Mika's 1982 KE70 Sedan

[Mika]

Hey All!

My names Daniel and this is my 82 KE70 Flat Front. Just recently bought it, old school sedans have been an interest of my ever since I got my license. Have had a few Gemini's but not a KE70. Stoked to finally have one and in this condition! Can't wait to get her all setup! I'm not too cluey on the corolla's unfortunately, so sorry in advance if i ask some silly questions! haha.

Motor & Driveline:
4k, 4Spd with genuine 120 thousand k's.

Suspension & Brakes:
Stock

Wheels & Tyres:
Stock

Interior:
Stock

Body:
Awesome condition for age with no rust

Other:
Rear window sun guard

On the list:

- Polish
- Start collecting rims and suspension components.

Pictures.

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[Mika]

If anyone has some hot tips for someone just getting into the KE scene on where to start, would be much appreciated! Thanks!

[Skid_KE70]

Mint..
id be grabbing some cool jap wheels, some 14x7s or 8s (something to fit under stock gaurds well) ajps springs and kyb shocks... get that bad boy down a bit... keep the sun-shade on the rear window or even cut it so its only the top one, (as a little wing)

Nice clean start dude

[Skid_KE70]

ps i have some ssr meshies that would look prime on this for sale ;)
and you will need either ae86 front struts/brakes or t18 when you lower it which will allow you to go coilover or normal springs/shocks.
they will also suit ae86 ps which will give you more lock ( Helps with parking ;) )

[Mika]

The SSR Meshies aren't on eBay are they? I'm looking at a set of white SSR Speed Star's, 14x6.5 with a +5 offset. Not too sure on what offset i should be looking for?

Sorry dude, I'm clueless. What are t18's?

Yeah, the rear window shade idea is sweet. Was thinking the same thing. Cutting it up as a rear wing.

Cheers for the help!

[Mika]

Is a t18 a 2 door rolla?

[Jacobxxx]

t18s (or te72) are pretty much a corolla. they came in 2 door hatchback in australia, have a 3tc 1.8ltr engine, t 50 gearbox and t series diff (which has lsd options) only downside to them was the steering box and looks that 90% of the population hate. haha

Tidy looking car!
No question is too silly, most of the time it would have been covered somewhere by someone so searching here and google is your friend.

[Mika]

Awesome, it's frustrating knowing what i want. But rolla's are unknown territory for me. Haha, all the models & engine numbers.. etc.. Yeah dude, researching like hell. Getting on all the forums, this one, KE70.com, rollaclub, toymods and drift forums etc.

Good to know man, I try and do as much research as I can before i ask. Just hanging to get this car looking sweet. Cheers again!

[Mika]

Just a quick few pictures of my previous ride.

1990 Bagged UCF11 Toyota Celsior.

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[Jman_KE70]

haha love the rear curtains in the Celsior

[Mika]

Haha, yeah man. Loved them hey.

[Sprinter Freak]

very nice pick up man, soo clean! :) as far as offset goes search offset wheel calculator in google, this will let you check how different size/offset wheels will affects your guard clearance.

[Mika]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200624157726&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:AU:1123#ht_2337wt_907

What do you guys think of these? I was told they would bolt straight into my car. Thanks!!

[Mika]

after nothing too intense, just want the JDM look atm as the car isnt going to see the track or get driven hard. just want it low on some half decent coils with some nice offset rims and stretched rubber.

if anyone has any knowledge on these coils and if they would suit what i want to use them for that would be awesome!

thanks again guys!

[Jacobxxx]

You'll need to convert your front end to ae86, with ae86 steering arms and brake set up.

If you want something softer order them with a 6kg or 7kg front spring then 4.5kg rear. Is nice daily stiff, and good for trackwork later.

[Mika]

cheers dude, im talks with the supplier for BC coil overs. so we should be able to sort it out I hope! cheers for the spring rates!

[Mika]

as you said dude, i will need all the AE86 gear to put them in.. I was talking to a suspension place in perth that can rebuild my shocks and kit them out as coil overs. so they are a direct bolt in replacement. they are a Bilstein insert. might just have to do that as im just after the look for now.

so both will more than likely work out the same price by the time i have got all the AE86 parts ill have to buy to get them in.

[whatcamber]

How much did you pay for the ke70 looks clean !

[Jacobxxx]

Yeah but ke70 brakes are dismall. AE86 ones are a bit bigger and then allows you to upgrade them with either a wilwood brake kit or a rx7 brake upgrade kit. ADM AE86 brakes are solid rotor, JDM AE86 brakes are vented rotors. AJPS in the site sponser section do RX7 caliper brackets and can arange some rotors hubs and calipers for you, Spirited Drive do the Wilwood kit, which comes with hubs and calipers/brackets, braided brake lines, you just need hubs and its close to a bolt in job.

Only thing is what wheel size you wish to run, Wilwood kit is generally 15's minimum, unless the 14's have the right offset for it (usually massive neg) RX7 makes more 14's an option. if you wanted to run 13's both ADM and JDM ae86 brakes are small enough for that

[Mika]

WhatCamber: Cheers dude, she is a clean little bus. She does have 2 minor cosmetic dents. Other than that she is all sweet. Picked her up for 2k.

Jacobxxx: Thanks again dude, Massive help! Feel like such a dick.. Never looked this much into suspension before. It's always been a lowered spring setup.. Never run coil overs before! Looking at running a 15x7 fronts and 15x8 rears, with a 0 offset. Was informed I could run this spec wheel on the standard guard specs. Depending what i can find. Will probably aim for 15x7 all round with a 0 offset.

Well I think getting my original shocks kitted out and sleeved by my suspension shop will be the way to go. They send them away to Bilstein to get rebuilt as a coil over. So then they will be a direct bolt in replacement. Then I can look at finding the AE86 brake upgrade parts later on. Looking into all the suspension arms etc to get more lock etc.

Will this work out?

[Jacobxxx]

Yeah those would be good, the ke70 strut has a different size shock insert than ae86, and ae86 brakes dont just bolt on. So get some ae86 front struts and then do the bilstein coilover conversion

[Mika]

No worries. So im gonna have to sort some AE86 coil overs for the front and wait till i have all the gear for brakes etc to put them in. Rather than kitting out the KE70 ones and having to do the shocks all over again right? Could you list all the parts I'd need to fit the AE86 coil in the front?

What coils would you run, the BC coils off ebay? Or get some AE86 struts kitted out with a Bilstein kit?

AE86 can be the FWD corolla or the sprinter correct?

Cheers again Jacob, Legend!

[Jacobxxx]

It comes down to personal choice, if i was a more patient person i'd go Blistein shocks on ae86 struts and then a sleeve kit with some camber tops, but the BC kit comes with all of that and they are brand new. Haven't heard any bad reviews from about BC Racing coilovers either. Whatever you choose you're looking at the same price really.

To bolt in BC coilovers you'll need;
AE86 Steering arms (Power steering or standard arms, p/s are shorter, giving you more lock and quicker steering)
AE86 Hubs
AE86 Rotors
AE86 Caliper Brackets
AE86 Calipers
AE86 Brake pads
Various bolts for everything

Can use your standard brake lines but while you're at it might be worthwhile getting some Braided Brake lines, (i think dave from AJPS can get some, i ordered them from some british company Hel/Goodridge and they come in whatever colour you like haha).

No it has to be the Sprinter version of the brakes. FWD ones are completely different set up!

[Mika]

Awesome dude!! Ill start collecting those bits! Now that i know what I need for the front end I can start getting it all! I'll more than likely try find some sprinter front struts and get them rebuilt with a Bilstein kit.

What about the rear? What are you running? Just a short stroke shock and heavier spring setup? Do I need to do a Sprinter rear end also?

[Jacobxxx]

Im just running short stroke and 4.5 kg springs i get a bit of axel tramp though, probably from clapped out bushes which i have some to replace but thats a lot of effort.

if you get these one http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BC-Adjustable-Coilovers-suit-TOYOTA-SPRINTER-AE86-/200624157726?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb621b41e
they come with rear shocks, springs and height adjustable spring seats.

Nah stick with your borgwarner diff rear end, generally they are stronger than the sprinter rear end (S Series diff), if you're going to be running 15 x 8 -+0 when you lower the car, your diff will move to one side (left i think?) and one wheel will be on guard and one wont, you can fix that with an adjustable panhard rod.

[Mika]

Yeah, thats an all round kit. would i be best off just getting them? Aren't the rears to suit a Sprinter though? Or will the rear shocks bolt up to my KE70 rear end?

[Jacobxxx]

The rear set up's are the same. So it'd all bolt in for you, But if you were looking at going the Blistein set up then you'll just have to find some springs and shocks to suit.

[Mika]

sweet as, well now that i have the list of parts i need to make the fronts fit. ill probs just go the BC coil over kit. now knowing the rears just bolt in. ill be sweet.

So ill get:

The BC coil kit - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BC-Adjustable-Coilovers-suit-TOYOTA-SPRINTER-AE86-/200624157726?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb621b41e#ht_2337wt_907

AE86 Steering arms (Power steering or standard arms, p/s are shorter, giving you more lock and quicker steering)
AE86 Hubs
AE86 Rotors
AE86 Caliper Brackets
AE86 Calipers
AE86 Brake pads
Various bolts for everything

And an aftermarket front sway bay and aftermarket panhard rod and ill be sweet!

This will be all ill need hey?

Cheers dude, HUGE help!

[Jacobxxx]

Oh yeah wheel bearings haha

[Mika]

fronts obviously?? so ya saying to do the bearings before installing it all?

would you recommend getting front and rear strut braces also?

[Jacobxxx]

I currently dont run any strut braces, there's a thread in the tech articles that'd be worth a read on the effectivness of strut braces. Rear I'd just weld a bar from one tower to the other instead of a brace that uses the shock mounts.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/23475-Choosing-body-braces.

Have a look at that. Good info

[Mika]

cheers mate! straight up legend! had no clue on how to go about this suspension stuff! always been a lowered spring or airbags kinda guy! haha. massive help!

now to look for some 15's with a 0+/- offset!

cheers again!!

[Mika]

does the suspension out of a AE101 4AGZE fit into the KE70 or is it only AE86 sprinter parts? Im looking at a complete front cut. Dont wanna go buy all these bits and then have them arrive on the front cut.

thanks!

[s13 james]

nah only sprinter,thats fwd and all odd lol

[Mika]

yeah, sweet as man. thanks for the fast reply. just wanted to make sure, as i didnt wanna double buy the gear! well ill keep onto looking for the sprinter parts i need!

cheers!!

[Mika]

Hey fella's!

Looking into a 4AGZE conversion. What gearboxes anyone who has done the conversion run? Was there any adapter plates involved? Or is it just easier to do a 4AGE conversion and turbo that later on?

Thanks,

Daniel.

[70rolla]

same box as 4age ...t50

[Jacobxxx]

If you're thrashing it a t50 probably won't last overly long.

[s13 james]

dont hold me to it im not 100% but for turb'd set ups i think people run a w series box with bellhousing to suit 4ag

[Mika]

yeah, the 4AGZE is out of a AE101. Was told I need a 4A-W series bellhousing adaptor and a W58 gearbox to do the conversion. Just wanted to make sure.

[-ollie-]

How good is brown! More photos mate!

[Mika]

ok, finally sourced some parts.

found: p/s arms, backing plate, adm rotors, adm calipers, pads, hubs with the nuts and bolts out of an 86.

thinking of running this coil over set. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260742870395&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1762wt_954
(http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260742870395&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1762wt_954)
and got these rims, 14x7's with a +2 offfset.

20112

thoughts lads? would be greatly appreciated.

[Mika]

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Got bored on the weekend, re did my front and rear bumpers and painted my stockies black.

[Mika]

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MR SPARKLE! Hahaha.

[s13 james]

lol thats a mad sticker

[JDMWheels]

Wow! This thing is so mint!

Love how clean it is mate :)

Sent you a PM aswell :)

Keep up the good work :)

[sundee]

Stuff me this thing is mint!
Just to confirm it for you, you can run T50 box behind your GZE, if you want a W5x box you will need a w5x --> 4a bellhousing
Just go with the T50 and see how you go,

[Mika]

Thanks for the feedback lads! Yeah, she is getting there. Waiting on my AE86 front end suspension bits to arrive, then my coil over kit will be ordered, then rims. Cant wait to get her closer to earth, some mean offset and stretch on her! Looking at 14x8ish rims, running around -10 fronts and +-0 rears.

[Jacobxxx]

Looking good dude!

[Mika]

Just gotta call that my suspension gear from evil86 has arrived. cheers man! so now i gotta wait 2 weeks till i get back to perth as im working away atm.. FML! haha. will have to get all the pieces that need powder coating done. then buy my coils while im home!

its all happening. :cool:

[Mika]

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WOOP! Now to get the bits I can powder coat, powder coated. Then coil overs will be ordered! All this should bolt straight in yeah? Evil86 did send me the various nuts and bolts too. :))

Probs smash on some new slotted rotors, some new pads and wheel bearings while im there.

[Mika]

Had these sitting in the plate bank for ages. Tried selling them, no luck. So I chucked em on the rolla.

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"Low Standards"

Will be true soon!

[Dazzla86]

mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnn leave it stock and put it in storage! this is the most original KE70 in perthhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

pop on your grandpa hat and be proud to be original :-)

[Mika]

Coil overs are finally ordered! There is a Japanese Car Day on in 3 weeks in Perth. So I'm aiming to have the wheels and suspension done for then!

I'm away for 2 weeks for work as of today. So its gonna be a mad rush on the last week to get her done!

[Mika]

The standard 13 inch stockies wont fit over the AE86 brakes will they?

[Nikkojoe]

They will. AE86 brakes aren't big, they did come out with 13" wheels too :P

Car looks mint! 4agze would be nice in this, and a t50 will be fine if you don't slam gears.

[Mika]

sweet as, cheers bro! haha.

awesome. yet to decide on what engine im running yet. just focussed on getting the wheels and suspension right at the moment.

[Mika]

BC Coils I have coming.

!B38SF)gCWk~$(KGrHqZ,!hgE)8!PDZkhBMn+W88GjQ~~_12.J PG (http://i.ebayimg.com/13/!B38SF)gCWk~$(KGrHqZ,!hgE)8!PDZkhBMn+W88GjQ~~_12.J PG)

Rims I have chosen to run. Widened steel rims, 15x8's with a 0 -/+ offset.

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D (http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTQwWDcyMA==#$(KGrHqIOKocE5t1uljUSBOeoj6y+ww~~60_1 4.JPG)oes anyone recommend anyone to get brake lines off for the ADM AE86 caliper conversion?

Cheers!

[70rolla]

your existing ke ones work perefectly same line

[Mika]

sweet as dude. thanks! then im pretty sure i have sourced all i need for when i return from work. the fun begins! cant wait!

[Mika]

Coils are now in, only complication I had with the coil conversion was with the brakes. The old master cylinder blew out when the brakes were bled up. So I got a new one in there and all is sweet. Didnt bother lowering her yet, going to wait till the rims are here as they havent showed up yet... She does sit lower in the ass end even with the spring seats wound all the way up! Hanging for my rims to get here!!

[Jacobxxx]

What most people find with those spring seats is they can't go low enough! But people i've heard having that issue were running 13's and super low.

[Mika]

With where its sitting now and with the 110mm drop they have.. I think I would be tucking lug.. Haha. Should be able to set them up rad with the new wheels.

It drives sooo much differently.. Haha. As it would though.. Reminds me of rolling my old diff on chassis mini truck, she is nice and stiff now haha! But the Steering just pulls you into which ever way you turn now. Haha.

[Jacobxxx]

Running sweet amounts of toe out by the sounds of it

[Mika]

So thats a good way to have it?

[kyle unwin]

This thing is seriously mint! Take care of it :(

[Mika]

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[Jacobxxx]

So thats a good way to have it?

Depends, too much will cause excessive tyre wear. Im running 3mm total toe out seems like a good balance for drifting.

Looking good! Will look awesome when madhouse lips arrive ;) haha

[Mika]

and my new rims on some stretched rubber!! :D

[Mika]

will do dude!! she is gonna be one clean rig!


This thing is seriously mint! Take care of it :(

[kyle unwin]

Glad to hear man. So nice.

[Mika]

Rims are being sent monday. Will have them on in 2 weeks. Hanging..

[Mika]

Also have an AJPS adjustable panhard rod coming too. So Will have the rims, tyres and moar low sorted when im back from work in 2 weeks! cant wait.

[Mika]

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My goodies have finally rocked up! :D

[kyle unwin]

Updates?

[Mika]

Just been running it as is atm. Rims are still to be put on. I just bought a house. Should have them on in the next few weeks. Dealing with a few cooling issues at present too. So once they are fixed. Ill get her down to the tyre shop!

There has been a few 4AGE conversions popping up around Perth im keen on looking into also. Ill keep you updated as soon as something happens!

Cheers!

[Mika]

Haven't had much progress on this as of late. Got some 195/50R15 Toyo's on the rims, had to fix the water pump as that shat itself.


Hoping to snowball it over the next 2 weeks. Get the rims and panhard rod on the car and get her lowered and wheel aligned. Pics to hopefully follow!


Cheers!

[Mika]

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Finally they are on the car, inner guards need a bit of modding so i can get her lower and get it more flush. This is as low as she will go at the moment. Pretty happy with it though!

[Mika]

Haven't updated in a while. Few minor things have happened. Just got a deep steering wheel, dildo shifter and a few stickers.. Haha. Still on the search for a 4AGE 20v motor for it. Handles so well with the BC gold coils and new rim and tyres.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/496587.jpg

Cheers.

[Jacobxxx]

Looks good man!

[Mika]

Cheers dude, She is getting there.. Slowly. Haha.

[Jacobxxx]

Sorry about lips too, i kept breaking them and using the ones i had now i've broken like 3 haha <3 going back to an ajps one!

[Mika]

All good dude! I wasn't in any hurry for one! Haha, I might just get an AJPS one too, eventually.

[Mika]

Little bit of an update:

- 4AGE 16v with box, harness and ECU from an 86 today. Getting one imported through a local wrecker. ORDERED.
- 4AGE mounting kit for engine and box with pedal box.

While I am waiting for the engine package to arrive ill be on the hunt for a KE71 pedal box.

Few more random pics from a JDMWA meet a month ago.

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Cheers.

[Mika]

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Got my 4AGE motor and box mount kit from Jordz. Cheers mate! Also bought some H4 equivalent lights with some decent globes.

Engine comes out tomorrow, as the 4AGE motor, box, loom, ECU and ignition is due here in Nov from Japan.

[Jacobxxx]

YAY

Mounts look awesome! So keen for this to have a 4a

[Mika]

Yeah man, interested to see how it all goes. The motor is in the process of coming out now. The 4AGE is due in Perth soon. Then its all go!

[Mika]

Few more small updates. The engine came out a few nights back. So thats all out now, going to get the mounts in soon. Still waiting on the 4AGE & Gearbox package from Japan. So the car will be pretty well ready to have the engine and gearbox in once that arrives. Getting other bits and pieces like new front slotted rotors etc..

Few phone pics of the progress:

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/406011.jpg

My original 125 thousand K on the clock 4K-C with 4 speed.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/406013.jpg

Cheers. More updates soon.

[Mika]

Hey guys,

Just wondering if I can use my standard KE radiator? Will it be sufficient enough to cool a standard 4AGE 16v?

Cheers!

[damo]

Yep, I ran a JDM 16v for 4 years on the standard KE70 rad, now running ST-20v and still no issues!

[Mika]

Sweet as mate! I'll run it till I can afford a swanky alloy one!

Cheers for the reply!

[Mika]

**Small update, in the process of getting the pedal box out. Got one of Jordo's pedal box setup's on the way. Motor is due in this week. So should hopefully have some decent progress in the next fortnight.

[HILTZ]

Damm such mint example of a KE70, Good Luck With the 4AGE conversion.
While you have the motor out, Give the engine bay a good clean up.
IE remove all the overflow tank,washer bottle,battery.wrap up the fuse box in a plastic bag.
Use a sponge or three and car wash & wax detergent and scrub the shit out of the bay and them hard to reach places then hose her out.
You will be very surprised on how it looks after mate.
Hayden.

[Mika]

Sweet man, cheers!

[70rolla]

dude for what an alloy rads worth these days just svae and buy one there like $200

[Mika]

dude for what an alloy rads worth these days just svae and buy one there like $200

Yeah I know mate, just looking at getting the car going at the moment. Will be getting one soon!

Cheers!

[Mika]

UPDATE:

Motor, box, loom, ecu and ignition arrived today. That will be picked up next week. The pedal box that I got off Jordo rocked up too! So she will be all go in the next few weeks!

[J0RD0]

Hey mate hows it all coming along? got to love the poo brown minter ;)

[Mika]

Haha, Poo Brown Minter. Nice.

Well I have another update. Got my 4AGE engine package this afternoon, I had it imported from a wrecker in Perth. It's a bit ratty but will be getting a clean up. Started and ran well. It had a little flat spot, so the injectors will get a clean up and go from there. Compression was 130 psi across all. It's a touch low but not bad. It has been sitting for a while which won't help. It's going to need a new clutch, water pump, timing belt kit, hose kit and a few other bits and pieces. It's nice and clean inside the engine also and the wrecker said I've scored a TRD short shifter as well. Quite stoked! Now to get it in there!

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Cheers!

[Mika]

Hey lads,

RWD 4AGE extractors? Can you get them off the shelf? I have had a quick look around, and I can old find FWD ones. Is it just a matter of cutting the flange and positioning to where it needs to be? Or are there off the shelf RWD 4AGE extractors you can buy?

Cheers.

[stahlz_ae86]

Should easily get off the shelf. Search for ae86 extractors/headers. Kaizen garage on here were selling TRD copies on here I think.

[Mika]

Should easily get off the shelf. Search for ae86 extractors/headers. Kaizen garage on here were selling TRD copies on here I think.

Cheers dude!

[Mika]

Little update,

Got a Tacho Cluster for her today. Should be sorting out the clutch tonight. At the moment just dressing up the motor before it goes in.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/410104.jpg

Cheers.

[Nikkojoe]

Started and ran well. It had a little flat spot, so the injectors will get a clean up and go from there. Compression was 130 psi across all. It's a touch low but not bad. It has been sitting for a while witch won't help. It's going to need a new clutch, water pump, timing belt kit, hose kit and a few other bits and pieces. It's nice and clean inside the engine also and the wrecker said I've scored a short shifter as well.....


130psi is rebuild territory. Minimum should be 142psi across all 4 and max factory around 180psi. Most second hand bigport 4ages i've had have been at least 160-170.

Which importer you get it from? (pm if you like)

[pauliee]

yeah 130 isnt what you want if your looking for some longevity in the car.

[burcoty]

Unless it's had gze pistons put in..? I'd be doing a leak down test and confirming before I started stressing.
Thoughts?

Oh and very neat car btw :p

[Mika]

130psi is rebuild territory. Minimum should be 142psi across all 4 and max factory around 180psi. Most second hand bigport 4ages i've had have been at least 160-170.

Which importer you get it from? (pm if you like)

Were they wet or dry tests?

The wrecker said the engine has been sitting for a while. So we will get it in there, run it up and test it again. Will be all good I'm sure. I'm happy with what I got, just keen to get it in there. If anything pops up, will cross that bridge when I come to it.

Sorted out more parts for it this weekend.

- eBay 52mm Radiator
- AJPS organic HD clutch
- Stainless Extractors
- Lukey 2.25 stainless muffler
- Single wire O2 Sensor

Now its just the wait for them all to turn up & getting it all together and in there. Hopefully the xmas freight it kind.. Haha.

Cheers.

[Nikkojoe]

These were dry (wet go higher, say 170-190). The place you got your motor from will usually put some wd40 in the bores before compression testing .

Just make sure you get the motor in fairly quick if you want to do it that way. It was very hard for me to get a replacement engine from them after finding out it was a dud from the first turn of the key after a 6week conversion ;)

Hope it all goes ok!

[Mika]

It's all good mate,

Hopefully the conversion will be done by Jan. It's a catch 22 really. I could of tried to get one privately, it will still would've been a lottery with anything second hand. This way I got to find out a little more prior to purchasing the engine package. Will see how it goes, if it flops. I'll be building a turbo 4AGE quicker than expected.. Haha.

Cheers for your help/info!

[Low Style]

I got a smallport from the wreckers, did a rebuild without questioning it.

All up cost me $700 with help from a good mate of mine.

[Mika]

I got a smallport from the wreckers, did a rebuild without questioning it.

All up cost me $700 with help from a good mate of mine.

That's good to know an N/A rebuild isn't that pricey. Just gonna run her and see how she goes!

[s13 james]

for the cost/ effort ide suss it out and freshn up before putting in,doing things twice is silly,to risky taking peoples word,they dont care once they have your cash

[pauliee]

i've experienced what james is saying first hand. Plus 1 to doing the freshen up now, sucks, but sucks less than have a motor not be right for ages and having to pull it all over again

[Mika]

Just a small update on dressing up the motor. Got the rocker covers done. Motor is stripped waiting for a lick of paint.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/503048.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/503049.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/503050.jpg

Got a new water pump, timing belt kit fitted and the alternator will be getting an overhaul also. Still waiting on a bunch of gear that we've ordered. Clutch, alloy radiator, extractors etc.

Cheers.

[Mika]

Motor is almost back together now. Just needs a little clean. Few bits and pieces left. The clutch finally rocked up after a bit of a stuff around. So we should be able to get it in the bay soon!

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/503348.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/503349.jpg

Cheers.

[Mika]

Motor's in.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/503356.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/503357.jpg

[Mika]

My new radiator rocked up today.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/503432.jpg

[Mika]

Almost there. Minimal stuff to do now. Tailshaft, Exhaust, Mount the top of the rad, Rad hoses, Few things to wire up & get an Air Cleaner.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/503917.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/503918.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/503919.jpg

[stahlz_ae86]

Keep in mind that most cooling efficiency of that rad is between the inlet and outlet, so make sure it has good air flow there. I can't tell exactly from those pics but I know the opening in the early front rad support isn't as wide as that rad you got, so try make sure it's not covered if that makes sense...

[Mika]

Keep in mind that most cooling efficiency of that rad is between the inlet and outlet, so make sure it has good air flow there. I can't tell exactly from those pics but I know the opening in the early front rad support isn't as wide as that rad you got, so try make sure it's not covered if that makes sense...

I think I got you dude, the rad is bigger than the opening in the front end. So the edges of the rad might be tucked in behind that. We will run it lightly for a bit and see how it goes. There is plans to get a thermo setup on it also.

Cheers mate!

[R&D Mechanical]

For the best cooling you will need to cover every hole to get the best pressure. It's not about how big the rad is

[Mika]

For the best cooling you will need to cover every hole to get the best pressure. It's not about how big the rad is

Now I'm a little lost. Cover every hole of? Cover it with the radiator?

Cheers.

[stahlz_ae86]

I think he means shroud the flow path to the rad. Forces all air to go through the core and not blow out the sides.

[Mika]

Ahhhh yeah, so any hole in the front end not covered by the rad needs to be blocked. Forcing the air flow to travel through the radiator. Got it.

[R&D Mechanical]

Correct Paul. Yes you are forcing the air through the rad but what you really want to do is create a pressure zone inside the bay sucking the air through the rad. Its very complicated. Just remember to laugh when you see massive intercoolers hanging out of peoples cars and have them complain about hot air still haha

[stahlz_ae86]

I laugh when I see oil coolers mounted in front of intercoolers too. My old track car I mounted the oil cooler in front of the rad where the thermo sucked the air through (worked quite well), but with an intercooler on the new one I don't have the space so it will be down low off to the drivers side (SR). Madhouse lip will be assisting air up to three important things, oil cooler, intercooler/rad zone and air pipe going up into big airbox before the turbo. If everything is laid out correctly with efficiency in mind you will get the most out of good quality parts like that alloy rad.

[Mika]

Thanks for your advice lads!

Is there any proper way of doing this? Or just to simply block any holes that aren't covered by the radiator? I figured out it was a little big when I had a look at some other setups. It was a bit of a rushed purchase. Hopefully we can get it working nice and efficiently!

Cheers!

[R&D Mechanical]

foam is what is used in the factory around the rad. Best try that first

[R&D Mechanical]

it will be fine with a na motor. Our car had just an ae86 rad and was turbo and it was alright in short burst of flat throttle

[Mika]

Expand-a-foam? I am looking to turbo this down the track. So will be good to sort it now I guess! Any more than a short burst and she would creep up on the temp gauge?

[R&D Mechanical]

well mallala was flat out limiter most the track with a small cool down. No to explandafoam, http://images.drillspot.com/pimages/7671/767103_300.jpg

This or bigger if you need. But you get the idea.

[Mika]

http://www.rollaclub.com/board/uploads/monthly_12_2008/post-5025-1229165846.jpg

So I just cover up all the little holes in the rad support/front panel with that tape foam?

[R&D Mechanical]

Yep. When you have the rad in put it around the rad where there is gap. you can get flat stuff as will for the holes. The tape is mainly for around the rad for a snug fit.

[Mika]

Ahhh got ya, just basically sealing that big hole in the radiator support panel to the radiator. So no air escapes through the gap between the radiator and radiator support panel.

[R&D Mechanical]

Correct :) sorry to clog your thread haha

[Mika]

All good mate, that's what they are here for. To get info! Granted we dragged it out a bit, but we got there in the end! Haha! Will definitely look at that! Want to keep her as cool as possible.

Cheers for the advice!

[Seano]

Car looks tough as man!! Your bc suspension where abouts did you get it from?

[Mika]

Car looks tough as man!! Your bc suspension where abouts did you get it from?

Cheers mate!I got them from eBay, pretty sure the seller was JDM Spares.

[Mika]

Well the conversion is pretty well done now. Just waiting for a surge tank to be made up, finish off the fuel system and then it goes off for exhaust.

Here is a few pics of the last parts we were waiting on to arrive all fitted up. Ended up using 1998 Supra top rad mounts. Worked a treat! The other part was a chrome spark plug cover, which I think I'm going to sticker wrap.. Not too keen on the chrome!

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/504594.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/504595.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/504596.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/504597.jpg

Cheers!

[Mika]

Did another comp test after the motor has had some love and been run up a fair few times. When we first tested it at the wreckers prior to buying it the compression was at 130psi, the latest compression test came back at 165psi over all cylinders. So we are pretty happy with that result!

Still waiting for the surge tank I am getting made up to be finished, hopefully this weekend that will be ready. While that is happening we are finishing off the fuel system still, having an issue with the alternator charge light which we are sorting, then its off for exhaust early next week. After that, it will be finished.

Keen.

[kdashh]

Went through every page and the car looks amazing so far. For a noob like me trying to find a xE7x for a first car and thinking of doing what you've done to your car has really given me more motivation to do so! Can't wait to see what she looks like in the end!

[Mika]

Cheers for the feedback mate! Very happy how the car has turned out. Very interested to see how it goes! Good luck with your search for an E7!

The conversion was relatively hassle free, had a few minor set backs. She isn't far off, still waiting on my custom surge tank to be made, just got to make an intake tube for the air filter and secure that and then it goes for exhaust. Put in the O2 sensor, and she will be done!

Here is a pic of the engine bay pretty done minus the air filter

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/504857.jpg

[stahlz_ae86]

Mazda 323 1.8L / KF Laser intake pipe is the same size to suit the throttle body, usually plenty of them at self serve wreckers.

[Mika]

Mazda 323 1.8L / KF Laser intake pipe is the same size to suit the throttle body, usually plenty of them at self serve wreckers.

Cheers for the info mate, looking at making one. Not too sure if I want to put it in the usual position, in the corner behind the head light. Or might lobster back it and curve it up in between the washer bottle and strut tower. Not too sure.

[pen15]

car looks good dude the engine conversion looks really neat good job

[Mika]

car looks good dude the engine conversion looks really neat good job

Cheers mate, just looking forward to hearing her run, see how she goes and get driving her again!

[Mika]

Surge tank was put in last night, the fuel system finished off and finished up a few loose ends on the car ready to head to the exhaust shop this week! Then she should be done! Give it a week of testing, make sure all the sensors and cooling system work etc. Then the fun begins! Well I still have to find another E7 diff to weld up first.. Sigh.. Haha!

Got some more pics, will load them up soon! Cheers for your interest!

[supertu]

thats one hell of a clean engine swap! :O

[Mika]

thats one hell of a clean engine swap! :O

Cheers mate!

Here are the pics of my surge tank and new intake pipe and air filter installed.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/505222.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/505223.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/505224.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/505225.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/505226.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/505227.jpg

All done. Just waiting for wednesday to go in for the exhaust and then give her a run and see how she goes. Take it easy, make sure its all working properly etc. Then head out and give her a decent run! Sooo keen, it's been too long! Miss it. Still searching for a standard E7 diff to weld up before I do some sliding.

Cheers for your feedback!

[Mika]

Exhaust was finished today. Turns out one high flow muffler is way too loud. So she is going in to get another put in her this week.

Here is a pic of how the tip turned out. Twin 2 1/4:

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/505350.jpg

Found what the problem with was with the running rich fault. Was the ECU. So going to call the place that I got the gear from, see if they can help us out. If not I have a few ECU leads I can look into. If all fails, I'll source a Power FC.

Anyone got any hook ups for a 4AGE 16v ECU? Preferably Perth.

Cheers.

[pen15]

your fab work is bad ass ill pm you now about a spare ecu i have laying around

[Seano]

What radiator is that man?

[blinded]

Looks fantastic man! Jealous of the fab work :)

I have a 16v ECU in the shed that I believe is from a Bigport (Blue label). If that is of any use and no-one has anything local, it is yours for $10 + freight! Never used it myself, but I can only assume it is okay.

[Mika]

What radiator is that man?

Just an AE86 eBay one mate, works well from what I can see so far!


Looks fantastic man! Jealous of the fab work :)

I have a 16v ECU in the shed that I believe is from a Bigport (Blue label). If that is of any use and no-one has anything local, it is yours for $10 + freight! Never used it myself, but I can only assume it is okay.

Cheers mate, will let you know. I think we have sorted the ECU fault. Was a short in the wiring. Car isn't fully back together yet. If I run into some drama's with the ECU I'll let you know. Thanks again, keen to get her on the streets!

[jackthecat]

car looks really tight man. wish my body was this clean and didnt have glitter red paint.

[Zane k]

wish my body was this clean and didnt have glitter red paint.
hahaha this!
Also Mika roughly how much did that intake pipe to the pod filter set you back and who did it?
Thanks Zane.

[Mika]

hahaha this!
Also Mika roughly how much did that intake pipe to the pod filter set you back and who did it?
Thanks Zane.

Sorry for the late reply mate, I got hooked up through a friend for my intake pipe and surge tank. I'll see if he is keen to make a few and sell them.

On another note, looks like the T50 setup was fail. Tried to get away with putting a new set of synchro through the box. Didn't last long. Gearbox is getting progressively noisier. So will be looking at doing the W55 conversion sooner than I had hoped. Keen to get it out of the way so I can start having some fun with it. It's just a tease with seeing how fun it is to drive as is with the average T50.

Cheers.

[Mika]

Few updated pics as she sits.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/506148.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/506149.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/506150.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/506151.jpg

Cheers.

[Nikkojoe]

Do you have a fan guard for the radiator? I should have one here floating around ;)

[Mika]

Do you have a fan guard for the radiator? I should have one here floating around ;)

Could be interested in one mate, if its going for the right price. I'll probs hold off from getting some thermo's a little longer. Let us know what you're chasing for it mate.

Cheers!

[Mika]

Started collecting parts for a W series box conversion. I have got a hold of a W series talishaft yoke. Next will be getting a box, then a nite parts bellhousing adaptor. Keen to get this box sorted and have some fun with her.

[jackthecat]

Started collecting parts for a W series box conversion. I have got a hold of a W series talishaft yoke. Next will be getting a box, then a nite parts bellhousing adaptor. Keen to get this box sorted and have some fun with her.

thats then next thing on my list too so once i blow the t50 i have everything for the swap ready.

[Mika]

thats then next thing on my list too so once i blow the t50 i have everything for the swap ready.

Good plan dude, mines still going. Just a little noisey and 2nd is average to down change into. But Should have all the parts sorted for the W series conversion soon.

[cooter]

ey cars looking awesome mate. very clean. dont spose your still chasin an e7 diff to weld. i have one if u want it

[cooter]

free obviously hahaha

[Mika]

free obviously hahaha

Cheers mate! I'm keen on that diff if you're willing to throw it my way! Cheers!

[Mika]

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/538541.jpg

Today's haul. Cheers Craig aka Cooter, for hooking us up and answering all my rookie questions about the T series diff. Picked up a stocker KE70 diff and a T series diff that needs an overhaul. The welded KE diff's will get me by till the T series is built. Cheers again mate!

[cooter]

Hahaha no dramas mate glad to help

[Mika]

Hey guys,

I'm doing a W series box conversion atm, just wondering what box is the most commonly used box out of the W series boxes. I've been told that the W55 gearbox is 480mm from the front of the box to gear lever position, and the W57 gearbox is 630mm from the front of the box to gear lever position.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Also made a rear roof spoiler the other day out of another rear louvre I had lying about. I'm just going to give it a freshen up with some matte black paint. Trying to find some proper clips for it, with the company going bust makes it hard. I have seen a few threads on here with guys improvising some mounts. So if all else fails ill be doing that.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/507714.jpg

Cheers!

[Anthony13]

Hey man love the build love this corolla makes mine look like a bucket of shit! Lol of its an aunger louver I've got some clips you can have

[Mika]

Hey man love the build love this corolla makes mine look like a bucket of shit! Lol of its an aunger louver I've got some clips you can have

Cheers mate, just had a look at it. Not too sure what brand it is? No real markings or brand on it. I'll PM you a pic of the clips I need.

Your KE is rad dude, clean conversion! Mine started out much the same. Just gotta keep emptying your wallet onto it and she will grow.. Haha.

Cheers again!

[Anthony13]

Oh thanks man I'm pretty jelly of that Intake pipe of yours ^_^;

[Mika]

Oh thanks man I'm pretty jelly of that Intake pipe of yours ^_^;

Cheers mate!

[Seano]

Car is looking boss man!
Quick question though. With your suspension how did you the rears ?

[Mika]

Car is looking boss man!
Quick question though. With your suspension how did you the rears ?

Cheers mate, she is getting there! Still a fair way to go.. As they always are! Haha! I just installed this set of coils and rear springs with rear spring seat adjusters into my KE dude.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BC-Racing-Coilovers-Coilover-to-suit-TOYOTA-SPRINTER-AE86-/200924220858?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec8044dba&_uhb=1

Cheers! Hope this helps!

[Seano]

Ahhh I screwed my previous post up how did you fit the rears I tried the other day and it didnt look right

[Mika]

Ahhh I screwed my previous post up how did you fit the rears I tried the other day and it didnt look right

I just put it into my local suspension shop, i don't have the tools at home, or the time to do this work. They hooked it all up for me. Sorry I'm no help with that. I'm sure a post in the Tech Questions section could get it sorted out for you!

[Mika]

Got my home made rear roof spoiler on the other night. Slapped a coat of gloss black over it to freshen it up a bit. Just got to take off the other louvre mounting clips. Cheers to Anthony for hooking me up with some spare clips he had, legend!

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/508383.jpg

Also picked up some gutter style roof racks from super cheap the other day. Will get them on soon.

[Anthony13]

This is amazing do want!

[Mika]

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/538691.jpg

Roof racks on. Not too sure if I am keen on them though..

[Mika]

Ok, small update.

My tacho cluster arrived, so will get that in.

Sorted another T50 box, minus bellhousing and shifter through AJPS. Will use that as a spare box. Getting one of my KE70 diff's welded, then its time to have some fun in this thing!

[cooter]

whens the next barbs date? ill se if i can get the ke sorted too

[Mika]

whens the next barbs date? ill se if i can get the ke sorted too

http://www.wascc.com.au/events-80/month.calendar/2013/06/05/-.html

28th of this month dude, that link is your friend. We get one a month..WooHoo..! :shout: Sucks!!

[Flush-on-15s]

This thing is CLEEEEEAN! nice job mate :)

[Mika]

Cheers mate!

[rianwest]

This car is too good for roof racks!
Unless you actually need to transport stuff.

[Flush-on-15s]

Actually where did you get them roof racks?

[Mika]

Supercheap mate, $60. Gutter roof racks.

[Flush-on-15s]

Supercheap mate, $60. Gutter roof racks.

Cheer Mika.

[Mika]

No worries dude

[Mika]

This car is too good for roof racks!
Unless you actually need to transport stuff.

Yeah dude, originally got them for carrying stuff. But they cant really carry much. Haha.

[Jman_KE70]

Yeah dude, originally got them for carrying stuff. But they cant really carry much. Haha.
Yeah thinking of taking my racks off, having wheels on the roof causes a stupid amount of drag while its on the trailer haha

[Mika]

Yeah thinking of taking my racks off, having wheels on the roof causes a stupid amount of drag while its on the trailer haha

haha!

[Mika]

Not much has happened with this, just been enjoying it.

Bought a pair of these seats, just sorting some mounts for them.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/523063.jpg

Just recently my heater core blew and replaced that yesterday. The clutch fan isn't that great on it, i have got a custom ally shroud made to cup my radiator to mount a 12" thermo onto which I'll hopefully have on the car this weekend.

The the next project is building a Zenki T18 diff I have in the garage.

[Mika]

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/539324.jpg

As she sits now.

[NetworkFart]

If my ke70 ends up looking similar to this I will be happy.

[Mika]

Cheers mate!

[Mika]

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/7/6/5/1/523411.jpg

Got my seats in today.

[NetworkFart]

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/7/6/5/1/523411.jpg

Got my seats in today.

Looks good, what rails did you use?

[Mika]

A guy in Perth makes up rails to suit KE70's for aftermarket seats.

[Zane k]

Hey mika, would be really appreciated if you could pm me the name/contact info of the guy that makes the rails, thanks :)

[AidoKsev]

How's it all going with your engineering stuff? Any news?

[Mika]

Nah man, will let you know when I get it all sorted eventually. I'll give you the low down on how I went with it. Cheers.

[Mika]

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/539442.jpg

Finally got the busted clutch fan removed and the new ally fan shroud and thermo in there. All setup and works sweet.

Onto the last piece of the puzzle, my T-Series diff build.

Keen.

[AidoKsev]

Hey dude! How'd you go with your Modification Application in the end?

[Mika]

From way back. Driveline and Suspension still aren't cert'ed. Getting a T series LSD built by Forged Automotive. Here's some pics.

Idea of prior condition:

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542338.jpg

After Blasting:

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542339.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542340.jpg

Bit of paint:

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542341.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542342.jpg

Starting the build:

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542343.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542344.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542345.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542346.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542347.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542348.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542349.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542350.jpg

Pic from a recent car show:

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542351.jpg

Thanks.

[Mika]

LSD T Series conversion, complete. :thumbup:

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542372.jpg

Just waiting on some front pads and slotted and vented rotors from T3.

Then after this, rego the suspension and driveline.

Big thanks to Forged Automotive for hooking me up and with a quick turn around, awesome work!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgedautomotive?ref=ts&fref=ts
Website: http://www.forgedautomotive.com.au

[Mika]

Diff run in is done. Rotors and pads have finally rocked up from T3. Get them on and the diff/brakes are all done.

Next will be rego driveline and suspension.

[Mika]

Needed to source some JDM callipers. Just JDM Imports hooked us up, got them rebuilt and put on.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542834.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542835.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542836.jpg

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/542837.jpg

[lappy]

Top quality work, so clean, well done!

[Mika]

Thanks dude

[Mika]

Finally getting my ITB's set up. Just needs to be wired up and get a few sensors in. Really needs some stainless high rise headers to fill that LH of the bay..

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/544981.jpg

Save the 16V.

[Mika]

Finally started to collect some genuine wheels. SSR MK2's, 14x8.5 +6's. They need a little love and the centres sprayed black.

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/3/8/4/5/544982.jpg

[peter_soj]

:thumbup: Engine bay is immaculate! Love it.

Those wheels might be a tight fit, look forward to seeing what you do with the guards !

[Mika]

Thanks dude, appreciate it.

They'll be fine dude, heaps of room either end. Looking at doing a front on rear conversion at some point. Don't want to go too crazy though, the 16v will struggle to slide em! Haha.