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...
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 ;-)
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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.
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