random_cunce Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 hey everyone. sorri ive started another one of THESE threads. just bought a ke55 and it has the slant 4k in it. would i be better of geting a different engine or moding the one got? I'm a mechanic so the work and parts wont be a problem. I'm thinking a bigport n/a engine with a high comp ratio. any ideas would b good. thanks :dance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KE70_supercharged Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 hey mate haha u should read the thread just before yours..i asked pretty much the same question..i have a KE70 with a 4k motor..i was asking whether i should werk the motor or put on a supercharger.. i was told the 3k head ups compression ratio..fits straight on too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z|gen Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 use the search, but if your a mechanic, you should know the basic tuning principles to extract power, carbs, exhaust, cams etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwarf Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Tip for new players with the search, look for all dates, the default is set for 30 days. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingo ke55 5k Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 a rebuilt 5k is an top engine on a budget mine is balanced has a reground cam a 4k-c head with oversize valves and custom porting. induction is taken care of by a reworked manifold has been opened up internally with the use of sand blasting, top of maniold has been modified to accept a 32-36 dgv webber is ok on juice has exelent throttle response but loads up on prolonged idling you can fix this by using smaller idle jets topped off with a ramflow air filter genie 4-2-1 extractors into a 1 7/8 pipe get rid pf the gases all up has cost around $600 including the price of the motor. it imbarases some newer small cars even beaten the odd v6 commo and falc 6 if you can try to do most of the work yourself not only is it cheaper its also rewarding and benifical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjenman Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 fwoar all in one breath yay for K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolla__Boy Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 U want quick and easy??? SUPERCHARGE IT!!!!! The best thing being...that you wont have to take the engine out....I have had my supercharger on 5 or 6 dead standard billion kilometre old 4K's and they last about a year each (with VERY hard driving) and they go great...Being a mechanic....You would easily get away under $500 to supercharge it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Jamie Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 it has brought to my attention that i forgot to copy a section of the old faq on superjamie.net over to the new faq here on rollaclub.com for now, here it is http://www.superjamie.net/oldcorollas/other/conversions.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 i would do an engine conversion. it is not like you don't have the room in a ke55 engine bay. if you had a ke10 i would say work the 4k, then you can waste v6s on a regular basis. 5ks are even better. :) but in a ke55 which is around 200kgs heavier i wouldn't bother...conversion time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOTH Snr Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 We've put a 7k in our ke55 and are about to add twin su's and electronic ignition. With the 4 to 1 extractors and 2" sports system it has plenty of low down power. We will eventually add a blower but i wonder if the longer stroke of the motor is suited. A 4.2l rover motor is an option. Iam told they squeeze in and they are light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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