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| MYKP61 |
01-2006
Best part is, the guy even towed it to my house!
It had small mods like the JDM Lisse Badge, Bugeye Tails, TRD Rear spoiler and PIAA headlamps.
Suspension was lowered with generic front coilover sleeves and cut rear spings.
03-2006
Interior took a couple of hours and a bucket full of dirt before it started looking like this - I should've taken some before shots.
Just added new interior stuff
330mm Nardi steering wheel
Pair of Recaro N-joy seats
Retro-fitted center console
Aluminum-finish dash inserts
Sabelt seatbelt
Re-upholstered back seats
Re-upholstered back seats
04-2006
AME Racing 13x7 on Yokohama A539 175/50/13
Fender Mirrors
and some polishing....
05-2006
Getting ready for TORC / All ToyotaFest '06
Added some more parts
Cusco Front/Rear Strut bars
Weber 32/36 DD
Got 2nd place :)
08-2006
Got new Shoes!!!
Advan A3A 13x6
05-2007
It's almost been my daily driver for the past 1.5yrs; it never had any major problems. I guess the previous owner did a great job! But I always craved for more power and would often think about doing an engine swap.
Too much lurking into forums, looking at others' clean, modded kp's made me decide to go for it.
Plan was to do a high horse 4AG swap. Since it was common, I figure it'll be easy looking for a shop/mechanic. But after doing some research/homework, I realized that it's wayyyy over my budget. Juicing out the 4K engine would be cheaper.
Stage III would be best since I wanted to get the most (at least) out of the little 4K engine. It would be perfect since I got myself another daily driver - this'll be more of a weekend joy!
08-2007
Found a local mechanic who's up for the job and make things happen. He required the engine - which was great! I get to keep the car at home.
Now off to work...
Planned setup was:
- Port/Polish
- TRD spec cams
- OS Valves
- Toyota 5K Pistons
- Dual Weber 40s
- Lightened Flywheel
Mechanic estimated 2 months to complete the job.
So the waiting begins............................................
08-2008
Still waiting..............................
08-2009
Still waiting..............................
06-2010
FINALLY!!!
Got the engine back
I can't believe it took almost 3years... But the important thing is that my engine's back! Looks good so far; missing some parts like the Flywheel, Oil cap, Harness, Fuel cap...
But I'm still happy I got it back
Test fitting the intake/exhaust manifold
08-2010
Off to RACETOYS / DB Autocare for completion
03-2011
Woohoo!!! I Finally got the car
Thanks to:
Kuya Ray and Dee of RACETOYS/DB Autocare
Kuya Rodel
Jon 'backspin' - you da man!
Current pics of the car
Got Bud? (poor mans catch can)
4K Headers fab'd by Rodel
Stainless steel exhaust by RACETOYS
Thanks for looking!
For comments/suggestions
jason@j-werkz.com
nice starlet, Hey I was wondering where did you get the intake manifold? Thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks! Got it from Australia (made by Redline)
Deletehttp://www.redlineauto.com.au/products/product/12-3062?category=BFLXHVLE&
Your Starlet is BEAUTIFUL. How much power does it make with the new build? Those headers in the pictures when you got the motor back... Who makes them?
ReplyDeleteThanks! Not really sure but it's not that much :)
DeleteHeaders was purchased from a forum member (kp61.net), let me know if you want it.
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous Starlet! Where did you score that grille?
ReplyDeletedo you still have this starlet?
ReplyDeleteIs this car still available
ReplyDeleteWhat is the diameter of the exhaust pipes, is a 4-1 or 4-2-1?
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