hello everyone,

my name is boone, I'm new here and this is my first post, i have a 1979 corolla with a 3kc engine a u292 and a k50 gearbox, my question is, could i get 80hp from this engine with engine balancing, cam, ignition and a weber so i can atleast go rallying, or would it be better to buy a 2tc or 3tc... my problem is finding the 2tc or 3tc, my budget is there but its more or less finding the parts as i live in motana and there isnt alot of salvage yards, i really wanna stay with the RWD!

thanks in advance.

Edited November 28, 201213 yr by 79corolla

There are 3ks around that are running 130hp at the flywheel. It can certainly be done but you are talking a fairly substantial build, twin carbs, big cam, high compression and some serious head work.

 

I don't know how you will go but if you can find the larger 5k 1500cc that is a better starting point, but will bolt straight in.

sounds like a better option thankyou! , then i wouldnt have to change gearbox or differental ...now if i can just find a 5k to suite