$2014 Challenge Corolla

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Toyota1515
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Re: $2014 Challenge Corolla

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The Izusu efi set up is easy as is a fuel only efi system and u can keep the oem ignition setup and being a b 2.6 in the Izusu motor it will supply enough fuel to the thirsty 3tc if modyfied a little
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Re: $2014 Challenge Corolla

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Sat down a few days ago and made a To Do list

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Thing done on Tuesday:

- Spark Plugs
- Engine bay wiring repair (Ignitor and other hacked wiring)
- Motor mounts
- Fuel pump

I started on the transmission mount and snapped a bolt . . . The last bolt and in the tail housing . . . Damnit!! :x

I'm dropping the trans today to take care of it.

More updates in thread over at GRM.
-=PJ
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1982 Toyota Corolla
1988 Volvo 780
1993 BMW 318is
1993 BMW 350is
1994 BMW 530i + 5spd
1997 BMW 740i
1998 Honda VFR800FI
2000 Dodge Dakota: V8 + 5spd
2000 Lincoln LS + 5spd
2005 Cadillac CTS-V
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Re: $2014 Challenge Corolla

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Long time no post!!

Changed direction on the Challenge Roach a bit . . .

16x7 and 16x8 Starquest wheels coming . . . Along with Cressida 5 lug swap on the front and redrilled axles on the rear.

Now for the engine . . I have two turbos to choose from:

TD05-12B or TD04HL-15T . . .
-=PJ
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1982 Toyota Corolla
1988 Volvo 780
1993 BMW 318is
1993 BMW 350is
1994 BMW 530i + 5spd
1997 BMW 740i
1998 Honda VFR800FI
2000 Dodge Dakota: V8 + 5spd
2000 Lincoln LS + 5spd
2005 Cadillac CTS-V
==
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Re: $2014 Challenge Corolla

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Manual Steering rack goodies:
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Wiring harness and goodies:
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I have the Cressida front 5-lug bits ready to go. I need to pull the rear axles + drums and take them to the truck shop for a 4 => 5 lug weld and drill mod.

Slight change (as usual) on the ECU. I'm going to use a GM 7730 ECM and wiring harness. A v6 Camaro at Pull-a-Part donated all of the goods for the cost of a premade wiring harness for Megasquirt. The 7730 is thoroughly hacked and has pretty good support. Interesting tidbit, the 7749 was on a late 80s turbo Sunbird. The 7730 can be wired like a 7749 and will run the 7749 bin files. Several peeps have used that bin file on 22RTEs without much issues.

Along with the change from a steering box to a rack, the 3TC exhaust exits right where the rack connects to column . . . best way to fix this is use a turbo!! :twisted:
  • Manual R&P = $41.45
  • Steering Column = $39.45
  • Crossmember = $18.00
  • 7730 ECU = $36.95
  • Wiring Harness = $34.95
Total = $134.80

Got to LOVE Pull-a-Part!!
-=PJ
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1982 Toyota Corolla
1988 Volvo 780
1993 BMW 318is
1993 BMW 350is
1994 BMW 530i + 5spd
1997 BMW 740i
1998 Honda VFR800FI
2000 Dodge Dakota: V8 + 5spd
2000 Lincoln LS + 5spd
2005 Cadillac CTS-V
==
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Re: $2014 Challenge Corolla

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So . . . After new gaskets (head, intake, exhaust, and valve cover), valve seals and radiator hoses, I threw on a carb that was included in box-o-parts that came with the car.

High idle and sputter city!!

Anything lower than ~1000ish rpm idle would die, the fuel bowl is completely fuel, and sooty smoke of the tail pipe . . . AWESOME!!

I does drive ok in the cul de sac, but I can't really test it until I get some real tires on it.

Should I attempt to adjust the fuel float?? Suggestions, tips, hints??
-=PJ
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1982 Toyota Corolla
1988 Volvo 780
1993 BMW 318is
1993 BMW 350is
1994 BMW 530i + 5spd
1997 BMW 740i
1998 Honda VFR800FI
2000 Dodge Dakota: V8 + 5spd
2000 Lincoln LS + 5spd
2005 Cadillac CTS-V
==
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Re: $2014 Challenge Corolla

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Small update:

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Interior1

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Interior2

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Seats - New mounts being built

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Steering Column Bulkhead mount

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Making a Template

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Template Mounted

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Cuts made

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Stock exhaust routing issue

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Steering rack crossmember

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Original crossmember relieved of engine mounts

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Welded and ready

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TRD vs eBay rear spring

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Too much bumpstop

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Just a little off the top

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A little better

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Way low - Driver side

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Before trimming the bumpstop - Passenger side

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Conquest Wheel with a tall tire

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Flares will be needed

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Unmodded Cressida lower arms

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Cressida (top) vs Corolla (bottom) arms

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Cut

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Cut

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Fit

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Weld

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Prime

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Much better (tire is ~1.5" bigger in diameter)

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Wheel centered

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Steering rack installed

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Stock exhaust routing
-=PJ
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1982 Toyota Corolla
1988 Volvo 780
1993 BMW 318is
1993 BMW 350is
1994 BMW 530i + 5spd
1997 BMW 740i
1998 Honda VFR800FI
2000 Dodge Dakota: V8 + 5spd
2000 Lincoln LS + 5spd
2005 Cadillac CTS-V
==
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Re: $2014 Challenge Corolla

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I'm at a stopping point for the next few weeks. DDs need some attention 8-)

I have to decide on the Celica Supra wheels (14x7) or Conquest wheels (16x7 and 16x8). Both will take similar amounts of work (flares, spacer or adapters for the rear, shorten the front strut housings for the TRD springs). The Conquest wheels for the front adds making a lower spring perch using 5-lug Cressida strut housings as the stock one is too big.

After that, I have to get some outer ball joints and SW20 struts for the modded front.
-=PJ
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1982 Toyota Corolla
1988 Volvo 780
1993 BMW 318is
1993 BMW 350is
1994 BMW 530i + 5spd
1997 BMW 740i
1998 Honda VFR800FI
2000 Dodge Dakota: V8 + 5spd
2000 Lincoln LS + 5spd
2005 Cadillac CTS-V
==
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