ToyotaTech15 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) So it's been a while since I have done anything on here and I have been after a new project but not much had been coming upAnyways I spotted a cheap Corolla T-sport and decided to do a 2ZZ-GE conversion into a UK ep91I've not done a heap so far more just planning and thinking but work has begun on removing the old engine and wiring!I've not bought a starlet yet but I'm sure one will pop up when I am ready to mount the engine Edited September 27, 2015 by GBR Motorsport Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Look forward to seeing it unfold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Im excited too see this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I take it its staying N/A?Fire me a PM if you need any advice. There are a few tricky aspects of it that aren't in my thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToyotaTech15 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Yeah will be staying n/a, just looking for something fun again Ill give you a PM later on thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieLewby Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Nice choice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToyotaTech15 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Small bit more progress tonight,Got the engine lifted out and some wiring removed.http://s304.photobucket.com/user/ep91starlet/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-09/1273418E-3363-48DA-A4B0-5E3573FE2BDE.jpg.html]Safe to say the engine and box are needing a good clean before final install into an EPMore as it happens Edited September 10, 2015 by GBR Motorsport Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 V interested in this- been thinking of this conversion for ages. Good solid and reliable engines with 190 on tap the cars are dirt cheap aren't they! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToyotaTech15 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Some more progress on the strip down of the donor Corolla, also I have found an EP just need to arrange pick up so hopefully in the next week I will have a starlet also Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonnygt Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 This will be an interestimg build and something a bit different. Good stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Good progress mate You going to try eek any more power from this ? Manifold, exhaust, mapping ect ect or you going to keep it 100% standard ? James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToyotaTech15 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Thanks guys,Yeah I'm gonna try and gain some more power where I can, in non turbo form with some breathing mods it should be quick and I'll concentrate on chassis also as it will be used on track Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Really excited for this!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Going to be an interesting thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Great to see you back, looking forward to seeing this progress! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Japscrapno1 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Keeping an eye on this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Brilliant to see you back, and certainly cracking on with what should be a fantastic little project!Will await updates Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToyotaTech15 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Not a great deal of picture worthy progress,The donor Corolla is stripped of partsAlso I have purchased a sportif starlet to begin work fromOnce I clear a few jobs in the next week or so I'll get the starlet in and positioned for work to begin!Aiming to have the engine on mounts in the bay by Christmas! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Cracking project mate looking Forward to updates Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToyotaTech15 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 So some more progress recently, Starlet is now in the unit to begin stripping/fabrication/shell repairs before paint Interior all stripped and the pile of parts never to be used again Next is the bay to be stripped Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Ooooh coming along now!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToyotaTech15 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 So more progress on the shell Engine bay stripped of old engine and box and extra brackets that aren't needed. Power steering removed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToyotaTech15 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Not a huge lot to update recently. Got a few bits and bobs done over the Christmas periodMore of the unnecessary parts from the engine bay removed, Different servo and master cylinder fittedBoth side engine mounts removed Non PAS steering rack fittedI then decided to first try the engine in the bay for size and see what room I have or don't have haha!Engine will have to be removed again, a few modifications will need to be made before the engine can be test fitted again and begin making mounts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Is that rack from a ep82 or ep91? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToyotaTech15 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Is that rack from a ep82 or ep91? EP91 non power steering rack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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