...so do the same rules for converting a ke70 to sprinter spec apply to the ae71?
i have done this conversion, using almost all sprinter parts from my old wreck.
you need the following to convert to sprinter spec!
AE71 crossmember or AE86 crossmember
AE71 gearbox mount, or slightly modified KE70 mount works
AE86 struts bolt in, they have thicker strut tube, but allow you easier access to aftermarket, suspension, ps arms, RCA's etc
AE71 manual pedal box to convert to hydraulic clutch, AE86 one won't fit
T18 diff fits, use t18 handbrake cables
sprinter rack is the same
you can use sprinter swaybars
one thing to note with the t18 diff into a ke70 is that the t18 brakes are significantly larer than the standard ke 70 ones, i used the AE86 master and booster so i didn't have a problem with it i only realised when a mate did the same and he complained of locking rears all the time. if you were to change the master you would be sweet.
turbo coupe has the tailshaft issue sorted, don't need to go over it again.
i found the engine bay to be longer in the nose as the sprinter bay loses some room due to the headlights etc being fairly deep compared to KE70 ones and KE70's don't have the massive open area behind the front bumper
seats will bolt in from a sprinter
dash won't
rear seat bottom half will but doesn't fit well
consoles won't unless you make new brackets
an exhaust off a sprinter (4AGE) will bolt straight onto a (4AGE) KE70
all the mountss are exactly the same under the floor
that's all i can think of but if you have any questions just pm me
...so do the same rules for converting a ke70 to sprinter spec apply to the ae71?
Yeah, KE70 and AE71 chassis are the same
Why hesitate when you can accelerate???
Yellow 1984 KE70 Corolla, 1.3L 4K-C, Tighe 104 Cam, Electronic Dizzy, Dellorto DHLA40s,
4-1 Hurricane Extractors, 2" Exhaust System, 5 Speed, Factory Mags, Towbar, 33 RWKW Last dyno.
AE71 is even easier as it already has 4A subframe and gearbox mount, it already has hydraulic clutch, also it's fitted with a weaker version T-50, i've had one of these behind my 20v for about a year and it's still alive! AE71 saves heaps of trouble as you don't have to do nearly as much work and you can reuse the gearbox. the only reason i did a KE70 was that i had the parts to make it work and it was the first car i found.
thats what i wanted to hear.
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