGE! The music in this episode was epic, keep up the great work guys!

[@THOMASTTWYFORD]

Best video in the series so far.. Al is a great voice over, and I liked the little speed increases here and there.

[@andrewcunningham9256]

12:17 look how happy the cylinder head is!

[@VintageChiefKeef]

Man, I still dont get how you guys haven't blown up even more yet! Some of the most quality, in depth, and informative car content there is out there on youtube right now, not to mention how good you guys are with community interaction. I dont know any other youtubers that would actually read my dm and respond with quality advice. Just keep up the good work boys and good things will keep coming you guy's way!

[@Hillside-Hotrods]

Way to go Ben, Buckets and shims it something I have always avoided doing in my career. My hat off to you

[@kingmuppet7023]

"Beer Box Notepad" Are you going to sell those in the merch store?

[@BlahBleeBlahBlah]

You mean lemon squash?! 😂

[@feral4mr2]

I'd rather the dead sea scrolls... Haha

[@3rdpartyU5er]

Props for Steve mates!

[@pjwpsw1]

Woody is learning skills!!! ... from the best!

[@alexmcalpine6667]

Steve's a weapon, man works so smooth and efficiently! Loving the videos guys!

[@michaelbeattie6953]

Old mate doesn't stuff about. Good stuff Steve.

[@BoogalooShrymp]

Mint blacktop you got there woody! Nice work lad!

[@odogzero]

Love Al’s narration! Keep it going!

[@bunning63]

Used to do shim under bucket without the valvesprings, provided you can find something to keep the valves seated from underneath. Drop in a known small shim, and lay the cam down using only your hand to retain it down, or what ever so you can take your clearance and for the maths.

[@scottinWV]

Honda: "We're now using 4 valves per cylinder." Toyota: "Hold my Saki!"

[@3dkiwi920]

Sake.

[@nielsdebakker3283]

Toyota said nothing, yamaha did the work.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

@@TheTazzietiger .... Because the rules said no V8 bikes,.. and it wasn't. 🤣

[@Pablo668]

It's all coming along quite nicely. All that valve clearance-ing work looked like a massive pita. Glad I didn't have to do it.

[@Brettj77]

These heads are designed by Yamaha yeah? Can't wait to hear it singing the song of the revvy N/A engine

[@KindaLeon]

I'm almost positive they are a Yamaha design too

[@ThePentosin]

All Toyota G heads are Yamaha designed.

[@Vaatzes]

Yes! As above all G engines have heads designed by Yamaha (4A-GE, 2ZZ-GE, 2JZ-GTE etc.)

[@hucksey]

Nice to see Al invested in the poor man's Ferrari! Lots of we's at the end!!

[@feral4mr2]

Back from hospital last night. Great to be able to position myself up now in front of the tv to watch this great series! Loving the work gone into this engine. Really makes mine backyard.. 😂

[@1ocean515]

Great video. But really, you synced the hammer blows to the beat of the music when tightening the screws on the oil pump? That’s awesome. 👍

[@bazscarlett8843]

Great to see. Grey three bond used. Not the red high temp RTV

[@reddysteddy2195]

"That's a nice bicycle" "No it's a poor man's Maserati"

[@010aray]

I gotta say, I really could care less about yet another MR2 being built on KZbin but Al's commentary puts this particular one head and shoulders above the others.

[@88Frank]

Great watching Steve work

[@GamingDad63]

"Make some brackets, do some things..." Sounds about right :)

[@ianhughes3590]

Woody's Stone Tablet and Dead Sea Scroll was brilliant 😂😂

[@colinmoloney9691]

Im loving Al's voice over!!

[@totalyep]

Chicken cheese fries, Steve is a ninja with that cylinder head. Wow.

[@mickmiddle3331]

Great job Woody. Well Done man.

[@ProductofNZ]

Making a sweet looking piece of kit that started out as some rocks and dead dinosaurs.

[@yowie0889]

digging the funky bass at 16 minutes

[@mclarenjohnf1]

Some great engineering information and cam setup info obviously more technical than normal, Loved the time lapse and voice over explanation, pure quality, Also the beer box scribe, stone tablet etc.

[@SDubProjects]

Loving the detail, thanks for showing such in depth build details. Can't wait to see what turbo Al sneaks on

[@suhmuhdudes1626]

Been rewatching older skid factory videos so it was nice to get a video today 😂

[@AdeReeves]

Nice work.... Agree it's gonna sound sweet with the trumpets....

[@TunnelMonk]

Love this aw11 series, excited to hear this 4age get on cam!

[@feral4mr2]

Best series and car evarrr

[@DanPellegrino486]

I had to pause this video way too many times from laughing too hard. Thanks to both of you, you made my day.

[@skimo61]

That's a hefty cut on your hand Woody, hope it heals well.

[@beejsmusic]

Loved the footage of machining the head. Always wondered what all that stuff meant! Ha

[@Doc_in_the_carpet_truck]

Looking resplendent!!!! can't wait for the brackets and the wiring 👍

[@GabrielCampos-il2by]

Really loving this series

[@lisalouisekeen4191]

This was so satisfying to watch, great work woody. And Loving Al on the voiceovers.

[@samvandellen3695]

It's interesting to watch this stuff as a machinist, seeing the completely specialized tooling for engine work. It's clear how much better the machine at the two minute mark is at decking off the head than using a regular mill, but the number of other sorts of jobs you could use that for seems pretty small.

[@frankcourtney6413]

Good work on setting those clearances. Fiddly job but at least you've only got one shim per valve. Could have been a desmo head with closing shims to set as well!

[@QuickeMart]

I'm in the middle of rebuilding my b6ze from the trusty MX5, and this video was an awesome bit of extra knowledge. Getting the head back together this weekend, the last engine I rebuilt was on my Austin 1300 so this twin cam, efi motor is a little bit more complicated. Great learning curve, and hey if it all goes wrong at least these engines are a dime a dozen.

[@nightkids7163]

Al's on fire! keep it up boys!!!

[@LobbyDaLobster]

Nice trumpet polishing!

[@jrbuch]

Very satisfying to watch.

[@gregmyatt9932]

Nice little high comp N/A project, good job fellas👍

[@AmateurSuperFan]

steve is a legend

[@fullthrottle5293]

Awesome! been looking forward to this episode, used to own an AW11 with the 3SGTE engine, was a great little drivers car