jgolden

The only modifications I can find are exhaust headers and back. Other than that I have not been able to come up with any products that would modify my 3t-c/ Although if I could get another 30HP out of her without a serious hassle I would certainly settle for that.

I was curious and internet research could only take me so far. What is the best engine I can get for my AE70 that bolts up to my T50 transmission? I like fuel economy bit I love power more. I was looking at the 4age but I am not sure if that's the best choice. I am also open to turbo kits if they are common on the engine. Also I am currently running a 3tc with 230xxx miles on it. Appears to run well, but for how long?

Alright. Slightly off topic, you tore apart your dash for no particular reason?

So have to tear out the whole dash to remove the top pad?

I am still not finding the screws. I don't suppose someone could go through the trouble of getting a good picture to help me locate them?

When and if you do I would love to know. I ran a similar sticker on another vehicle and it was one of the nicest looking decals I have ever had.

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.

Just joined this site as I just bought this not yet beautiful 82 Corolla, all stock for 500 bucks. In the process of trying to improve her I found this site and have officially made the decision to make this car what she once was, maybe more. I'm from Southern Oregon but the Navy has me in the middle of Cali. Here is the ride. Ps, if anyone knows of a good parts place near Fresno I would love to hear about it.

I have an AE70 with the 3TC motor, and I was wondering if anyone knew the redline as I do not have a tachometer that came with the car. (I did put in an aftermarket one just to have it.)

I am trying to remove my dash pad to heal up some holes and apply a vinyl paint, but I can't seem to get the stubborn thing out. The screws have all been removed from the front and sides and I have some play. The piece farthest forward along the windshield seems to be clipped in and no matter what angle I push or pull at, I cannot remove it. This is in an AE70 2 door sedan. Anyone with experience pulling the dash pad out of this vehicle, or even any general knowledge at all, I would greatly appreciate your help.

I know it has been a bit since you last posted about your stickers but if you are still doing them what are the chances that you have a vertical Rolla Club for the side of the windshield?

Here are a few good pictures of what I am sitting on. Any other angles you would like to see just let me know. Also any ideas that you have for this ride are more than welcome.

The engine and the transmission are actually in very nice shape as she sits. The interior and the suspension, brakes, tires, and wheels are what need redone. also it;s in California so I have to smog her.

This past week I purchased a cheap daily driver that would cost as little as possible to put on the road. Little did I know that I would end up deciding to keep this car long term. In my search for information to fix a few issues with the car I found this forum and discovered what potential I had purchased. I have an 1982 AE70 Corolla with a 3TC motor and a T50 transmission. It is a 2 door sedan, I believe that is different from the coupe but am unsure, with a bit of superficial body damage to the right side and no rust to speak of. as far as I can tell all parts are stock. I purchased it with a little over 213,000 miles on the vehicle. As it sits currently the only swaps I made were for the ignition coil and the wire set. This was actually still running the original 1982 wires which is a pretty amazing testament to the quality of Toyota. The cap and rotor appears to have been replaced recently as well. other than that I have not done any fixes to the car. The power train as a whole runs without a problem. My goal for the next month or two is to replace all of the components required to make it both legal for the road and a decent daily driver. after that I intend to spend two to three grand over the following six months to let the world see how beautiful this car can be. I normally don't ask much of others but my reason for this thread is to ask that those who know this vehicle better than I do to help guide me in my decision making and through the more difficult fixes and modifications. I am mechanically competent to say the least, but also new to top to bottom rebuilds on older cars. Anyone knowledgeable about Corollas, particularly an AE70, who has the patience to help "the new guy" would be a great aid in my effort and I thank anyone in advance for their assistance. As she sits I need to replace the front struts and the brake calipers/pads for the front. I also need to add seat belts as both of the front ones are gone or cut. That is all that need to be done to have her legal and become registered. My short term ideas after that are, in order, a high flow muffler, external paint job, heal the dash pad that currently has an ugly cover over the top, and finally to remove and replace the old carpet which is generally destroyed. I have an unorthodox idea for that last bit but I will cross that bridge when I get there. I conclusion this thread will be a top to bottom remodel of my 82 AE70 with a few personal touches and I am asking for all the advice I can receive from the Corolla veterans. Thank you for reading my short essay and I look forward to hearing a community response to my remodel. Pictures will be posted soon so you all can see where I am starting from.