Ray, how do you say, 8 2 in Japanese?

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

Hachi....

Thinking of getting a Corolla FX, and scavaging my beloved Hachiroku for
whatever parts will fit (dash panels, suspension bits, 4A-GE, etc...)

Want to make an FX16-GTS. Have a load of parts already.

Where can I find the tech specs explaining the differences, esp in
suspension?

Even if I had to buy an engine and trans I can get an engine w/125,000 for
$500 and a trans w/78,000 for $200...


BTW, still looking for a hinge or two...

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

Hachi....

Thinking of getting a Corolla FX, and scavaging my beloved Hachiroku for
whatever parts will fit (dash panels, suspension bits, 4A-GE, etc...)

Want to make an FX16-GTS. Have a load of parts already.

Where can I find the tech specs explaining the differences, esp in
suspension?

Even if I had to buy an engine and trans I can get an engine w/125,000 for
$500 and a trans w/78,000 for $200...


BTW, still looking for a hinge or two...

Dammit! Why does my NR keeps defaulting to Subaru?

Must be trying to tell me something...

 

[S]

Dammit! Why does my NR keeps defaulting to Subaru?

Must be trying to tell me something...

Hi Hachiroku!

Probably just slightly stiffer springs on the FX-16, altho the change
from a RWD car to FWD might require a different front - back ratio as
well. Probably gonna be tough to find definitive specs, but I'll look
in my Toyota Performance book for you this evening.
A young fellow in our club has a Corolla GTS with a 4AGZE supercharged
motor, reputedly making over 300HP! He spends a lot of time sideways.
When you get to the suspension parts, you might see if TRD ever made
competition springs for the GTS, and fit them to a set of the Tokico
Illumina struts. I have used this combo on my 1st gen MR2 with good
results in CSP class autocross competition, and the little car is
still reasonably comfy for commuting duties.
I love my Toys, but they sure are a pain-in-the-butt to work on as
opposed to the Soobies; maybe your reader is trying to save you some
busted knuckles ;-)

ByeBye! S.
Steve Jernigan KG0MB
Laboratory Manager
Microelectronics Research
University of Colorado
(719) 262-3101

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

Hi Hachiroku!

Probably just slightly stiffer springs on the FX-16, altho the change from
a RWD car to FWD might require a different front - back ratio as well.
Probably gonna be tough to find definitive specs, but I'll look in my
Toyota Performance book for you this evening. A young fellow in our club
has a Corolla GTS with a 4AGZE supercharged motor, reputedly making over
300HP! He spends a lot of time sideways. When you get to the suspension
parts, you might see if TRD ever made competition springs for the GTS, and
fit them to a set of the Tokico Illumina struts. I have used this combo on
my 1st gen MR2 with good results in CSP class autocross competition, and
the little car is still reasonably comfy for commuting duties. I love my
Toys, but they sure are a pain-in-the-butt to work on as opposed to the
Soobies; maybe your reader is trying to save you some busted knuckles ;-)

ByeBye! S.
Steve Jernigan KG0MB
Laboratory Manager
Microelectronics Research
University of Colorado
(719) 262-3101

That would be great! From what I can glean from 'boards', it seems the
rear mount points on the FX is different from the FX-16. However, stiffer
springs and shocks could make up the slack.

I am torn between restoring the Corolla GTS and using the parts for the FX.
I loved that Corolla, it was the BEST car I have ever owned. The FX is in
better shape, though.

I have also found 4A-GE engines around here, and trannies, too. I may just
leave the Corolla intact and buy other stuff for the FX.