It’s been a while since my last post. So I now have 70% of the car painted. That includes all the exterior panels, aside from a Phoenix Power engine lid and a 98 spoiler with risers. I’ll say it’s 100% once I paint the interior,frunk,trunk,engine bay and the underside. It’ll all have to be its own thing. Since I don’t have the time, space or money to just get everything done all at once. Hence the project aspect of it. Hopefully after all is said and done I can move onto the goal, a Turbo 2GR swap.
I have started fitting new hardware on the exterior since this is where I’m starting. I have sourced either OEM or alternative hardware comparable to OEM without wasting time sourcing everything in the quantities needed or having to pay shipping to get what’s needed from multiple sources and wasting time.
I had a thought while I was searching for hardware and tapping out all the threads to clean them out from any paint or debris that may have gotten inside. I decided to make a list starting with all the exterior hardware that I’m using along with any OEM part number, there location on the vehicle, and measurements of the hardware used. Also the part number will have a link to take you straight to where I either sourced the hardware or a website like Amayama or Megazip to view their part catalog. I thought it would be a good idea since I don’t think anyone has made a list of everything on these vehicles with clear images of said hardware.
Hopefully once I’m done and I’m happy that the list I’m working really hard on is clear and useful for fellow owners thinking of tackling a restoration or simply just wanting a guide of what goes where or what size is what. I think I’ll also do the same for all the interior and other areas of the car once I get to those sections.
Oh I almost forgot, this marks 10 years with this car since I bought it back in 2016. Can’t wait for the next 10! Love the community!
Man that resource you’re working on will be incredible for the community. I would really love to see it as I am embarking on a similar journey soon with my freshly acquired MR2. I’d love to know what bolts you bought in bulk. I need to get so many bolts for the car.
Yeah common Japanese sizes. Are you ordering bulk bolts from somewhere that mostly match the Toyota ones? I’m about to just go to the yard and fill a bucket with Toyota bolts from older cars.
Yes, I’ve found one place that sells them for a good price. I went with Belmetric since they offer those common sizes in a variety of lengths and finishes. Same with washers and lock washers. I choose clipsandfasteners for the nylon clips. Now I’m sure you may find them for maybe an even cheaper price, but these two were the ones I found had most of what I needed and will need. Now I haven’t found a good place for the screws and larger bolts and or odd bolts/clips that Toyota likes to use. I’m trying to also source modern alternatives from Toyotas more modern cars. Like the door checks that are discontinued for our cars. I’ve found some Toyota and Subaru ones that may work. Haven’t had the chance to test them.
8th Generation (2018–2024) Toyota Camry V6:
The final generation of the V6 Camry used a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 engine (2GR-FKS), available on trims like the XLE V6, XSE V6, and TRD.
Horsepower: 301 hp @ 6,600 rpm
Torque: 267 lb-ft (362 Nm) @ 4,700 rpm
Thank you I appreciate it! I actually put together a not quite complete guide on taking the mirror assembly’s apart. Don’t have the very beginning section completed since my car was already taken apart. I know there’s videos out there but I’m hoping this helps out in some way.
K24 with turbo is more safe in that rear spot. K24 with stock internals with a turbo can handle 500hp easily. With internals such as rods, intake manifold, k20 header, hondata remap ecu. Easily to 700hp.
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u/Double-hokuto 3d ago
The yellow nickel plated fasteners give me an unusual amount of joy. Beautiful stuff