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 Tare weight of KE 55 4 door?( future engine transplant)
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Fri, 10 June 2005 11:39
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I am contemplating a engine change for my 4 dr KE55 rolla, however due to the current Victorian rules restricting P platers from driving cars with a power to weight ratio of more than 125kw per tonne, i need to know a rough tare weight figure. PROBLEM! I still havnt managed to get my hands on a manual!
Originally i was looking at doing up a 12R corona engine i have in the shed, things like ported head, extractors and maybe even a suck through 2.0l supercharger setup however i have been persuaded that "there's no point spending money on and engine like that". I am there for leaning towards a Nissan RB30 from the VL's as there are plenty of parts available in my area.
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Bottom of the hill, Sydney
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April 2004
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Re: Tare weight of KE 55 4 door?( future engine transplant)
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Fri, 10 June 2005 13:05
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Tare weight should be on the rego papers.
It will be about 890kg.
I don't know about rego laws in Victoria but in NSW the biggest na engine you can put in a 890kg car is a 2.6l.
Check with an engineer to be sure.
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Fri, 10 June 2005 13:10
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thanks. i think i should be able to find a suitable engine. what would you suggest
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Bottom of the hill, Sydney
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April 2004
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Re: Tare weight of KE 55 4 door?( future engine transplant)
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Fri, 10 June 2005 13:33
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Depends on how much you want to spend and what you are restricted to.
You could fit a 5k, 2tg, 4ag, 1g, and the list goes on.
Have a search through the forums and you will find a fair bit of info on converting KE corolla's.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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Re: Tare weight of KE 55 4 door?( future engine transplant)
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Fri, 10 June 2005 13:37
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Has anyone else got any other suggestions on what type of engine i should go for. Or should i spend some money on the 12R.
I will also have the option of using the 4k thats already in it but it isn't in real good condition and maybe the 1500cc would have more edge over the 1200.
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Kilsyth, Melbourne
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September 2004
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Re: Tare weight of KE 55 4 door?( future engine transplant)
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Fri, 10 June 2005 23:34
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| sheam wrote on Fri, 10 June 2005 23:37 |
Has anyone else got any other suggestions on what type of engine i should go for. Or should i spend some money on the 12R.
I will also have the option of using the 4k thats already in it but it isn't in real good condition and maybe the 1500cc would have more edge over the 1200.
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btw the 4k is a 1300cc and the 3k is the 1200cc. any hu if u want some thing that is goin to be relatively cheap and simple a 2tg would be a good option. or if u want u could work over your 4k. there has been quite a bit of information on this topic recently.
gl with it all,
Cheers,Calvin
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Carlingford, Sydney
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Re: Tare weight of KE 55 4 door?( future engine transplant)
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Sat, 11 June 2005 23:41
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please dont waste your time with the 12r
it would be better to do a 4k if you want to go that way
or just wack a 2tg/4age in it
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