Budget 4K Build

[fat496]

Hi guys I'm pretty new to this whole corolla scene. I have recently purchased a ke70 as a daily, and it has a bit of oil in the water, and I'd say it needs rings at a minimum. I was just going to do a 4age swap but because I didn't research enough before I bought the car (should have loomed for an Ae71, it appears) and the fact that I live in Mackay (not exactly easy to find parts up here), it's going to be easier to just rebuild the k motor.

Now I don't expect monster power from the thing, but would like it to be able to power up the range and be able to overtake safely.

What kind of mods should I be looking into that won't cost me a fortune, but will give me good bang for my buck?

Was thinking cam regrind, a bit off the head and a quick port job? Where's the best place to source pistons etc online? What should I do re carby? Ignition?

 

Thanks in advance guys, I've tried search but it's not being too friendly cause I can only access the net off my phone.

[Bamboo]

4k Pistons at BRISBANE AUTO EXCESS

 

70 bucks delivered

[GJM85]

Get a full acl rebuild kit and a new timing kit. Would probably set you back between 500-700$. That's pistons, rings, all bearings and gaskets, rear main seal, timing gears and chain. It's probably worth doing the spigot bearing in the back of the crank while the engines out. That's about 10$.

 

As for the mods it comes down to how much you have to spend. If you can afford the rebuild, just do a mild cam, ports and manifold match, electonic ignition, extractors and a webber. You'll spend an easy $1500 just doing that.

Edited May 13, 2011 by GJM85

[fat496]

Cheers guys.

I just found the wiki on how to build a tough K.

Pretty much answers everything I needed to know.

[keto_82]

link...?

[Scott_87]

http://www.rollaclub.com/faq/index.php?title=Tech:Engine/K_Series/How_to_build_a_tough_K_motor