1986 Corolla GT-S Hatch 4G63 Swap

Turbotech7 · Post by **Turbotech7** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:09 am

Just wanted to share updates on my recent project, it is a 1986 Corolla GT-S Hatch that now has a 4g63 and a W58 soon maybe even a ford 8.8 inch rear. So far it was not bad about 5 to 7 days well after work hour days and its pretty much adjusted close to its final position. Not bad considering how far it went for that short amount of time, now the only other part that needs to be outsourced will be the driveshaft. Anyone care to share some ideas ?
the link to some of the build pics are here.
http://rides.webshots.com/album/561179776RkmJER

Turbotech7 · Post by **Turbotech7** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:04 am

yeah, those things never seem to end, i already have the other projects after this lined up:) a 92 MR2 turbo soon to be a 4g63

Post by **DJpowerHaus** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 6:23 pm

Good work so far. Just an FYI. I took similar pictures of my car thinking it would be done soon... I finished it 2 years later. I hope it all goes together smoothly.

Turbotech7 · Post by **Turbotech7** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:20 pm

well lets not jinx me here

actually i have sota kinda and maybe a deadline, GRM 2008 so far ive spent 470 dollars on the car, trans, bellhousing, harness and ecm and other various stuff. I dont think i could count the electricity in it then i would be really in the hole. and im expecting to drive it by january2008, at least thats my plan. i think i have more work in getting rid of stuff than working on the car. And this job thing is in the way of my car working schedule, but without the job ill have no toys food and toilet paper

so last night i stayed up till 3 am with my buddy and we just either had too much to drink, made a mess of the harness, but one things for sure It looked like we did a lot because now the car is covered in wires.
This afternoon got around to cutting the manifold AND!!!!!!!!! now it uses 2g parts too.Ill post the picture up tommorow after the turkeys get slaughtered. Anyway no workie on the car im relaxing this long weekend, Happy dead turkey day to everyone.

kuroi · Post by **kuroi** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:15 am

don't trip, I got mine done in 5 months, it's all in how much time you put in and how bad you want it done.

Turbotech7 · Post by **Turbotech7** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:33 am

well i got about 22 hrs in the project, got plenty done and i know more is coming ahead. Now the tracks closed for the season and thanksgivings done i could be able to chip away at it a little bit after work. thanks for the heads up

this is what i did on thanksgiving because i had to much food and i needed a sit down project

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2787789 ... host=rides
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2057473 ... host=rides
tried doodling my initials on it and poked a hole in the endcap !

but nothing filler rod cant fix
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2129647 ... host=rides
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2536950 ... host=rides

cheapness spawns creativity thats why i used a 2g inlet elbow rather than buy a flange

and it should clear some things on the way to the intercooler.

Bill Hincher · Post by **Bill Hincher** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:24 am

Tony

let me know if you need some spacers or some small peices machined out and I will help you get it done so you can meet your end date

Bill

Turbotech7 · Post by **Turbotech7** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 1:28 am

Thanks Mr Bill I will let you know what parts i would need made or thought of, right now chipping away at this thing one corner of the motor at a time. The manifold fits and decided to flop the alternator on the other side, proceeded with the water pump coolant pipe made that work after welding reality sets in.......... my buddy asks me so where is the oil filter going to go ?..... DOH! so since he pointed that out the least he could do is cut the pipe to length for the reweld

all in all im still mentally stuck but this is how far ive got with about 25 hrs so far in the build

so i guess if i never slept and worked on the car for a whole day this is what i would have got done... MAYBE...

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2758006 ... host=rides

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2416864 ... host=rides

this one you can clearly see the turbo facing the manifold
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2678196 ... host=rides

water pump pipe
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2076577 ... host=rides

And the question of the day well 2 questions of the day. #1 Does anyone have plans infos and or drawings for an alternator relocation bracket? and # 2 ill post up in the electrical section about the alternator relay.

89coltgt · Post by **89coltgt** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:12 am

Jay Racing makes a nice alt relocator kit

http://www.jayracing.com/index.php?main ... ducts_id=9

This is gonna be one bad hatch

Keep up the good work.

Turbotech7 · Post by **Turbotech7** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:06 am

if im spending 125 bucks im spending it on my TSi, right now with everything including the car sawzall blades motor, trans, bellhousing, harness , vehicle,ECU, metal stock and various trip to home depot and lowe's i have tallied up $ 522, not trying to be cheap but the goal for this car is minimal investment(GRM $2008 challenge) maximum headahe and lots of fun and learning along the way.But thanks for the link, now i just have to find an excuse to get one of those and put it in my talon

My TSi:)

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2554954 ... host=rides

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2729666 ... host=rides

westside · Post by **westside** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:09 pm

looking good , and just wondering if you are planning on the 08 GRMC? Ive been suggesting the idea for a while(with rx7) for the challenge. Tired of the usual v8rx7 swaps.Have you done a challege? I have the challenge Colt. But as of now Im planning on doing a 240sx.

89coltgt · Post by **89coltgt** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:06 pm

Nice 1g. What holset are you running, and how do you like it?

Turbotech7 · Post by **Turbotech7** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:10 pm

Well the GRM thing is still up , i kinda took a hit on time maybe patience either way after christmas was my deadline i gave myself plenty of time 5 whole weeks

looks like i should have stopped the what if and maybe scenario and got the driveshaft done along with other stuff, sooooooooo with that being said i just dropped off the driveshaft today (thanks to your reply btw, it reminded me i had a car to finish) flywheel resurfaced. Right nows runny total with abraisive chop saw blades metal Driveshaft and resurfacing im still under $1k damn close though but let see if i meet my original delivery date of january next year.

And for the dude that inquired about the Holset its just a plain old 40 barely tuned on pump gas( BP93 ) had to lower the boost to 27.5 PSI and no traction in 39 degree weather 2 weeks ago it ran 11.778 @ 123.06 MPH and a 60 ft time thats so horrible i could have went to sleep, woke up and started the car all by the time the car made it the 1st 60 ft

and whoever thought AWD car sticks, had a slight miscalculation

jelliott510 · Post by **jelliott510** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:29 pm

Where did you get that jumper harness? I would like to have one!!!

Turbotech7 · Post by **Turbotech7** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 11:31 pm

What jumper harness?

jelliott510 · Post by **jelliott510** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:25 am

The one that is sitting on the ecu.

Turbotech7 · Post by **Turbotech7** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:09 am

Oh, well i kinda snipped that off the VPC ,as you can see. It still has the resistor snap clip covers are still there. I shouldnt have a use for it if this car runs, then it could be yours

Ill keep you updated.

Turbotech7 · Post by **Turbotech7** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:39 am

it runs !!!!

http://rides.webshots.com/video/3001038 ... 7917ZaUfoN

DoubleJ · Post by **DoubleJ** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:22 pm

If you get pictures of it driving/drifting/racing let me know. Looks fun...

Turbotech7 · Post by **Turbotech7** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:31 am

UPDATE:

So the more i get closer to getting done, the more motivation i have.The more motivation i have , the more money i loose( see example #1

http://rides.webshots.com/album/559892179DtftPu )So i had some time to gather the recipts from everything i bought for the car including the whole car itself and everything to get it to this point, i didnt know if i should drive the car, because its built that inexpensive. But the grand total from the misc stuff i might have overlooked like hoseclamps or sawzall/ bandsaw blades, argon gas and other misc stuff, the total is about $1403. 88. I splurged and bought me the cheapest can of paint, and learned how to polish a turd( can i say that in here ?)

Now its built, and still have a couple of days before GRM 2008 happens, its sad to say i couldn't make it due to a lack of manpower and equiptment to take the car down there. I guess i can add 1 more dollar to next years budget

http://rides.webshots.com/album/562242873ZAGjRr
not really the best quality video, but it works.

Post by **DJpowerHaus** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:48 pm

Sounds like you need to:

Post by **DJpowerHaus** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:53 pm

I've got a trailer in Northern Baltimore Co. you can borrow for free if you need it.

Turbotech7 · Post by **Turbotech7** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 2:49 am

DJ thanks for the offer, ill try to get a hold of you somehow if i am going to be able to borrow the trailer or wait a whole season adding more stuff to it. THanks for the offer BTW i will prob need to take that on sometime.

Turbotech7 · Post by **Turbotech7** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:15 am

Well time to relax after a long afternoon of painting, I would like to share with you my $33 a quart paint job , $15 in reducer, $9 hardener, $29 dollar paint gun and a friend that can paint and accepts thank you for a payment!

http://rides.webshots.com/album/562242873ZAGjRr

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2468472 ... 7917ZbyivP

botjes · Post by **botjes** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:37 pm

i was wondering what all did u doe to make the swap i also got a hachi that i want to 4g63 up but don't know what all i have 2 doe. making mounts and if the chassis is strong enough for the 4g63's power i am spot welding the chassis and am gonna get a cache u think i need crossmembers to stiffen cuz im making it into a drift car / daily driver

botjes · Post by **botjes** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:45 pm

i would like to see some pictures if u don't mind of the mounts and stuff and how it is now so i can gun for it