Another project (not pretty and not a wagon) AE86

ragenasianragenasian Moderator
in Rides & Builds- Civic wagons
Look what I picked up, well will be picking up. I know it isn't a wagon but I am stoked to have finally found one. Took me a couple of years to find one close enough to look at. At this rate I will never finish a project. Sometimes you just can't pass up a good deal though :twisted: .

No need to describe it you guys know what this is right?

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It will sit in a buddy's garage till mine is finished being built. I know it isn't pretty but overall in good shape and my buddy will fix the rust before I pick it up.

Comments

  • wagodizzlewagodizzle Council Member and EDM expert
    im going to sound like an idiot, but what is that? a toyota of sorts??

    jebus rage, i lost count on what cars you've had already :lol:
  • duckie8310duckie8310 Senior Wagonist
    mMmmmm AE86. Levin tho....i like the Trueno better. i love the flip-up headlights.

    more info!!!
  • ThinkFabThinkFab Wagonist
    HOLY LIP SON!!! MMMMMMMMMM light turboed drifter?
  • ragenasianragenasian Moderator
    Yep 1986 Toyota Corolla AE86. It definately needs work but these are super rare here in Germany and most of the time you see them in the 4-5000 dollar range. I picked this up for a cool grand. Which a lot might think is a lot for the condition but it is at least all there and will have all the rust fixed. Oh and it is being delivered so I don't have to tow it.

    I like the Levin front end myself. Not a fan of pop up lights although it does give a cleaner look.

    I already have a set of Kakimoto rims I will put on this thing and hopefully at least by Spring it will be running. It has a Koni lowering kit on it but I am trying to get my buddy to get me something that will allow me to street sweep this thing.

    Drift time :twisted:
  • duckie8310duckie8310 Senior Wagonist
    *drool*

    go with a full swap 4A-GE. the silvertop from the AE101 upped the valves to 20 instead of 16. a nice clean 160hp. i hear those things can handle up to 300+ hp, all motor. throw a small turbo on it and you'll be drifting all night 8)

    do it! lol
  • reddragon042391reddragon042391 Wagonist
    He'd be better off if he could get his hands on the 4A-GZE some raw Supercharged power. Those engines are extremely hard to come by though. You can't turbo charge the 86's, you'd have to go to a newer year motor, because it'd be stupid to turbo charge a motor with a carb on it. Plus I've never seen a turbo available for that old of a car.

    Edit: Unless the Levin was fuel injected, I don't know much about the Levin, I am more of a trueno type of guy.
  • ragenasianragenasian Moderator
    It is fuel injected. It has the 4a-GE in it. I plan on just building that because it is like the D16. Will take a beating and still run like a champ. It is nice having a friend in Okinawa that can hook you up with some parts. Some cams, exhaust, intake should still make for a fun little motor and the interior will remain completely stripped for the exception of two Toyota Corolla GTS seats (AE101 I think).
  • nominousnominous familEE
    ragenasian wrote:
    super rare here in Germany and most of the time you see them in the 4-5000 dollar range. I picked this up for a cool grand.

    They are pretty rare over in the UK too. About the same price ranges, but in pounds not dollars :shock:
  • duckie8310duckie8310 Senior Wagonist
    i believe the 4A-GZE had a slightly lower hp number. well either way, the 4A-GE is a strong motor like ragenasian said. beat it up :wink:
  • ragenasianragenasian Moderator
    There is no other way to do it but beat it up. I have 5 cars and all the motors were researched before purchasing to know what kind of reliability I was getting.

    I can't wait to get my garage done so that I can move this thing into it and start wrenching on it.
  • duckie8310duckie8310 Senior Wagonist
    i cant wait til i get older and have enough money to do projects like you. i wanna put a SR20VE into the G20....no turbo for me. it'd be nice to have one, but just too much to think about and worry about. the VE would be a nice swap to do. who wants to donate? :D
  • ragenasianragenasian Moderator
    Thanks for making me feel old Duckie.

    I haven't hit 30 yet but it is coming soon.

    I have a very understanding wife. She was the one who agreed to the 700square foot garage with the 12 ceiling and lift.

    We bought a very expensive house here in Germany so in order to save us money I have done all the remodelling on the house. We have saved a tremendous amount of money by not having to hire people to do the work. With this the wife lets me have some fun.

    Plus the wife loves the cars. This will just be another one she will have fun driving.
  • duckie8310duckie8310 Senior Wagonist
    hahah sorry. i just turned 19. i think wagodude and i are the young'ns here. but i cant wait until i have the money to do these things
  • shenrieshenrie Council Member
    duckie8310 wrote:
    i like the Trueno better. i love the flip-up headlights.

    Same here. Like said, a little cleaner overall. Love the Hatchis and would love to build one up. Just got too many projects ahead of it. Plus Im not near as fluent in Toyota as I am in Honda :)

    Nice! cool little cars. Looks to have some cool little items on it as you got it.

    And dont feel too old, I turn 38 this year.

    Love all the different areas in the responces on this thread. People from everywhere.
  • ragenasianragenasian Moderator
    Thanks Shenrie :wink:

    Well it will sit in my friends garage for the winter. I know a guy who is coming back from a tour down range and he knows every little bolt on this thing so hopefully he can help me out.

    I would like it to run so I know that everything is good on it.

    The things I noticed on it was the front end. This is a US spec model that had the front end conversion on it. The lip was added, Koni suspension, sport steering wheel, toyota celica leather seats are being given to me, two motor harnesses, and everything I need to put it back together. So I am getting a complete car at least.

    Thanks EVERYONE!!!!!
  • reddragon042391reddragon042391 Wagonist
    Not to steal a topic, but I think I am definately the youngest, at only 17. Still can't wait to see the progress on this one, keep us updated.
  • wagodizzlewagodizzle Council Member and EDM expert
    i was 17 when i joined, that was 2 years ago... duckie is a couple months or so older then me.. its a great place with a vast age group..

    BUT on topic, i love the rims on tht thing. sorry im super ignorant or whatever, i just really do not know Toyota at all (except my moms Sienna minivan LOLOL).. so is that a USDM Corolla? or....?
  • duckie8310duckie8310 Senior Wagonist
    i was 16 when i was on the old forum...beat that =P haha

    anywho, back on topic. yup, the Toyota Corolla GT-S. came in the liftback and coupe. the only Corolla that had a FR drivetrain. all after this one (AE101) switched to FF. thats why its so popular in the drifting scene. also made popular by the japanese show Initial D (tofu car) hahah i love that movie! anywho....great car. i wanna see the progress!
  • ragenasianragenasian Moderator
    Progress should start coming in December hopefully. I got some Kakimoto rims that will go on it. 16x7 and 16x8 wrapped in brand new sumitomos.

    I also am starting to look for the paint kit so that when the car is here the prep can start.

    STOP TELLING EVERYBODY HOW YOUNG YOU GUYS ARE YOU BUNCH OF BABY'S

    kidding kidding :?
  • akiraboyakiraboy HondaCivicWagon.com Founder
    hot Toyo man :!:
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