got one77 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Posted August 12, 2008 Hey guys and gals just got my first corolla 77 model with a 4k engine and have just been given a 77 2 door coupe which needs a bit of love. As i am very new to these types of cars (normally 6 or 8 cylinders )(should have changed earlier) My wife and I would like to ask if the motor and gearbox out of the 2 door is better than the 4k and if not how do we make the current 4k a bit more savage. We managed to pick up the ke30 for 1k it had been sitting still for 5 years and you could have knocked us down with a feather when after a cap and a half of fuel was poured in it fired (unf***ing believable) and has not stopped purring since.Any advice would be greatly appreciated Thanks R&C Quote
silverra23 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Posted August 12, 2008 More than likely have the same engine and gearbox combo in them. Unless one is a 4 speed and the other is a 5 speed. There is lots of info in the knowledge base/faq section at the top of the web page..click on that and it will tell you can get more speed if you want it ;) Quote
dashills Posted August 12, 2008 Report Posted August 12, 2008 Hey guys and gals just got my first corolla 77 model with a 4k engine and have just been given a 77 2 door coupe which needs a bit of love. As i am very new to these types of cars (normally 6 or 8 cylinders )(should have changed earlier) My wife and I would like to ask if the motor and gearbox out of the 2 door is better than the 4k and if not how do we make the current 4k a bit more savage. We managed to pick up the ke30 for 1k it had been sitting still for 5 years and you could have knocked us down with a feather when after a cap and a half of fuel was poured in it fired (unf***ing believable) and has not stopped purring since.Any advice would be greatly appreciated Thanks R&C hi mate , its got a 4k and is it better than a 4k .a 4k is a 4k . being in the same boat by having 6's and i have a v8 i do understand what you mean , 4k 's are no V8 power house but the best you can do is keep them simple , and maintain it to the best of your ability . keep the oil up and fresh, pionts, leads, plugs and carby tuned and you can't kill it . oh by the way keep your eye on the thermostat and water level . cheers ,keep rollin' Quote
TE278U Posted August 12, 2008 Report Posted August 12, 2008 would it be too much too ask for some pictures?????? Quote
got one77 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Posted August 13, 2008 would it be too much too ask for some pictures?????? Will have to get them for you tommorow, kids love to waste batteries in games and sh*t Quote
got one77 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Posted August 13, 2008 More than likely have the same engine and gearbox combo in them. Unless one is a 4 speed and the other is a 5 speed. There is lots of info in the knowledge base/faq section at the top of the web page..click on that and it will tell you can get more speed if you want it ;) Thank you i am fairly new to this chat stuff too so please bear with me cheers Quote
got one77 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Posted August 13, 2008 hi mate , its got a 4k and is it better than a 4k .a 4k is a 4k . being in the same boat by having 6's and i have a v8 i do understand what you mean , 4k 's are no V8 power house but the best you can do is keep them simple , and maintain it to the best of your ability . keep the oil up and fresh, pionts, leads, plugs and carby tuned and you can't kill it .oh by the way keep your eye on the thermostat and water level . cheers ,keep rollin' Will do thank you Quote
got one77 Posted August 14, 2008 Author Report Posted August 14, 2008 quote name='got one77' date='Aug 13 2008, 07:05 PM' post='267973'] Will have to get them for you tommorow, kids love to waste batteries in games and sh*t Quote
JiP Posted August 14, 2008 Report Posted August 14, 2008 Since they donth are the same I'd choose which ever one is in better condition. (Less smokey) Tidy little car you have there. Where ya from?? Brisbane? Quote
got one77 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Report Posted August 15, 2008 Since they donth are the same I'd choose which ever one is in better condition. (Less smokey) Tidy little car you have there. Where ya from?? Brisbane? Gladstone Qld Quote
Clapped out Posted August 15, 2008 Report Posted August 15, 2008 I must admit thats one tidy 30! I can't believe they still have these things up in gladstone, cheers phatke30! Quote
got one77 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Report Posted August 15, 2008 I must admit thats one tidy 30! I can't believe they still have these things up in gladstone, cheers phatke30! Neither could i untill my next door neighbour bought it home. He is one of the most pedantic people i have ever met,it sat at his mother inlaws for 5 years untouched and not turned. The main expense was four new tyres as the original ones were flat on one side(only the bottom side). we put some fuel in and the rest is history. Best investment we have made for a while. R&C Quote
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