Mickey H Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hey all, just bought my first corolla (ke70) and I'm not sure what engine to put in it. It used to run a 12a rotary, so the transmission tunnel has been cut up and remade to suit. I want to use this car as a drift car, something to get started with, but I'm not sure what to use. The 13b has great power to weight ratio, but not sure if it would be suited for drift, and i've heard some people are drifting with an sr20+ke70 combination, due to it being more powerful then a 4age. This car won't be road registered (is it possible to register a car with a 6 point cage?) so engineering wont be a problem. So yeh thanks in advance, :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furryfrog Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hey all, just bought my first corolla (ke70) and I'm not sure what engine to put in it. It used to run a 12a rotary, so the transmission tunnel has been cut up and remade to suit. I want to use this car as a drift car, something to get started with, but I'm not sure what to use. The 13b has great power to weight ratio, but not sure if it would be suited for drift, and i've heard some people are drifting with an sr20+ke70 combination, due to it being more powerful then a 4age. This car won't be road registered (is it possible to register a car with a 6 point cage?) so engineering wont be a problem. So yeh thanks in advance, :) Â Â how deep are your pockets? Â both have pros and cons but i think you will find the sr might be more reliable, people have been drifting for ages now, got a few friends that run them no dramas. Â all comes down to preference. I don't have 1st hand experience with 13b's as such tho i know they are an great motor when built right. Maybe someone else could give some insight. Â stock for stock though SR hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh what a nissan feeling! Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 In most states I'm pretty sure the 13b is not legal with a turbo in a ke70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leorolla1975 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 shouldnt be an issue if he doesnt want it rego'd at all. Â id say sr20 personally, got one in my GTiR and that pushes ya back in ur seat no worries. - every mechanic can work on it as opposed to the rotary style motor - and parts are everywhere - also being a slut conversion (used regularly), easy to find info youll need!!! Â Â "NIKE" just do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh what a nissan feeling! Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 (edited) Yeh, my bad, should have read a bit closer :) Â Â Â Â Of your two options though, i personally am not a rotary man. Edited August 3, 2008 by oh what a nissan feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 if you've got the cash, rotor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simsey Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 You'll more than likely be using alot more gas if you choose rotory. Â SR20 FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13BT_KE20 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 ROTARY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerhead Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Putting a rotary in is going to be the easiest if it used to run a 12A. There is nobody who'll deny that they are one of the fastest things ever made per litre, and the way they deliver there power is spectacular. You just need to work out if you can afford maintaining one, you'll always need to have a few grand in the bank for a crate motor or a freshen up. Â The things I've seen SR's survive with factory bottom ends shows you how reliable they are, have you ever heard an ultra reliable rotary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolla13bt Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 The things I've seen SR's survive with factory bottom ends shows you how reliable they are, have you ever heard an ultra reliable rotary? Â I can always rely on one of mine being off the road, thats why i have two Rotaries. I'd have to be pretty unlucky for both of them to shit themselfs at the same time. But if they did i guess i'd be pretty much smegged!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolla13bt Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) Whats with this smegged shit? can't even say smeg anymore. what about shit? smeg? smegging smeg smeg slut whore? or piss smeg? Â looks like shit still works.. Edited August 4, 2008 by rolla13bt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey H Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Well I'm budgeting 1500 just for the engine, so i can get an sr20 or a ca18det half cut for that much, probably not a rotary. I have the hydraulic clutch setup so i would just need some custom mounts if i decide to go with a nissan engine. Fuel economy/reliability isnt a big deal, the car won't be seeing the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13BT_KE20 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 you could easily pick up a healthy ported NA motor or import turbo motor for $1500 Â keen your eyes out on ausrotary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7shades Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Whats with this smegged shit? can't even say smeg anymore. what about shit? smeg? smegging smeg smeg slut whore?or piss smeg? Â looks like shit still works.. Â Hehehehe that's your V-chip kicking in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbey Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 You'll get a good running CA with box and the comp for 1500 if you look around. Its a highly under appreciated motor and it'll be cheaper and easier to mess with, and an easier fit than the SR. You'll still get plenty of ponies out of it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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