Marc0 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Hi guys,I don't remember making any 'New Member' topic from myself so here's one after some time. Apologies for the delayAs mentioned I live in Holland. I drive a greyish/silver Corolla ('97) that had an EP82 4E-FTE swapped in. The main word that comes to mind with this project is sleeper. I am not planning to change the exterior of the car, most of the work will be done on the inside of the car . I'm still running the original 4E-FE gearbox, stock FTE flywheel but with a new TRD clutch set. Also put some Magnecor leads on it because the old ones are about 18 years old lol. Here's are some pictures I've taken since last August when the FTE was swapped http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/1989/image017y.jpg(Is NOT me on that picture, I'm a bit taller/younger/more goodlooking:p)http://img187.imageshack.us/content.php?pa.../img4039vi3.jpgI damaged one of the wheel things, so I took all four of the steel rims. Looks better I think without those things on it http://img99.imageshack.us/content.php?pag...004smallbe3.jpgYou can see the custom downpipe here (original FTE downpipe did not fit). This photo was one of the first after the swap I also bought some stuff to increase the performance of the car, but are not yet installed.- Blitz Access ECU- HKS uprated actuator- FMIC (getting that stuff sorted so I can fit it permanently)Further more, offcourse I'm looking for an decent/reliable/durable manifold, still haven't decided what to choose..Also, only the first section of the exhaust is 2,5". From the original 4E-FE catalyst -> backbox is still original (and very small lol). Still have to get that finished this summer Other future plans maybe include a hybrid turbo. Not decided what to choose, heard something about a CT9/TD04 hybrid coming up in a few months? Anyway, that's about it for now. Probably forgot half of the stuff I was planning to show/tell but that will be added later Cheers,Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the-dalester Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 this is an interesting build, havent heard of a corolla with a starlet engine in it before.welcome to the site! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 You`ve done a really good job of it mate, looking forward to the future updates Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevink Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hey Marco welcome to UKSC, have fun here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc0 Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 Thanks guys. There are a few more Corolla FTE's around the world. Here in Holland I only know of one extra. The benefit for me is extra space (I'm quite big). Other benefit is more room/space under the bonnet.My goal is to get around 160+ whp on the wheels after the end of the summer. I'll get in on the dyno then, after all the mods are installed/fitted When I get some new pictures or small movies I'll put them on the forum:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Armand Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Welcome to UKSC Armand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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