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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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I have found one of these in very nice condition, is it worth getting, its a 5 speed, Dual Cam, I haven't been able to find anything about these cars. I just want to know if there is anything i can do to this car and what companys offer parts and such for them. So if anybody knows anything about these cars if would greatly appreciated. Thanks
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 06:22 PM
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i really doubt anyone is supplying parts includeing toyota. The car is way too old to really be considered for mass part making. Toyota is only required to have enought stock for parts replacement for i think 10 years and seeing that car is over 20 years old its a long shot and parts are going to be a pain to find.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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I am not looking for replacement parts, i am looking for performance parts and such. I just want to know if any big companys make anything for this car, maybe apexi, hks, toms, jdm parts, stuff like, and i will be damned if i goto a dealership for anything them people are all crazy/stupid and the prices are to high.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 06:28 PM
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there could be some very old performace parts for it.
I would just turbo it and if the enigine blew..just put a 2T or a 3T engine in it hehehe
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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yeah throw a 3tc in there....my uncle has a 77 corrola runnin 12.2 n/a.....there so easy to build compared to newer engines....
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 08:02 PM
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TRD makes some racing parts, believe it or not but my friend bought a turbo kit for a toyota paseo, those are very uncommon
Old Sep 23, 2003 | 11:28 PM
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thanks guys, i am thinking about going and gettin it, i will post pics the day i buy it.
Old Sep 26, 2003 | 01:10 PM
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dude, my mom had one of those when i was born
Old Sep 26, 2003 | 07:17 PM
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Turbo it yourself!!!!!!!!!! That's what I had to do since NOBODY makes ---- for 1990 Corollas!
Old Sep 27, 2003 | 10:27 AM
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if its a two hatchback GTS or 2 dr period it has a following like civics.search truenoor GTS couple guys round here have put the 7mgte in it.one of the makes something like 280whp on stock turbo. or the mr2 engine will fit. around here you se them once in a while but sobody wants to sell and those who r looking for$$$$$$$$$$$$. ill try to find some sites cuz i was going to get one.
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