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AE86 Conversion?
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Author:  tenchu [ October 08, 2003 ]
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Hey! I wanna go out and buy an old ass Corolla hatchback and do a JDM conversion to the AE86. I kno this will cost a bit, but how hard is it to do the conversion to RWD? Get back to me if you have any idea, thanks!
Author:  morecarbonfiberthenu [ October 08, 2003 ]
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The older corolla's are rear wheel drive so just find one of those ones there like 83 to 86 hatches and i believe coupes too. Those cars are sick...slow but sick drift machines. :bang:
Author:  tenchu [ October 08, 2003 ]
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**** the slow part, lol, if its already RWD ill just drop a 2JZ-GTE in there, ROFL!!

Thanks for the good news :)
Author:  junsctr23 [ October 08, 2003 ]
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If you want the AE86 models. They're from years 85-87. Try finding a GT-S model or if you want get the SR5 then do a rear brake conversion, get the twin cam motor or upgrade to the 20valve. They're out there.

I was looking at an SR5 hatch 6 months ago. $700 and in good condition. I'm not sure about the prices now. I guess they're getting more expensive due to the drift explosion.
Author:  tenchu [ October 08, 2003 ]
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GAH!!!! $700, shit I would go buy it right now *cries* DAMN YOU JAP DRIFTERS!!!! lol, but if it werent cuz of them, i wouldnt even know wtf an AE86 was, lol :-P

but hey, if i get a corolla, its an exuse to go JDM. :) jonny here i come!
Author:  green mister 2 [ October 09, 2003 ]
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Image my beater
Author:  robry [ October 09, 2003 ]
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I was reading somewhere, some jap guy had one, with the 20v motor. They modded it and the redline was somewhere near 11k. I think he limited it at 9200rpm, still, it sounded fucking crazy, and he was racing it like a maniac. I'll try to find the link my buddy gave me.
Author:  tenchu [ October 09, 2003 ]
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god i hate you...you got all the cars i like! where do you live? ill make your garage have more room, rofl! nice beater :) after this weekend ill try and post some pix of mine. ROFL!!!!
Author:  green mister 2 [ October 13, 2003 ]
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i just picked up another mr2 so i think i mite sell the AE86 but i dont know yet .......
Author:  tenchu [ October 13, 2003 ]
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lol, i think im way further then u
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