Popular Post pbaines Posted March 28, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2016 In completion of my AE86 project (which has been promoted to my 'Sunday Fun-day car, this is a very high rank) I have bought myself a pre-facelift KE25... for some reason. Have scored myself so far, KE20 1200 HI-Delux front guards, bonnet (not pictured) and grill setup from Japan TE27 Trueno rear tail lights from Japan 4k and K40 locally Going back to a K series engine but will probably upgrade to a K50. Barely any rust overall which is sound. Bit behind the rear tail lights but for a novice like me should be pretty easy as it's all flat in that area. Pretty keen to get this panel and primed myself (learn along the way), take it to somewhere in a booth to get exterior done properly. I predict that this will be a 2+ year long project, but looking forward to it none the less! Big thanks to Olds Cool Autos for supplying 90% of everything, including the shell.\ Discussion thread here: //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52401-pbaines-1971-toyota-corolla-ke25/ 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pbaines Posted July 9, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2016 Still accumulating a few things. -The matching bonnet is on the way (TE27 sprinter) -The grill support/radiator support panel is on the way. The sprinter version which varies from the Levin and Corolla range. Quite the steal. -TE27 levin boot (just in better condition than the one I have currently). Though I will try find a sprinter badge to match the front guards. The car will also be painted this blue/turquoise colour. It is an original Toyota colour but will have to somehow find the paint code for it. We also have a small port 4A-GE which I have been kitting out with my RWD specific partrs today. I will either be putting it in this KE25 or my KE20, still undecided. Discussion: //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52401-pbaines-1971-toyota-corolla-ke25/ 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Alas, after waiting a little while for the Stacked/ML Racing container to come to NZ I have received my KE20 Hi-Deluxe bonnet Little dented but car will be getting fully stripped repainted so not overly concerned. That is what the panel beater will have to worry about. Will be rebuilding the small port over the coming wee while and get some mounts made up for it. Once that's all done it'll be panel and paint time. Now time to find a good condition valance... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Well, have sold the KE20 and the guy wanted the original running gear in it. Removed the hilux rear end and coil over front end (from a starlet I think originally). Had some TA63 LCA's lying around and though I would try them with the struts I had, they are about 25mm longer than standard and mated up the the struts so chuffed about that! Now as you can see the tie rods don't really reach that far... would wind them out if they weren't rusted and acually let me to turn them out. ah well. Looks quite staunch for the time being. On the list over the coming weeks #Rebuild 4A-GE Small port. have bought heaps of OEM bolts and a few things from Bazza at MRP and also some TODA gear in from Japan. Should be a beautiful engine bay somewhere down the line **Spin a yarn** //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52401-pbaines-1971-toyota-corolla-ke25/ 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pbaines Posted December 21, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2016 Well. Bit of an update here. Saw a fella put up his KE25 on one of the pages on FaceBook, then the next weekend I was off to pick it up. Has been sand blasted and 80% epoxy primed. This shell is much straighter than the previous shell, though the rust patches are probably more prominent. Just little holes where as the old shell was covered in bog in areas and was all bent around the rear under the bumper. I think the new shell will be a lot easier to work on than the old one, and being sand blasted and primed means I don't have to do get it done. Here it is nicely tucked onto the smallish trailer I bought it back on. Did the job just fine And here we have the LOWRIDER KE25!! The height is atrocious for now, however I am waiting on some TE27 knuckes so can slap some AE86 struts in there Panda spotted in the background.. Dash is complete, interior is well on the way to being finished. Have got in touch with the only man for the job of retrimming my seats and getting new door cards for the old girl Also scored these interior pieces in from Japan. You'd think they were brand new the condition that they are in Sprinter air vents. Pretty much finished the sprinter conversion. Been a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. I've bought some 4A-GE - KE2X engine mounts and will get the engine rebuilt, drop it in then get it going Jan - February. Much more to come, exciting times ahead. Or is the word more appropriate "Expensive". Both I guess. chat - //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52401-pbaines-1971-toyota-corolla-ke25/ 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Today, Christmas kept on rolling over. Received: TODA Cam pulleys TODA Timing Belt TODA Underbucket shim conversion kit TODA Uprated springs Uprated oil spring for higher pressure. Enroute: 290deg 10.3mm & 282deg 10.10 Kelford cams The Small port 4A-GE bottom end is nearing completion of the rebuild, and the head will be going up to the trusty Baz at MRP for a complete head port next month. It will receive Atlantic size valves also. If I ever want to turbo this thing one day the engine will only need minor changes and will be an absolute trooper. The bottom end will remain stock for the time being. One day when I can afford to do the bottom end I will but that day will probably when a hair dryer goes on it I also received some sprinter rear vents which look mint! Brand new too 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 So have started assembling the short block now. All the bolts are brand new, spent hours tracking down all of the part numbers for them so have got a box full of OEM bolts to finish the engine. I received the block back from Motor Machinists in Palmerston North, and had done: Block - decked, honed and cleaned Crank - Polished, crack tested, balanced Rods - Balanced Flywheel - Balanced (MRP Light weight) They also cleaned the pistons and have come up brand new! Starting to look like a real engine now. Oil pump was not brand new however inspected, and also installed the higher pressure spring. The head is being sent up to MRP for a full port and polish, and complete blow head job and expected to be back in 3 weeks. Now just have to track down a T50 which will probably come from Japan and get that rebuilt. I might attack it myself or just take it in to get done by the pro's. Mingle with me //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52401-pbaines-1971-toyota-corolla-ke25/ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pbaines Posted February 21, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2017 Well, I bought the wrong piston rings as didn't know that there were two different sizes (the top ring on most is 1.5mm where as the small port and late GZE use a 1.2mm top ring) Ordered some overnight and installed everything today. Short block complete, will next have an update once Barry has finished with the head 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Nice new TRD oil filter Also scored some T3 castor arms and TE27 knuckles with RCA's. I will most likely be going with AE86 Blitz coil overs for this car I will also be going to Toyota Fest this year and will be picking up my head from Barry (MRP) then. Excited!! April 1st roll around already. //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52401-pbaines-1971-toyota-corolla-ke25/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 To be honest, I should have cut the springs in half from the get go. I cut the springs for no other reason that to make it more pleasant in the shed to look at until the coilovers go in. The right side of the car is a bit higher than the left, I will probably end up with a height similar to the higher side. Not long until the engine goes in!! I also installed my new valance courtesy of Yahoo Japan. The tape is holding the paint/rust on. I decided on a new one as the one I had previously wasn't the straightest and would require some more. Plus I didn't actually own it... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Today I received my Route 6 close ratio T50 from Japan. Bought in an auction with 25mm large T series axles and an LSD 3.9 diff head to go in this build mainly. It was listed as having a broken gear. Being the gambling man I am I took a punt on it and 4th* is damaged. I have some spare T50 bits that I could take in and probably get it fixed, but I also checked the gear ratios and to be honest I think I will just stick to the standard T50 and sell this one off! These go for good money for the racers, will look into getting this fixed first. Discussion //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52401-pbaines-1971-toyota-corolla-ke25/&page=2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 So head is taking a big longer than initially planned as a sensor on the CNC that was being used to port the head died so next week sometime I am expecting to receive the head so can finally piece it all together! Today to make me feel like things were still progressing I bolted up the flywheel... yeah. Exciting... I also made sure I put the sandwich plate on too as I have done it a couple of times where I bolted on the gearbox/flywheel/clutch to find I forgot to do it and have also seen a couple of others do it too Socket makes a great flywheel stopper too. Think the flywheel is 3.8kg's. Probably not ideal for a street car, but this won't be a daily so will still be fun when I get it out on the occasions. After driving the new spiggot bearing into place I thought it would be best to actually see how much contact was made on the input shaft. I just put vivid on the end of the shaft, slipped the box on and gave it a few rotations Looks like I drove the bearing in a bit too much... I whipped everything off and pulled the bearing out a bit. No need to recheck now, a few mm would have done the job I have chosen to go with SSR MK2 feet too. If you know of any, let me know! Thinking of going 8J in the rear and 6.5J in the front Mingling //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52401-pbaines-1971-toyota-corolla-ke25/&page=2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 So I made up a parts bath using a big old plastic container and mixing 50/50 degreaser-water and letting parts go swim for a day or so then water blast them and tooth brush clean them. Today I did the bellhousing, the gearbox outer casings, tail shaft housing and rocker covers are soaking at the moment. After a clean, has come up pretty good! I then set onto installing the new clutch fork assembly. Using all new OEM parts gives the peace of mind that everything will be all nice and dandy. Strange, can't get the fork clips new from Japan but found them on https://partsouq.com/ so that was good. The ones I had spare were all rusty. Clean backside/booty. always nice. I dummy fitted the new bolts to make sure I had them all. Found that I was missing the starter motor bolts so those will be added next to the OEM order which is already 20 items long. Not the most interesting update... but the next one will be the head install Discussion: //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52401-pbaines-1971-toyota-corolla-ke25/&page=2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pbaines Posted May 16, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 16, 2017 Today was a good day! I got my head back from Barry at MRP. Here are some photos he sent me of the head. No need to take my own. The head had to have some extra work done on it so that the 10mm+ lift cams were able to rotate without hitting anything. With receiving my head I also received the last few gaskets and bolts that I was after. Especially for the intake side of things so I could get these beauties bollted together. I installed the front input shaft seal, the output shaft seal, and also the spacer ring between the box and the input shaft that I forgot to install first time round. Nice new slave cylinder I am using OEM head studs so I have used the Toyota torque specs, so need to do the +90 +90. I just did it by eye with my last engine, decided to do it properly this time round. [ Fastforward an hour of fiddling around I got everything bolted together. I am still waiting on some new shims to arrive from Australia so I will have to wait a little bit before I can install the cams etc. [ With that, not long to go before i drop it down the guts into the KE25 and can finally start on another task. I am thinking diff shortening next. Hopefully less expensive than this engine! Discussion //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52401-pbaines-1971-toyota-corolla-ke25/ 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Today I received my new shims, installed them and also the cams. Pretty self explanatory. I a have still got to dial in the cams which I will do sometime next weekend whilst I wait for my Dial gauge to arrive. Nearly complete, I have also ordered a brand new alternator and a starter motor also for a good price. still have to order a knock sensor and get the water pump -> back of head lines fabricated with a braided line. Have to do this due to the original piping interferes with the knock sensor, and I am also not running a water based heater so I will not be using those that are included on the original hard lines either. I have also ordered the SQEngineering COP valley cover plate to suit the 2nz coils that I will be using which I should receive sometime this week. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pbaines Posted June 23, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2017 Ahh. So i made a bit of a large cock up. The cams were far too big for the original pistons, the valve reliefs were to small and when I was dialing in the cams the lobe was hitting the piston by a long shot. Instead of crying about it, I ordered some 82mm (2mm oversized) 12.5:1 compression pistons from Barry at MRP. Took my spare 7-rib block in to the machinists and got that block bored, cleaned and decked also. All is not lost with the other block, I will be using that in my AE86. I put some new frost plugs in the new block and gave it a blase of semi-gloss paint Whipped the head off of the old block Removed everything as it was instead of dismantling it (take pulley -> timing sprocket -> oil pump off, all to put it back on again) Went over to the NEW block, gapped the rings and dumped the goods in. Much better I set about to degree the cams, this time. No fowling on anything! Reconned alternator which is an 80A one It's nice to work on an engine and still have clean hands at the end of it. new bits e'ry where. So that's that for now, I will be installing the clutch and then putting it into the car next. Excited So, lesson. Do more research before completing an engine rebuild so you don't have to take all apart again. Talky talky. //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52401-pbaines-1971-toyota-corolla-ke25/#comment-1679349 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pbaines Posted July 24, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2017 Today, I installed a clutch, and dropped the old girl in. Finally! I also installed the missing headlight bracket as it is different for the corolla vs trueno. It's taking shape now! Next will be getting the diff shortened. For the yarns https://oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52401-pbaines-1971-toyota-corolla-ke25/ 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 Over the weekend, the famous Grant came down to install the seat covers that he had made for me. and wow, they look great! I installed everything just so that I made sure I had all of the clips for the door cards in place from the get go, and that I also wouldn't lose any of the bolts for the seats etc. Even doggo thought they were nice.. excuse average photos. the DSLR wasn't available today. [ Grant also did the door cards Will be closing and locking the doors on the KE25 until I get the AE86 going again. Really pushing to get it finished before end of March next year for Toyota Fest.... Discussion:https://oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/52401-pbaines-1971-toyota-corolla-ke25/ 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 It's been 6 measly years. Progress has been slow. I prioritised the AE86 for a few years which is now a rocket so time to get back in to this. I've also moved to Canada but will be back in a few years, nice to collect parts until then. The rust is probably what terrifies me the most, lots to do. Lots to pay for. As i've been going for a KE20 Sprinter, more than a TE27 Sprinter, the parts are a little different. For e.g The guards I have are KE20 Sprinter, not TE27 sprinter hence the lack of stock fender flares. The lower trim which runs from the fender to the rear quarter is 2x as thick as the normal corolla ones (only came on the KE25 Sprinter). I managed to track down a full set of these trims and probably paid something stoopid but in the 6 years i've been collecting additional parts I've only come across these particular trims this one time The TE2X Sedan and Coupe have different grills, i've got a NOS sedan TE20 Grill as well as the TE27 Coupe one however am still unsure which i'll run Anyway, some photos: 10/10 center wood grain dash unit with functional radio center by phillipbaines, on Flickr 10/10 Center console console by phillipbaines, on Flickr Some center console additional pieces - I have no idea where they go but hopefully is easy to work out once assembly time comes console by phillipbaines, on Flickr NOS TE20 Sedan grill - Again, unsure if i'll run this. the TE27 one does look better grill by phillipbaines, on Flickr Non rusted out TE2X grill support panel grill_2 by phillipbaines, on Flickr TE27 right light, as well as the Sprinter center trim between lights (can't find a pic but it's in the hoard somewhere) light by phillipbaines, on Flickr TE27 LCA's and knuckles to allow bolt on AE86 struts 20231114_120517 by phillipbaines, on Flickr A badge I thought was cool - SL, 5 speed, 1600 boot_badge by phillipbaines, on Flickr a pair of fender mirrors. 368365377_305562675646217_4171977721123825346_n by phillipbaines, on Flickr These were just cool. they may or may not be fitted to the coupe mud_flaps by phillipbaines, on Flickr A sprinter steering wheel center horn button to replace the corolla one horn by phillipbaines, on Flickr For the fuel upgrade i've found a retrofit drop in setup, which allows for 16" deep fuel tanks and luckily enough the KE25 fuel tank is there or there abouts, atleast deep enough for this to work. Here's an install vid if anyone is interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-ZrisobLYs And if you want to purchase one, here's a link too: https://fitechefi.com/product/50014-go-fuel-in-tank-fuel-pump-600-hp-module/ fuel_pump by phillipbaines, on Flickr Because the T50 from an AE86 uses a rear position shifter, it won't be correct once installed to work nicely with the center console. I've purchased a forward position T50 to steal the insides out of, and hopefully swap bits over to make the AE86 T50 accept the forward position shifter (fyi not using this forward position one because it's seized. only got it for the shifting components) T50 by phillipbaines, on Flickr Brake time. Acquired a TE27 pedal box which has the additional hydraulic clutch mount so all nice and easy pedal_box by phillipbaines, on Flickr After some research bolt in upgrade parts were available. small AE86 booster booster by phillipbaines, on Flickr Rip the ST205 WRC GT4 Celica master cylinder off this, slap it on above booster master by phillipbaines, on Flickr Use proportioning valve from ST202 celica suitable for twin pot front brakes, single pot rear breaks prop_valve by phillipbaines, on Flickr And it should look something like this 252170_4708_0002 by phillipbaines, on Flickr Discussion: 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pbaines Posted December 13, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2023 Black Friday was a busy day for purchases, most have arrived. Returning back from Canada in February for a month and will probably take a day just to sift through all the boxes of goods. From Flos.ie: T50 Rebuild kit - includes bearings and syncro's AE86 rear caliper rebuild kit x2 toyota bolt kits for 4A-GE and AE86. handy to have AE86 axle gasket and seal kit From jspfab.com 4A-GE billet alternator mount 4A-Ge Small port billet fuel rail From battlegarage-rs.com: AE86 radiator support grommets (will need to fab up some bottom radiator mounts for the chassis( AE86 reproduction handbrake cables (hopefully these are fairly bolt in...) AE86 front wheel bearing kit From RockAuto.com: outer/inner tie rod ends lower/upper radiator hoses master cylinder to suit TE27 T50 chassis rubber mount U-Joints (may or may not work, but for $20 a pop they went in the cart) AE86 Slave cylinder AE86 diff wheel bearings From eBay: Full weather strip seal kit, doors, front/rear windscreen and also the quarter glass KE2X front suspension full bushing kit (LCA, RCA, Sway bar etc) KE2X rear leaf spring rubbers From aeroflow: Full brake line components to do the lines from scratch for the car. The plan is do internally do the hardlines and keep as much out of the engine bay as possible. What a list of parts that took to do 20231123_133812 by phillipbaines, on Flickr 20231129_114049 by phillipbaines, on Flickr 20231130_115850 by phillipbaines, on Flickr 369614281_265637686127074_8864140772265512620_n by phillipbaines, on Flickr 371525757_1390195848577597_8157815245025420762_n by phillipbaines, on Flickr 384562657_368923975694554_5263749068142941737_n by phillipbaines, on Flickr 404957639_398279992532980_7428382900749870146_n by phillipbaines, on Flickr 385545074_365483589195832_2746782362506946816_n by phillipbaines, on Flickr Picked up a set of volk mesh 6.5" wheels, could possibly look to relip 2 for the rear to make a bit wider but think i'll flick a pair and then try nab a pair of 8" wheels from Japan. I need to fit the diff first though and see what i can actually squeeze under there i-img900x1200-17008152302pqs6m7 by phillipbaines, on Flickr Also a set of advan mesh 6" wheels i-img1200x1124-1700185932wnwzz22418398 by phillipbaines, on Flickr alt by phillipbaines, on Flickr rail by phillipbaines, on Flickr That will be all for now. more to come in February when i'm back in New Zealand Discussion: 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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