That looks like a nice recepie in a cool old shcool package. Keep us up to date.
Surreptitious - She is still under construction, but in essense…. Take one part Loyning’s built “street” smallport 4AGE, add in AE86 suspension components and brakes, mix in a 6 speed transmission from a Miata… For complete and continuing details of this build…. http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-threads-and-project-cars/1983-corolla-aka-surreptitious/52845/page1/
This is my toy… carrying more than one passenger is a detriment, and so I’ve …
Not to dissimilar to my acquisition of the vintage, date appropriate, steering wheel hub, I …
I had “ae86andkp61” give me a hand finding squeaks, vibrations, rattles… We found 4, and …
Well… I FINALLY got the disc brake/GTS rear end(3.9 instead of 3.58) swapped in
Still finishing the details…. but the J160 6 speed from the Altezza/IS200 is now fully …
My body guy… David…. well he is as talented with wood, as he with metal…. …
currently she is out @ tunedbypsi.com getting something MUCH more then an amateur tune that …
Here is the Toyota J160 with LEEN adapter fitted, and just about ready for installation. …
I’m not a big fan of upper adjustable strut mounts, frequently they will transmit vibration, …
As the interior gets its fair share of attention it needs its own unique features. …
With the overall drivetrain now in almost daily driver condition, the interior needs some attention. …
A nice lope http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/oldeskewltoy/ae71/?action=view¤t=tailpipeview.mp4
not yet fully tuned… but power is building and she is Oregon emissions compliant
Here is Surreptitious’s 1st dyno run, 141hp and 108#/ft @ the wheels. Not bad considering …
That looks like a nice recepie in a cool old shcool package. Keep us up to date.
Awesome! Love the Watanabes.
Luje: The Watanabes were not part of the deal(frown). I've purchased a set of Drag 902 wheels [img]http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/oldeskewltoy/ae71/?action=view¤t=Drag902wheels2.jpg[/img]
This car reminds me of my '81. I loved that car! I had 400hp 4AGTE LPG setup. Scary fast! 140Hp is good from a stock na 4AGE, my MR2 is super charged and only makes 155.
Nice! She is looking mean, clean, and classy.
Damn, you have your personal logo etched(?) on the valve covers. Pimpin ain't easy ;)
This thing is HOT man. I love it.
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