leWolf

Ok I am so lost, I have a failing axle in my TE38 and I needed a replacement. So I visited the junk yard and pulled an axle from an Ra40 ST and I can't FIND ANY INFO! Weird thing is in order to gain access to the diff you have a cover on the back you remove and the spindle snout is actually a part of the axle. It's much larger than my stock axle but I can't find an lsd until I can identify this axle. Please help

Holy smokes! LOL I crack me up, but seriously that is insane, I mean the doors were bouncing open and closed.

WORD! Nuff Said ;D

HOLY SHOOOT!!! Thats super clean, mine has changed quite a bit, and it has turned into a really fun wagon.

Damn thats freakin sweet! What transmission is that in there? If it's stock who makes adaptors? Also if that is the buick engine why not bolt on the supercharger setup?

Sounds like you're having a blast chasing down problems as your trying to do upgrades. That is never alot of fun but the payoo is worth it. Car looks pretty clean though wish mine was as nice, btw did corollas out there generally come with ac?

I also installed a set of delsol seats along with a set of 4 point harness's. Kinda fun to ride around in it now, and getting the ac fixed was a big plus! Works pretty good for a 33 year old setup, all it needed was the low pressure hose.

So i figured out the weird powerband/timing issues and the weird noise at startup. The valves were WAY out of adjustment and after I set that the power band really came up. The noise was the timing chain tensioner failing, so i pit in a new timing set and the noise is gone and it runs great! I compared the gears and chain to the new equipment and the chain was severly stretched and the gear teeth were worn down into sharp nubs. Seems to be the biggest improvement yet. I also just bought an electric carter fuel pump setup, a complete 3tc(needs rebuild) and another rear end.i figure i will rebuild the rear end and hopefully find a decent lsd. I also found my old supercharger and am in the process of selling it to buy me a new turbo for this project. I am going to go boost @ 4-5 lbs with a decent sized turbo, a cam, headwork and a big intercooler, hoping for about 150 hp and about 20mpg. Think that expectation is reasonable?

Strong vacuum. I laughed at your avatar btw. Very nice!

So I'm having a few funky issues so please give me your suggestions! 1. Sometimes on startup my engine acts flooded, idles like a nasty bridgeport 13b, and coughs black smoke for about 30 seconds and then it calms down. It is a weber 38 and I noticed on instal that my fuel hose goes empty as soon as I shut off the key. 2. On startup at random I can hear something making a hell of a ruckus from the front of the engine, goes away after 5 or so seconds. Also I cannot seem to get the timing correct for beans, it will run completely differently at different times and seems to lack power. I do know this car has at least 156,000 miles with ZERO mantainance. New cap, new rotor, new spark plugs, new coil, new wires, 2 oil changes with 20w50(it's hot in the desert). All suggestions welcome.

Thanks guys, yeah suspension drop and an axle swap to support an lsd. Suspension is so boat like it kills me, don't even know what to do to fix it though. Maybe more leaf spring inserts. Any suggestions?

Hello my name is Ben, I live in Arizona right near the Grand Canyon. This is my 1979 Corolla wagon, bought out of someone's backyard for $300 US. Needed a tuneup and a starter and away she went. Carb is junk though so I'm replacing it with a Weber 38 Outlaw that got for a good deal. I wanted something that i could use later with boost or a built motor that has an auto choke, seemed like the right carb for me! The tires on it started cracking and bubbling so I bought new tires and while i was there hell why not some new rims? Sure! I just happened to glance at the brakes while i was in there and OMG! I don't think they had been mantained in years so I dug aound and got some new brake parts. What a difference. I hit the brakes and it stops, no more squeaking or weaving around shit so you don't hit it. Oh well! The attached pictures are from when I took it up the mountain behind my house and found out the carb is totally shot! Could only drive 50 or so feet and had to pull over and let it idle for a bit to continue on. Yeah, so what do you think?

Yeah, sadly enough they are not allowing new people to join. I have been trying for 2 months and even emailed them. No replies at all.

Oh come on guys, there has to be more out there then just the few of us.

Damn that compas trick sounds bizzare, glad you got it all patched up. We've all had days were anything we touch gets screwed up but that was harsh.

Anyone done a writeup? Damn it's so easy to dig up zombie posts on this site but ths seems like the best solution. My diff is so loose I can twist my axle about 1/3 turn.

So i have a good battery, a new charge regulator, a good ground, and my charge light is dim, unless you put it in reverse then it's bright. Been like that for 2 weeks and seems fine. Probably just a dying alternator?

So if i have a 10 bolt diff i can fit an ae86 diff in my car? If not I'm stuck with my one wheeled wonder for a while? Damn that sucks.

Awesome, so really this gameplan isnt far from where I was intending to go. Also this t50 rear end is killing me, anything I can swap into my te38 and get a stronger/lsd capable rear end?

Thats one hell of a find. Buddy of mine had an sr5 that caught fire and it still sold for $1100 US. 4000 seems alright for such a clean car, besides most people will just be seeing you drive it by.

Are the ebay ones even worth anything anyways? I was wondering about them just cracking at the welds.

Also yes i did read the other 2tc build threads and they did answer a ton of questions but i am really trying to get a second opinion on my setup and also get the answes i didnt find. Thanks guys!

Ok so I know the info has to be out there somewhere but apparently it's just outside where I have been searching. I am looking to build a slightly aggressive 2TC but I need to know a few things first. 1. How much hp can you get out of stock rods? 2. How many rpms can stock rods handle? 3. What seems to be the common failure point in the 2TC? 4. What seems to be the common failure point in a high rev(8000 RPM redline 8500MAX) 2TC? My plan is I have an older 2TC that I will be equipping with a set of R1 Bike carbs. This is of course after I have it fully rebuilt with ARP rod bolts, crank bolts and head bolts. Cometic head gasket, port polish head, a mild cam with dual valve springs, and shave it for a little more compression. The air of course being let out thru a 2.5 inch exhaust with a NORMAL muffler on it. The EGR system is completely deleted of course since I do not have to deal with anything emissions related. I wanted to get a slightly more aggressive clutch and a lightened flywheel to make it a little snappier. I know all of you have seen the classic Noob in and Noob out maneuver, with all the hype and talk and lack of searching. I really hope you guys understand though, I can't find anybody local to me for some help or guidance. Please tell me if I am heading in the right direction for a mildly built 7500 rpm daily driver. Yeah daily driver, with ac even. Yes I know bike carbs are a pain to start but I already have a new choke setup worked out. Thanks!