[TOMsGPTurbo]

Hey guys,

I have been floating around on here for years however I have never really posted any pics of my car or anything about it besides some troubles here and there.

About the car:
1987 Toyota Corolla II GP Turbo, 5sp manual with all lux options such as power everything velvor seats and interior lining, speakers in seats (bass engine like).
It had the 3ETE in it, which is a 1.5ltr SOHC 12v 4cyl EFI Turbo, however I replaced with a 4EFTE from a GT Starlet 1.3ltr 16v 4cyl EFI Turbo, and this is were my problems began.

When the engine was fitted I was lied to and told the electrics were done; however they haven't and I spent every last dollar on the conversion only to find out that it had some bad problems. It has taken about a year to find and get all the things needed to complete the conversion. I have the wiring loom and ecu now and I'm just waiting for them to be fitted.

A big thank you to Anthony Kellam (Toyota Shop) for helping me out and also to Stasi for sending me a spare 4e ECU. Plus all the boys & girls from Rolla-Club and Twincam16 who have helped me out.

This post has been edited by TOMsGPTurbo: 29 August 2004 - 12:23 PM

[Medicine_Man]

Keep at it Tom, you'll get there eventually, all conversions take your time and money..

[TOMsGPTurbo]

Thanks Justin, yeh lol I've taken the road less travelled and paid a costly price..... which I can't afford to pay... however I shall not say die and keep working on the car until I'm happy with it.

I've actually made the decision to not work in Southport anymore and move to Brisbane and catch public transport to work - This is well save a s##t load of money on fuel alone ($150 a fortnight) not to mention the wear on Maxi.

Some mods on Maxi:
2.25 exhaust of unknown brand
VDO boost gauge
Cold air intake (currently using the scoop however I have another setup in the gaurd)
Pod filter

Its not the best car in the world, hell its not even fast - but it's my car and I love it.

[ae82_in_melb]

man, ive never seen one of them before, looks fantastic! whats the history of them? good luck with it in the future, and all the best

[eviltwin]

that rocks dude can you post some interior pics, cheers

[TOMsGPTurbo]

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man, ive never seen one of them before, looks fantastic! whats the history of them? good luck with it in the future, and all the best

All Tercels/Corolla II/Corsa's were built at the Takaoka Plant in Toyota City*, Japan. My understanding is that only 6000 GP Turbo's were built. The chasis and body is based on the American tercel:
<--- one which has seen better days.

Australia never saw any Tercels/Corolla II/Corsa's besides the 4WD Tercel which is completely different all together. This means that all Tercels/Corolla II/Corsa's you see on Australia's roads have been imported.

Tercel: The Latin word for one-third. Also a fast-flying member of the falcon family whose males are one-third the size of the females.*

Toyota Tercel Product History <--- American however relates to the models seen in Australia
*All chronology dates are model year, unless noted otherwise. CY refers to "Calendar Year".*

Series Chronology

1980 - Introduced as Corolla Tercel with 4-cylinder 1.5L engine.
1981 - Minor exterior restyle.
1981 - 2nd generation engine.
1983 - 2nd generation introduced.
1983 - Name changed to Tercel.
1983 - 4-wheel drive introduced.
1984 - CY 1984 - Named "Best Buy" by Consumer's Digest.
1986 - Minor interior refinements.
1987 - 3rd generation introduced.
1987 - Redesigned engine introduced.
1988 - Minor exterior restyle.
1990 - Safety upgrades introduced.
1991 - 4th generation introduced.
1991 - Named "Best Buy" by Consumer's Digest.
1992 - Named "Best Buy" by Consumer's Digest.
1993 - Named "Best Buy" by Consumer's Digest.
1993 - Minor exterior restyle.
1993 - Safety upgrades introduced.
1994 - Named "Best Buy" by Consumer's Digest.
1995 - 5th generation introduced.
1995 - Redesigned engine introduced.
1995 - Named "Best in Class in Initial Quality" by J.D. Power & Associates
1995 - Among "Top Ten Models in Initial Quality" by J.D. Power & Associates
1997 - Introduction of CE grade.
1997 - Named "Most Fuel-Efficient Car" by Consumer Reports.
1997 - Among "Most Reliable Used Vehicles, MY's '89 to '95 - Consumer Reports
1997 - Named "Best in Class in Initial Quality" by J.D. Power & Associates.
1998 - Minor exterior restyle
1999 - Tercel ceases production for the U.S.

* = Contributed by the Pressroom @ Toyota.Com
I have other history which is more detailed however I can't seem to find it at the moment

Thanks for your kind words

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that rocks dude can you post some interior pics, cheers

Sure, here is one from my car.

[80OZT]

ey tom longtime no see

and for every1's info the seats in them are wicked and also bolt-in to ae92's

[Talasas]

I remember seeing on of those Corsas at the auction where I eventually bought my car. It wasn't all bad, my dad really liked it and wanted me to have it but I was afraid I wouldn't find parts for it. Can't remember what engine it was running.
Was a nice blue one which had similar front pop-up light to your. Good work on completing something different, it's so unusual here I almost thought you weren't from Australia please update your location...

Good stuff.

[ae82_in_melb]

so this car is FF, not AWD?

[TOMsGPTurbo]

Yes it is FF, however I wish it was a AWD... who knows maybe one day it will be

My dream would be to drop a 3SGTE and the running gear from a GT4 into the Rolla II... work the 3sgte to have 300kw at the wheels .... it would make one hell of a tarmac rally car.

Heya 80OZT, I've been a phantom.... I've been actually come in very regulary and reading heaps of posts, but you know what they say: "if you have nothing good to say don't say it at all" (jokes).

Talasas: Do you know how much the blue one went for? you should of bought it and joined the select few least it would of been safe in a Twimcam16 owners hands. I bought mine after a lot of sleepless nights wondering if it would be the correct choice.... I initally wanted a AE86 Sprinter but I couldn't find one in a suitable condition, so I bought the GP with mods in mind, basically it has 4 wheel disc's and its factory Turbo so a lot of doors would be opened when it comes to modifying.

[Boy Racer]

Very cool looking ride

[TOMsGPTurbo]

Hey guys, thought I'll post an update after 100years .... nothings changed, car is off the road still...

[twinner]

Hey mate, I remember reading this ages ago. Good to hear from you but nothing at all???

[TOMsGPTurbo]

Since that time a little more has been done:


Rescued from under the house



Cleaned up


4EFTE ECU wired up


Fuel tank changed


Suspension changed


FMIC fitted

Next on the list is Coilover suspension / brake upgrade / turbo upgrade / exhaust upgrade, looking forward to some track work soon.

Drive safe
Tom.

[twinner]

Love seeing the progress pics, Tom! Keep 'em coming!

[Subie_Kid]

Tom, come to the new site: forum dot twincam dot org dot au

[TOMsGPTurbo]

I did, but I can't post
It says to validate, but it can't find me, i can't even pm someone about it