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Drift Corona
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Wed, 20 October 2004 05:57
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I have a RT142 Corona that I would like to set up for drift use. It used to be street driven but was defected so I decided to make it a track only. At the moment it is fully stripped and needs some stuff to get going. It has the 22-RE in it at the moment but it lacks the omph to slide.
1 - What engine could I use? I have learnt that the 1G-GTE is a popular choice for the ST141 as it goes in with minmal fuss. Are there any other engines I could use, preferably turbo? How much more does the 1G weight?
2 - What diff could I use? It has the solid axle and a locked centre at the moment but it won't last very long. Seeing that its a Borg Warner, I was wondeing if a mini-spool could be avaliable for it. What other choices do I have?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Adam
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Drift Corona
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Wed, 20 October 2004 06:01
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A 1G will most likely weigh less than a 22RE, that was the case with Nark's 21R-C. A 3TGTE might be a goer, but these are generally becoming a bit old, and a 3SGTE would be great, but it is a pain in the arse conversion.
Get a Hilux diff, get a Hilux clutch pack LSD and get it tightened, and you'll never have to worry about it breaking, just wearing out like any other diff.
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Drift Corona
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Wed, 20 October 2004 06:03
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Yup, my 1G-GTE weighed less than the 21R-C.
You can put an F-series or a G-series diff in. F-series should be strong enough, but I suppose you're planning on drifting so the G-series might be the goer.
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Adelaide - Drift Capital
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September 2004
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Re: Drift Corona
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Wed, 20 October 2004 06:11
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Thanks for the speedy replies  21R-C? Never heard of that engine before or the 3T-GTE. I'm more of a Nissan man but you can't beat the Toyota tuffness.
How hard is it swap to a Hilux diff and what year? Is it IRS? Also, the G-series, whats that? I'm unfamiliar with all these Toyota codes 
I was thinking getting the 1G cause there is a half cut Supra with a manual trans sitting at friend's dad's workshop.
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Adelaide - Drift Capital
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September 2004
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Re: Drift Corona
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Wed, 20 October 2004 06:13
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Oh and another thing, is the 22-RE worth anything? Its done 280k+ but still pulls alright.
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Drift Corona
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Thu, 21 October 2004 00:22
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Mad bro. But how come you don't have your arm out the window?
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Re: Drift Corona
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Thu, 21 October 2004 00:28
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Next corner bro I get out of the car and walk alongside it.
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Re: Drift Corona
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Thu, 21 October 2004 00:35
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tas
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June 2002
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Re: Drift Corona
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Thu, 21 October 2004 07:15
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"G-series = Hilux diff
F-series = Supra diff (smaller)
T-series = What you have (tiny)"
eh wich supra are you refering to? Mk3 supra's are all G series too.
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Re: Drift Corona
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Thu, 21 October 2004 07:23
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Oops, silly me.
Mk I and Mk II Supras. 
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November 2002
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Re: Drift Corona
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Thu, 21 October 2004 07:28
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You'll also find that the diff he has is the Borg Warner jobbie, NOT a T-series.
G-series is probably the only one worth upgrading to.
Suggest a 4 cylinder for track use... a 3SGTE would be ideal but a difficult swap as they were never sold in a traditional RWD layout so there are added conversion difficulties. You may be better stickign with your Nissan know-how and using a CA or SR.
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Re: Drift Corona
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Thu, 21 October 2004 07:36
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G series 8" centre avaliable in LSD Hilux, Landcruiser, IV Supra
F series 7.5" Centre Crowns/Cressida's/Corona's/Spra's also avaliable LSD
T sreries corona's/celica's corolla's.
All F series IRS or solid centres are common and will go into eact other.
Same with the G series (I think)
T series = small.
F series should put up with the power.
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Re: Drift Corona
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Thu, 21 October 2004 07:58
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I'd vote F series as well... G series is overkill, heavier than you need and has the disadvantage of being 5-stud.
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Re: Drift Corona
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Thu, 21 October 2004 08:02
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I wouldn't exactly call 5-stud a disadvantage, means a bigger selection of rims for the back. Doesn't have to match the front if it doesn't have to be legal. The only reason I suggested it is that its just as easy to fit and will never be phased at all.
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Location:
Adelaide - Drift Capital
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September 2004
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Re: Drift Corona
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Thu, 21 October 2004 13:44
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There are a few engines that I could use so its a hard choice. I want a engine that goes in with minimal modifications and I was thinking that a CA or SR would be excellent but some problems come with using a Nissan engine in a Toyota.
How hard is it to swap over to a Hilux diff? And what year does it have to be?
Thanks
Oh and gianttomato, that ain't drift, thats just mild oversteer 
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Re: Drift Corona
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Thu, 21 October 2004 13:48
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Nope definitely 'drift'. I was all crossed up pre apex (I have the action sequence!) and the lap was the slowest one all day (but still faster than a stock GTR).
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Re: Drift Corona
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Thu, 21 October 2004 14:03
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Use no less than a Hilux diff, shimmed to the buggery (9" shims fit them too - much cheaper than Toyota ones!), and even then don't be surpised if it loses it's LSD effect with a bit of abuse. It's dead easy to swap the front over to 5 stud as well, and then practically bolt on Skyline brakes. This means you can have a great selection of old Falcon rims. Then drop in a 1G, with as much done to it as you can afford - preferably aftermarket ECU, decent fuel system, decent sized turbo, etc. etc. Combine it with a good clutch, and rip into some serious circle work!
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Cabramatta, NSW
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Re: Drift Corona
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Thu, 21 October 2004 23:56
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| gianttomato wrote on Thu, 21 October 2004 23:48 |
but still faster than a stock GTR
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d00d! That's because teh GT-R is a 4WD so it can't do fully mad d0rifut0s as quickly as teh c0r0n4!
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Re: Drift Corona
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Fri, 22 October 2004 02:44
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Dmaster first of all let me be the first to welcome you to toymods 
GO the 1GGTE gem of a motor in the corona and I have plenty of spares as I have tow spare fuxored motors, im always happy to help out a fellow adeladian with 1GGTE issues, it would prolly be the easiest swap and should have you d spec corona drifting well
Norbie GT nice work on the hijack of teh thread
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Location:
Adelaide - Drift Capital
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Re: Drift Corona
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Sun, 24 October 2004 12:29
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Thanks for the advice, greatly appreciated. I keep this thread updated with some pics when the work on it starts.
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Melbourne
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March 2003
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Re: Drift Corona
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Sun, 24 October 2004 13:43
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Why not just keep the 22r-e untill it dies? They are pretty torquey and if u keep it in the powerband (3500-5000) u'll be able to smoke the wheels up in 2nd no probs.
Presonally if i were you i'd just keep the 22r-e, keep the locked diff untill that breaks too and fork out for a better suspension package. Then just save your money for something better while you use this car.
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Brunswick, W.A.
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December 2003
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Re: Drift Corona
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Sun, 24 October 2004 23:19
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Hmmm no I wouldn't keep the 22re, as i have seen a corona in action at the collie motorplex and trust me it doesn't do all that well. Sure the guy tries hard but it just doesnt have the power. Ok engine choice, since there is a supra front cut that yu know of and can get it cheap - then go for that. Plus most of the time sixes are torquier than the fours. Now for a choice of diff, I always build better than I have to so I would say a G series diff. Breaking stuff is just not fun...
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Adelaide - Drift Capital
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September 2004
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Re: Drift Corona
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Mon, 25 October 2004 05:02
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^^ Haha sick. Another Corona on the circuit. Got any pics of it?
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Brunswick, W.A.
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December 2003
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Re: Drift Corona
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Mon, 25 October 2004 13:24
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No sorry no pics. Oh and just one last thing make sure you do get your suspension right. The corona driver at collie came around a fast right hander, had massive body roll, ran wide onto the sand, hit the rut on the edge of the track and up on 2 wheels and almost rolled. From then on he just went slow around the track. I guess he figured out that he didnt have the right setup, but luckily enough he found that out earlier rather than later....
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Adelaide - Drift Capital
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Re: Drift Corona
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Mon, 25 October 2004 13:59
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Hahaha, yeah, stiff suspension is on the top of my list.
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Melbourne, Australia
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Re: Drift Corona
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Tue, 26 October 2004 02:06
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| Nark wrote on Fri, 22 October 2004 09:56 |
d00d! That's because teh GT-R is a 4WD so it can't do fully mad d0rifut0s as quickly as teh c0r0n4!
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