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Launceston, Tasmania
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April 2004
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4A-GE KE70
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Sun, 02 May 2004 11:09
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I've been thinking on what I'd like to do engine wise to my little KE70. I've thought about bore'ing out the little 4K-C and working off that... But then I thought about just jamming a RWD 4A-GE in there. Will probably replace the gearbox with a AE86 item and I will most likely have to replace the diff also along with the front disc's so alot more work/money involved than just working off the 4K-C but I think it would be worth it.
So the question I'm asking is, seeing I plan on doing most of the work myself, will it be a really huge task getting the thing to fit? Or will it just fit straight in? I've been told that I will need a AE86 cross-member as well? is this so? My old man will be helping me out, hes handy with cars and has a few connections so he will come in handy making it all light work and can show me what I may be doing wrong 
I haven't quite got the funds yet, so I'm kind of planning ahead and I'm still getting prices from a few companys that stock 4A-GE's and other AE86 parts, but being situated in Tasmania it could be a pain getting it all shipped down.
Any advice or do's and don't's will be good.
Also I've been reading over some of the tech articles on the site, I'm sure they will come in handy 
Cheers,
Josh
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Location:
Newcastle, Hunter Valley
Registered:
January 2004
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Re: 4A-GE KE70
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Sun, 02 May 2004 11:14
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you need the ae71 crossmember and convert the cable clutch to hydrolic
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Location:
Newcastle, Hunter Valley
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January 2004
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Re: 4A-GE KE70
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Sun, 02 May 2004 11:16
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also ive got a cross member for sale,pm if you believe its worth shipping to tas
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Location:
Launceston, Tasmania
Registered:
April 2004
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Location:
Vic
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: 4A-GE KE70
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Sun, 02 May 2004 11:29
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Its a pretty easy process but can be time consuming & a real pain.
The worst part is removing the dash etc to change the heater core and pedal box, its not something i'd be happy to do again.
Everything is pretty much bolt in using parts from an Ae71.
Its well worth it & i'm still running the original diff & brakes which are fine for street use.
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Location:
Montrose, VIC
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May 2002
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Location:
Launceston, Tasmania
Registered:
April 2004
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Re: 4A-GE KE70
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Sat, 08 May 2004 12:40
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Thanks for the input guys, I'll see how it all goes when the time comes
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Toymods Social Secretary
Location:
Sydney
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: 4A-GE KE70
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Sat, 08 May 2004 23:21
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It's a pity you dont live in Sydney - there is a wonderful place called "Pick'n'Payless", where you will find about 15 AE71's and plenty of parts to put a good one together...
Check the "worst car ever" link in my signature.
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Location:
Launceston, Tasmania
Registered:
April 2004
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Re: 4A-GE KE70
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Sun, 09 May 2004 04:21
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Damn, although, I have a few relatives in Sydney *Plan starting for form*
Had a look at that thread, love your work, shame about the defect. Hopefully nothing like that will happen to me.
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Location:
Montrose, VIC
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May 2002
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Re: 4A-GE KE70
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Sun, 09 May 2004 06:46
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Ack, why not import a wreck from one of the wreckers in Vic 
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