'86 Corolla
 

I don't have the money just yet, and I was in the market of buying a '86 Corolla AE86 or a GTS (I think's there different models). I was wondering if thee are a lot of engine upgrades and how much HP do you think you can get out of it. Thanks.

Well I'm guessing you want this car because of the popular anime Initial D. Lucky for you, because of that show, some companies still make parts for that car. :)
An ae86 stock doesnt have much power. So if your goals are drag racing, I'd maybe look elsewhere.
But if you want to auto-x, or drift, then its a good vehicle. Especially because of its light weight. You should be able to produce 150-200hp depending on the amount of work and money you put into the engine.
But I would definatly focus on the suspension in that car. That, coupled with weight reduction would be your greatest strength.

drop in a 4A-GE (if its not stock). that engine is popular for aftermarket hardware

all depends how deep your/daddy's pockets are.

Oh man, that just reminded me of that guy who swapped an s2000 engine into the ae86. Damn was that a cool project.

Another cool car that is often overlooked (probably because it wasn't in Initial D) is the FB RX7s (1980-1985). If you know what you're doing, they can be very fun and very quick cars. They also sound like weed wackers.

To be honest I've never even heard of Initial-D, and I came accross the Corolla Watching some drift videos. But thanks for the input.

LOL, well check it out. go to animesuki.com and then series and then I, then initial d. the story follows a guy in a ae86 which everyone thinks is crap, but it isnt.
http://debianusers.org/albums/album02/d.sized.jpg

ohhhh can't wait until F&F 3. My car goes on sale after that movie.
shwitz you should buy a S13 (google = 240sx) its even better than the AE86 at drifting.

FYI -> AE86 came in 2 models, the SR5 and GTS.
The sr5 had a 4ac and the gts had a 4ag.
But if you want to be a D1 pro drifter then get the GTS version.


BTW. goodluck finding that 20year old corrola for under $5000

thats as far as i got on your post , then i hit reply. :knock_tee

the corolla pictured above just appears to be such a heap, then again im not a drifting fan.

I think the AE86 was the Corolla GTS... the SR5 had a different chassis name, AExx probably.

In Japan
AE86 = GTS
AE85 = SR5

In North America
AE86 = GTS and SR5

Trust me im a hardcore drifter!

Read the rest of the post! :D

I've seen one with a 3rotor swapped into it. Man that car flew.

I saw a very very fast AE86 when I was at E-town for the NHRA Sport Compact Fall Nationals. It was stupid fast. Stupid fast. I think it was from Puerto Rico. It's the only car I've seen drift down the entire 1/4 mile. Too bad Stu wasn't here, he'd be able to tell us all who the guy was and how he knows him and how they are friends.

actually no. the sr5 here is the ae84. my friend has one and thats whats on his chassis :D

mine says AE86, but you should go for the RX-7 there a helll of alot cheaper GT-Greg is selling his on www. for 3k i think its amazing.

sr5's and gts's are all ae86's
they only differ in 4ag vs. 4ac
interior parts
disks vs. drums
clusters gts reads 240km/h and the sr5 is 180 i think, never sat behind the wheel of an sr5 tho but i've deffinitly seen enough of them

if anyone wants to build their "drifter" go for an sr5 cause there cheap, get a 4agze swap done and convert the rest of the car to gts parts and your smileing :beerchug:

or instead of upgrading the parts to gts parts. Upgrade to performance parts. So instead of switching drum brakes for the gts disks. Get a big brake kit.

For the absolute record.

AE86 was the SR5

AE88 was the GTS

(I own both GTS and SR5)

AE86 Came in GT-S and SR5
basic differences that i can think of are
SR5
carburated engine
drum brakes in rear
black bumpers
maybe some interior differences
GTS
DOHC 16v engine
all around Disc brakes
2 tone paint
I've had a 1988 Corolla SR5 i think there known as AE92's
and I upgraded to a 1987 Corolla GT-S aka AE86 :smile:

I mean if you were to buy an SR5, and a GTS,from lets say 1986, in north america specifically, and look under the hood at the firewall, the SR5 would say AE86, and the GTS would say AE88.

Post some pics.

I saw a GT-S that said AE86 under the hood. It want's a converter Sr5... it was a full on Gt-S

Pics of?

Heres the chassis code for the SR5. i'll have to dig through some harddrives for a picture from the GTS

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../File00161.jpg

No pics, I was looking at buying that car, I was Initial D Taxed OUT of contention lol, It was a GT-S, had the 4ag and all, and I clearly saw "AE86" on the fire wall.

i have a 1985 GT-S

both the SR5 and GT-S r called AE86

the GT-S came with
--------------------------
front lip on the bumper
snowflake rims
stiffer shocks
3 spoke stearing wheel
diffrent cluster (check engline light)(oil pressure)
DOHC 16V 4A-GE fuel-injected motor
oil cooler
leather 2 tone seats / panels
4wheel dick breaks
better rear end
stronger fuel pump
sun roof (86-88)


PS i will take a pic of my code for u just to show it its also called AE86 on the GT-S

the SR5 in Jap r called AE85 but all AE86 in Jap r the GT-S, in the US and other part of the world both SR5 and GT-S r called AE86

Okay actually I was getting the chassis code on the firewall and the VIN confused. On the GTS, the VIN says AE88, on the SR5 the VIN says AE86.



JT2AE88S9H0280709
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Corol...QQcmdZViewItem


JT2AE88SXF0093055
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Corol...QQcmdZViewItem

:dunno: what can you do.

my 1985 GTS had a factory sunroof

then urs was a kouki (late 85).. mine is a zenki (early 85)

friggen ae86 is sooo rare
i had a blue one, but sold it ...
blew the motor ... lol

Also Initial D has a real life movie
Its for sale on e bay with english sub titles
I downloaded it
Its amazing
to bad I cant understand

I have an 84 SR5 Hatch. i am looking for a hatch for it, if anyone has any ideas on where to get one please e mail me I_M_CDN_EH169@hotmail.com. thanks

well if anyone wtb email me at ec_aero@hotmail.com and for the record SR5 and GTS are AE86 the only difference is the engine and disk brakes i know this is because i work on toyota dealership :P