Alberta the Unambitious Corona

[shift_rook]

Found this on Gumtree 3-4 months ago. Old Italian bloke owned it since new. SR model so it came with the fresh to death boot lip and front lip. Plans are pretty simple for now while i don't have funds. Pretty much the same setup as my old supra minus the coilovers and i'm in love. When i do eventually get money it'll end up with an SR and hopefully end up in some comps for now it's a genuine streeter and i might take it to a couple of Winton fun days and maybe 1 drift day before the end of the year.

Specs:
Drivetrain:
22R Engine, no mods as of yet.
ARC Special Diff Centre.

Suspension:
XT130 Struts, Converted to Shockworks setup
Twin Pot Sumitomo Callipers W/Slotted Discs.
JDI Special Knuckles

Interior:
Genuine Bride
Genuine Old School Nardi ( I can smell the JDM)
Dildo shifter.

Wheels:
Front:
SSR Colin Starsharks 14x8-15 W/185/60 RE001s
Rear:
SSR Colin Starsharks 14x9-25 W185/60 Various skidders.

Spares:
14x7 MA61 Wheels
Various 13's 14's and 15's

How she was
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/522424.jpg

Then she was like
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/4/7/397370.jpg
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/4/7/397372.jpg

Now she's like
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/4/7/397374.jpg
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/4/7/397376.jpg
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/4/7/397378.jpg
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/4/7/397380.jpg
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/4/7/397382.jpg

Unfortunately the rears are losing air again! So i'll be taking them back to where they came to get resealed again. Will be going to a fair few meets and cruises in her so i'll try and keep this updated with all her adventures.

[joeschmo_57]

That looks fantastic man

[Seventy]

Man SR models are so awesome. Looks like it will be pretty well set-up! Is it IRS or solid axel rear? Drums or discs on the back?

[shift_rook]

Drum live rear. Will do dual calliper R31 diff when i go SR. Will have to wait till after i'm back from Europe. Also take note the chrome trim on top of the front bar, that was under white paint(haven't gotten around to the rear yet) Because of the paint it has been kept new to after a little bit of presser pack paint stripper i had it looking golden. No plans to move this on at any point soon. I may even stick this one out for a couple of years.

[Gunner]

Pretty tidy chris.

[benzo]

nice one man. makes mine look like a junker

9 -27 will be a tight fit. THE white sedan in Japan runs the same under the rear with lots of camber

[Jacobxxx]

Buy my MK1's for skidders bby

This thing rules

[jay70]

this is pretty nice. swaps lol

[ke_70]

good shit man!

black that grill out though

[joeschmo_57]

26496 I hope this is ample motivation.

Where in Europe?

[shift_rook]

That's the grill i want! Spending a month in Germany then a few days here and there.

[shift_rook]

Diff blew on me last week. Turns out the old ARC welds weren't enough. Wound it right up and melted the buggery out of the spider gears, don't think it'll be going anywhere now. Could be taking this out for a run tonight. Badly need to go up in the rear spring rate as atm it's on stock choppies in the rear. Could really do with some more power too.

Doe anyone know what the deal is with off the shelf extractors for the 22R?

[Seventy]

Plenty of extractors availiable on ebay from $160 posted, in this thread here http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/19868-not-another-RT142/page3?highlight=extractors It says to get RJ70 ones, but I cant find anywhere in his thread saying if he ended up fitting them or not.

Anyway, heres the ebay link to the same headers http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Landcruiser-RJ70-Bunderra-22R-Extractors-Headers-New-/360478591763?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53ee32cb13#ht_500wt_1288

[shift_rook]

I've read on toymods that the cruiser headers don't fit... I'll have to have another investigation.

[Seventy]

Heres the others then http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1312&_nkw=22r+extractors&_sacat=See-All-Categories

[shift_rook]

Yeah you could be right. After i come back form europe i may just save for another engine. At the end of the day no matter what i do to this 22R it still won't be nearly enough.

On a side note. If anyone from Vic ever feels like going for any meets or drives let me know. GOt a lot of spare time over the next 2 months and a perfectly running car just no one to drive with.

[Seventy]

Yeah well if your set on the sr I wouldnt thrown too much money at the 22r

[macca1590]

i have a set of RJ70 extractors that i payed 160 on ebay sitting in the shed, urs for 100 posted if you go that path, ended up getting the whole system done at a shop so they are left over, i think the shop used 4x4 hilux but had to cut 10mm outa the engine mount and in there words 'flex' them slightly so that it didnt point up onto the floor pan....

made a huge difference in the top end, extractors, resonator and sports muffler, 2.5 inch, then went mild cam from usa ebay for like 170 something posted with heaver valve springs and moved the power band up a bit further and made the whole lot even better, and took the afm spring 3 notches and wound a bit more ignition timing in with premium

[joeschmo_57]

Turbo 22r?

[dangdang]

Needs moar 2rz-fe or 3rz-fe :thumbup:

[shift_rook]

From yesterdays TCCAV Meet,

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vi_-LCykLcc/UDCddynRPiI/AAAAAAAAc_o/meU-9_X7upM/s640/IMG_0107.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SAFDcOkFE44/UDCdjRVC4_I/AAAAAAAAc_4/VTO_aWI6ZvQ/s640/IMG_0109.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G3Kt1xt4uq0/UDCdpW7mJ4I/AAAAAAAAdAQ/itgxM9uO3do/s512/IMG_0112.JPG

Really need to stop being so lazy and give this thing a cut and polish

[AJPS]

Turbo 22r?

this is a top combo

[shift_rook]

Chasing reliability, would like to eventually compete in this, stock engine's done 280ks. Chasing a cheap 200kw

[benzo]

mine has done 290k and still going strong haha

just throw in a stock S13 SR + cooler + exhaust. done

[macca1590]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Toyota-22RE-Turbo-Pistons-Rings-Bearings-Rods-22RTEC-Pickup-P-U-Celica-4Runner-/180946251227?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a213caddb#ht_3696wt_1037

bit of head work, cheep turbo cam also from ebay usa+ rebuld kit+ cheep ebay intercooler kit+ fuel pump . only big expense might be turbo/manifold and engine management, unless you go megasqurt??
and injectors, im sure there will be something that will be a direct replacement 2nd hand off another motor

would be a weppon

[AJPS]

compete how chris? drift or?

[john84ie]

Looks tidy chris, I'd like one of these, pity there so rare

[shift_rook]

Drift, also plan to enter every single hill climb/motorkhana event i can afford, will need an LSD at some point, lockers slows me down so much in the lower speed corners.

[RX-747]

This thing is so awesome and clean, love it haha

[iTae]

Awesome build mate. Can I ask what bosskit fits the stering column?

[Wagon86]

Go turbo . Stock 22re is good for about 7psi. I had mine going for about 2 weeks till the shitty ct20 turbo blew up

[AJPS]

Go turbo . Stock 22re is good for about 7psi. I had mine going for about 2 weeks till the shitty ct20 turbo blew up

they can take a lot more than that

theyre so good to trash around with

[Wagon86]

I wanna get the setup going again. Just need new turbo. And yeah they are good to thrash around so much torque . Can climb hill in 5th easy Haha

[Sprinter Freak]

such sick wheels on this car! where did you acquire starsharks in such an awesome size?

[shift_rook]

The 8's i got off Hao, one of the members off here about 2 years ago? The 9's i found on here from a random member 6 months after, which i then had restored. This now has super sweet fender mirrors. Just need to find maself a cam that can take a worthy enough picture.

[shift_rook]

A couple of photos from the barbecue that went down on the 3rd.
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/522543.jpg
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/522544.jpg

[s13 james]

looks really good,never seen a corona ide consider owning, untill this;)

[Pidgey]

Favorite Australian Corona right now.
<3 <3 <3 You've done so well!

[shift_rook]

Took it for a photoshoot this evening, should have something up in the next couple of days. Only saw the camera screen but looks like we've got some sweet ones.

[Matt]

Looking awesome....

[shift_rook]

Updated original post.

[starni_boy]

Fender mirrors make it look so much better! Nice work!

[shift_rook]

http://gripshiftslide.com/2013/02/13/shockworks-corona-south-of-the-boarder/

Gripshiftslide article. Been pretty happy with it lately. Desperately need some cash to put this SR in though. Need Powaaaaah

[Jacobxxx]

That was a good write up!

Cars looking hot man, turbo the 22re ;D

[Jdm-Mcc]

I thought you hated turbro's bro? just joshing pal, 22ret ftw!

[shift_rook]

SR already waiting. A much more reliable 160kw indeed.

[JDMWheels]

Love this thing - Seriously if i ever see a white SR Corona for sale again it will be mine!

I'd personally keep it Toyota - N/A 3RZ would still be heaps of fun :P

[willa]

Nah dan, 1j in a heartbeat!

Chris we all know you won't stop at 160 ;)

[shift_rook]

It's all i'd be comfortable to run with the de bottom end, i want it to last forever. Until business takes off however it'll be 22r for a while longer.

[joeschmo_57]

More camber and extended lip on the front and then.... Holy shit

[Seventy]

So perf

[willa]

Better irl...

[hillzy]

update this, i need more inspiration!

[dove grey 64]

update this, i need more inspiration!

Chris' s wheels are up for sale....
He's also in need of a brake master

[hillzy]

no he cant sell them they suit his car so well! i would buy them but would be a arm and leg to get them

[shift_rook]

Currently at the fabricators getting the SR20 put in. Will be a very clean and tidy conversion. WIll make sure to get pictures up when done.

[shortround]

Look forward to seeing it man!

[shift_rook]

Back to MA61 wheels( i really do prefer it this way, looks ok and Police haven't pulled me over since.) Engine is a DE+T so high comp/low boost which used to make 180kwatw in the S13 it came out of, i'll be running a 2.5" exhaust with R34 GT-T airbox for factory freshness. So keen.

[Jdm-Mcc]

I hope your planning to grind/file all evidence of Nissan off this, I lightly filed Nissan off my AFM and am about to linish the letters off my rocker cover and then sandblast it and rub my dirty hands all over it for that dirty unloved look, also anything shiny gets painted satin black.

[Jimmee1990]

Get 22R CNC'd into the rocker cover, you know you want to Chris.

[dove grey 64]

Get 22R CNC'd into the rocker cover, you know you want to Chris.

I second this.

[wadem8]

29996

[Jdm-Mcc]

Is this done yet?

[shift_rook]

Money is my biggest problem at the moment, picked up a cheap lite ace for some Australia travels but the engine was cooked, so picked up a 5k... but that was cooked too, so now i have a rebuild i need to fund but i'll put the van to the side now and focus the next month of wages into finishing this Corona off, now to sell some things.

[Jacobxxx]

Throw a 4k in m99999

[Matt]

You bringing this tomorrow?

[AJPS]

more cooking than MKR