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Dave from AJPS got me a strut brace from Japan for my TE71, but thats because its counted as a series one T18, which meant KE70 didnt fit.
The Cusco that came was worth the wait though.
Like the rest said get your bushes done, will make a big difference.
Sounds like you already got some decent tyres.
Personaly I wouldnt go for a rear swaybar, especially an adjustable one, but personally I usually either don't run one or stick with the stock swaybar.
In the T18 I would be looking into a steering rack conversion. Steering box is so crap
Cheers Fusion
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Dave can help you out.
Depending on how serious you want to get, depends on how much money you spend.
Usually use AE86 bare struts and chose your shock / spring options from there.
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Pretty sure I spotted this beast at Villis a couple of weeks ago.
Damn you've done a nice job on this car :laff:
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Well theres not much that sperates them when you think about it. Personally being bias I would be going a 2TG. Although parts in the future for a 4AGE might be more easily sourced.
Main difference is 4AGE will require an ECU I'm presuming
Would the 4AGE need cams straight up to make the most of the ITB's? Along with proper tuning I'm guessing (Sorry haven't had much experince with 4AGE's :laff: )
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Since you (without sounding rude) don't know a heep yet heres a good option.
Keep the 3TC. Get some extractors, electric fuel pump, thermo fan, twin Webers and maybe a mild cam. It will have plenty of torque and will love to rev. And sounds great.
Run that for a while, get use to it, keep things simple. And more importantly save some money while having fun.
With the money saved / time your spending having fun, build up a 4AGTE with an AE71 crossmember to bolt straight in for the future.
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Theres not really a huge avaliability for parts in relation to the stock engine itself.
If you spent some coin, and beefed it up with a new tubo, manifold, plenum, ECU etc that would reduce the risk, but it still stands the internals could let go.
If your really worried, your best bet (dare I say it) would be to go a 4AGE and turbo it. That way you can also convert to rack and pinion at the same time
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So unfortunately things have been delayed a bit in relation to parts, but no biggie. Don't have the cash or time at the moment to for the plans anyways
1) Got an AE71 crossmember, rack and steering coloum. Planning to use this for the rack and pinon conversion by welding on new engine mounts. Rather play with engine mounts than steering geometry. Thanks Luke!
2) Got new steering rack bushes, boots, rack ends, adjustable tie rod ends on the way. Along with a quaife rack (still can't get the hang of the spelling :happy: ).
Before the conversion happens, the rack will be sent off the the above goodies and fully rebuilt / setup properly.
Also found a great guy who is going to help with rust repairs in the boot floor, boot seal and rear lower quarter panels. I will also be getting him to do the steering conversion after Regency.
Should hopefully happen in 2 weeks time. Depending if I am in Adelaide or not . . .
So these plans, along with some coilovers, should see the front end completed to the specs I want it pretty much for now.
Cheers Fusion
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I think I might know the one your talking about now. I think there was something similar for sale with the 3SG package.
O and while I'm at it. A few goodies will be arriving in about 2 weeks. So big update than . . . and maybe some pictures :happy:
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Cool car.. its not the only one in the land of oz though... this one lives in Melbourne
Well there you go! Has it had a repsray or something?
No fender mirrors and it doesn't look like GT stripes down the side
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"Can you be my daddy"
Yes I realise how creepy that sounds, and I don't care :laff:
I just have images of me as a kid on it roaring down the driveway pretending I'm a race car driver :lolcry:
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Hey guys,
Hoping a member could share his previous experinces with someone who does steering setups as such.
Converting the car to steering rack, but want it all rebuilt beforehand, most likely including the setup of a quafe rack
Any tips?
Cheers Ross
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Gee thats a sad day if they are. Brendan and Dave are great guys.
If they are, maybe you should ask Dave about rebuild kits for the 2TG. Pretty sure he would have all the parts
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Nice find, where did you pick that up from? Not many places at all would have something like that in SA haha
And is it just me or does it sound funny in the top end of the revving? Doesn't sound as . . . throaty?
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I swear I saw this on Yahoo JP many moons ago hey. Those wheels and that body really ring a bell. Great score though. Great to see such a rare car in good hands.
It wouldn't surprise me if Jay saw it on there and brought it back with him from a trip to Japan. I know hes imported a few cars before.
And thanks, all I can do is try. Hard part is being paitent :D
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Thanks parrot
To be honest its a bit of a mix of reasons rather than false information. Its an old car, even though it has low km's, doesn't mean things aren't going to be worn. I am a bit picky, I like to do things right once, even if its going to cost me a bit. And the EFI to carby conversion done by the previous owner wasn't exactly done right (in relation to the wiring and the fuel system). So its costed me a bit more, but I see that as just how things are haha
Cheers Ross
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Cheers guys
It was orgianlly imported by Jay, than was sold to Andy and now to me.
Theres actually been more work than you think to get this up to standards haha Old cars love to keep surprises.
- New fuel system
- Couple of engine seals, servicing, air filters, dyno tuning
- Stock interior
- Stock rims and new tyres
- New exhaust system
- New alternator, battery and wiring (old wiring was burnt)
- New bushes throughout
- Rust spots
- Brand new front seatbelts
etc etc
The Advan rims in the picture are now sold and sitting nicely on Tallys KE2X Corolla.
2TG goes really well once warmed up, goes strongly all the way to 7,000RPM. Compression loss on cyclinder four that seems to be a piston ring (will be replaced after Regency most likely) although.
And as far as we know, this is the only TE71 GT in Australia of its kind.
Cheers Ross
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Thought I'd throw up a thread of my current Corolla. Currently in the process of complaincing for Australia with South Australian rego as a 2 seater.
Car:
1979 TE71 GT
Engine:
2TGEU (70 - 75KW mark)
Converted to Solex's
80amp alternator
Extractors
No air-con
Cusco engine mounts
Drivetrain:
T-50
Cusco gearbox mounts
Wheels and Tyres
Stockies
Bridgestone RE001's 185/60
Suspension and Brakes:
Front:
AE86 Struts
Cusco Camber Tops
Cusco Strut Brace
Super Pro Bushes:
- Castor arm
- Sway bar links
- LCA
Rear:
Disc brake rear end
Super Pro trailing arms bushes
AJPS Adjustable Panhad Rod
Interior:
Stock
Rear seats removed
Velo GP 90
Plans:
Rack and pinion conversion
XT130 LCA's, AE86 PS arms, Adjustable tie rod ends, Cusco castor arms
Some form of mesh wheels
Engine work
Maybe half cage
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Roughly remeber someone saying that because its in the same family of engines, and a complete bolt in, that all you have to do is change numbers.
Best thing to do is ring up Regency though
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Its a TE71 GT from Japan. Orginally EFI, but converted to Carby.
I think it was around $1800 for about 3 weeks work. Fuel system, about 3 dyno sessions, carbies overhauled including jets etc, couple of engine seals, bushes fitted, air filters, and a few other little things. Unfortunately mine has a slight problem on cyclinder 4, but Brenton (Fours n More) did his magic to make it smooth as possible.
Should be plenty safe at 7300 with the springs in
Cheers Ross
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Oooo springs look nice. What are you revving it out to now?
Recently got the 2TG tuned by Fours n More / Sleeka for 7000RPM on stock motor, so should be interesting when we get the dual springs in :D
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Spotted and subsequently bought a KE38 off the side of the road in Balhanna today!
Whats with you an KE3X Wagons :P
Are there gonna be any left for anyone else soon. Or are you going to keep the best 3 and crush the rest you find? :D
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Cheers Raven,
Not 100% certain and would rather not muck you and Nobbler around, so leave me out for now.
If I need to I got Nobblers number
Cheers Ross
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Those rear guards are crying out to be filled :(
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Kelway will deffiantly sort you out.
Just make sure you know your turbo setup, so he can make it accordingly for you
Spotted Vic
in VIC / Melbourne
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silverra23, may have this wrong but do you still own the KE35?
Swear I say it in its racing livery on the back of a tow truck near Tamsworth (country music captial place).
Nearly lost it when I did :laff: