Raja's AE80 Corolla

[Raja Talha]

Hey guys, I'm about to modify my AE80 Corolla. It's been neglected for quite some time due to lack of capital. Kindly point out the issues with my to-do list, list is as follows:

1. Full body work.

2. Paint Java Black pearl (Subaru's 18L).

3. Engine 2ZZGE or 3SGTE, they are costing same. (Kindly point out issues).

4. Tires 195/55R15 or 205/50R15, which one is going to be better.

5. Bucker seats and other interior work.

6. Lowering springs.

*Both engines are available at $1000, will swapping 3sgte ruin it's handling/braking or driving dynamics because it's heavier?

Can 2zzge 6-speed be swapped in AE80 without any alteration?

Currently 3SGTE has been swapped by some guy but I haven't been able to reach him somehow.

[sonyguts]

Nice!

[Raja Talha]

So I ended up putting 2zzge considering it's light weight and NA reliability. Installed parts include:

1. 2" inch downpipe with 1.2" stock headers

2. By-pass FPR to account for returnless fuel rail (Pressure set at 50PSI)

3. 255lph walbro fuel pump

4. 195/55R15 BBS RS 8j Yokohama DBs

5. Foha GT spoiler

6. AE101 DISCs & brake drums

7. Tein AE101 coilovers

8. Java Black Pearl Paint

[trentmeyer23]

How have you found performance?

I've also moved this into the Members Rides section.

[Raja Talha]

Yes, of course gear ratios are very short on top of that having 190hp in 950kg chassis it has decent performance overall. But if it's shear power you are looking for; 3sgte with LSD is a way to go. Some people say it's heavy for FF layout but so is all time favourite k20. A friend has killed so many Hondas (including built k20) from his 3sgte KE70 with almost zero mods. 

2zzge - 115kg

3sgte - 205kg

k20 - 185kg

Thanks mate.

[trentmeyer23]

1 hour ago, Raja Talha said:

3sgte with LSD is a way to go

Oh, I know...

My Camry has a 5S-GTE(3S/5S franken engine) in a 1280kg chassis(inc. engine), with LSD.

Nice sleeper build though.

[Raja Talha]

8 hours ago, trentmeyer23 said:

Oh, I know...

My Camry has a 5S-GTE(3S/5S franken engine) in a 1280kg chassis(inc. engine), with LSD.

Nice sleeper build though.

That is awesome, how much hp it's putting down? Any pictures or videos. Thanks.