Firstly, When the motor is out, The engine bay is due for a quick spruce up including a spot of welding to cover up a few holes in the fire wall ( Toyota intended, Not rust ) that aren't needed. Or a nice new rubber bung put in. then prepped and painted, Most likely in black.
Once that is completed and a clutch is purchased, this bad boy will be slotted in place of the 4AGZE that currently resides in engine bay.
This motor, As previously mentioned, is a Small port 4AGE. The block, a 7 Rib 4AGZE with bottom end to suit. The top end Consists of Small Port pistons and head with a TRD metal head gasket sandwiched between them keeping the compression nice and high. The AE85/86 Often come fuel injected, but mine unfortunately, or fortunately came with a 3a Carb motor from factory, Unfortunately, because it would have been a fairly average car back in the day. Fortunately because it means it may have had a less brutal 30 odd year life span. The previous owner obviously intended for the car to be fuel injected so fitted the better AE86 fuel lines which works well for me as my fuel system isnt intended to be the most economic. Even though i will be slotting another 4AGE between the struts, i will be slapping carbs on the side of it, Something Toyota/Yamaha never intended, However there are power gains to be had when working with only a lightly modified motor. The carbs in Question are these...
Two, Twin side draught Dellortos. Measuring 40mm in size they arent the biggest but they are certainly bigger than the carb on your standard nana spec Corolla. These in particular, were a standard feature on a 70's Alfa Romeo sports car with a capacity of 1800cc so they are jetted to suit, meaning they will suit my 1600cc 4AGE just fine. Obviously, Being an efi motor from factory they will have to be fitted with custom manifold, which fortunately for me, Wasn't to expensive in the grand scheme of custom manifolds. These will give me a sound hard to beat, giving the motor a point of difference and some old school flare which is all me.
The item pictured above will sit in front of the motor aiding the cooling of said motor a weeee bit better than the standard plastic tanked OEM item. Although it wont make it go any faster its a cheapish item that is more piece of mind than anything. Other than it looks mad cool.
On the inside keeping me strapped in are the items above. A set of Racetech RT1000 seats and Silvester Harnesses, Paired with the roll caged that will be welded in place should make the Corolla a much stiffer and easier car to drive, Not to mention Safer. None of these items are cheap, Especially the roll cage. But as this car is being built for me to learn to drive well in on a track, i am bound to make mistakes so Skimping on safety is something im not willing to do.
The Gearbox Pictured above is an AE86 T50 22 Spline as opposed to the 20 spline item currently in the car. The box is a bit stronger all round which is crucial when slamming gears. So when i get round to getting a clutch, its all go. heading out back to the an AE86 2 piece driveshaft then off to the AE86 TRD 2 way limited slip, disk brake rear end.
Now you know where its headed come back as i show you the ups and downs as it all goes together, Slowly but surely.
Jim.
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