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1999 Corolla CE Rat style

Discussion in '8th Gen' started by Levi Runsick, Jul 11, 2013.

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    Levi Runsick New Member

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    Thoughts on my car? I would like to do a 2jz swap and convert left hand drive to right hand drive soon. Any tips or advice?

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    Levi Runsick, Jul 11, 2013
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    Thats definitely new, pictures are a little hard to see but if you plan on doing what you mentioned... you have A LOT of work ahead of you.
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    This is rat rod...

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    JustA4Banger, Jul 11, 2013
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    Its on the road to rat. I have 1 fender rusting out currently. I put my own twist onto things. I dont know what to call it. I am doing a Euro ratstyle mixed with street art and some of my own tastes.
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    i know i do, I am a mechanic im just trying to see if anyone has done this before and what problems they encountered and how they went about fixing it.
    Levi Runsick, Jul 11, 2013
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    I do not believe that a 2JZ will fit in this engine bay without extremely heavy fabrication (for RWD), and it's likely impossible if you want to keep it FWD.

    You might be able to find an AE111 half-cut, which would have the necessary components to convert your car to RHD.
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    Ive heard of a guy with a 8th gen like mine and did the full 2jz swap. he used the IS300 axles
    Levi Runsick, Jul 11, 2013
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    IS-300 axles implies RWD. What driveshaft? What tranny? There's no tranny/ds tunnel in this car, so that must have been one hell of a conversion! The wheelbase is off, but the rear track is within 1" between the two.

    I've been an 8th gen guy since 2002 and I have never seen any evidence of a 2JZ conversion.

    There are a few AE101s, however, that have this conversion done. There is damn near nothing left of the original Corolla at that point though. No interior, no front firewall, fuel cell needed, etc...

    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.326690930722714.76197.185859051472570&type=3
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    Just buy a 91 supra get a 2jz and call it a day noob
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    JZ swap is a good fit for both MKII and MKIII Supras.
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    I know all the work needed to be done. See I want to do something no one does. It is possible and I know nothing will be "corolla" there is a reason to my madness. It is a challenge! that is the point! buying a supra is too easy, its the same with hondas. people mod them cause its easier and unchallenging.
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    I already fucking love this guy.
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    Cause he bashes on Hondas?:please:
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    No not cause that. Cause of the challenge. I dont want the easy way out. I want something difficult and something not one person has EVER done.
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    Sounds like a plan!

    I think just parts alone will cost at least $4000.
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    I was gonna say, that's not traditionally "rat" style, or ratrod. But it sure is different, can't say I've ever seen anything like it before!

    And good luck with the RWD and RHD conversion. With enough money and motivation, you can do anything! :awyeah:

    Oh, and I made all the pics bigger. When you upload them, just click "insert all images as fullsize"
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    Nope because he doesn't turn into a little bitch when told something is gonna be a pain in the ass and expensive. Sounds like he doesn't care that it's a waste of money to do this to "just a corolla".
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    He sounds like a boss, the kind of new members we need to keep the TRD spirit alive :fyeah:
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    We all like. To say we gonna turbo our corollas , put a skyline engine on a Honda fit and drive a crx 180 mph but if your willing to waste time money and energy gob bless u sir truely a boss
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    Thanks so much guys for all the help! I will post more pics as I progress in mods!
    Levi Runsick, Jul 11, 2013
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    Spoken like a true debbie downer.
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    So I got the fender grinded down today. Now its outside rusting very very slowly.... Any advice?

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    Acid and hydrogen peroxide:

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    X2^^ If you can do something about the plastic bumpers that'll be good. I've seen a fully rusted corolla before but the bumpers, being plastic, stood out a lot.
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    I think the whole forum saw that rolla.
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    Ah I forgot someone posted that one here. I was following him on Instagram like a year ago, when he only did his hood.
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    What this one? The bumper doesn't seem to stand out that much, it looks just as crappy as the rest of it lol.
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    To me that stands out a lot
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    1010985_279539175519476_656335456_n.jpg Im not going to rust my whole car. It is going to look somewhat similar to the accord.
    Levi Runsick, Jul 12, 2013
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    id say to do the bumpers, throw acetone on it, and mix clear coat with beer and salt
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    Dafuq
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