Ae86 newbie

[malflip1]

So I’ve been in the rotary game for awhile, now I switch to the corolla game! Super excited!! So now I found this beautiful find of an ae86 with a 3tc engine swapped in it. I want to clean her up and add some parts, possible turbo. As far as now, I’d like to upgrade the radiator and install the power steering back in with the Ac. Soo please all experience corolla brother help me out on the right direction. All website info and inputs will be appreciated. Thanks


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[totta Crolla]

Welcome to the club !
First thing to check with the steering is the rack that you already have, do you know if it is a power steering rack that has been de-powered (look for fluid pipes around the housing) or if it is a manual rack conversion ?
Most on here will tell you to keep the manual rack, personally I find the car so much nicer and easier to drive with power steering.

[malflip1]

(02-08-2018 04:43 PM)totta Crolla Wrote:  Welcome to the club !
First thing to check with the steering is the rack that you already have, do you know if it is a power steering rack that has been de-powered (look for fluid pipes around the housing) or if it is a manual rack conversion ?
Most on here will tell you to keep the manual rack, personally I find the car so much nicer and easier to drive with power steering.

Hey man thanks for the feedback, could you possible show me a visual on a power steering rack. I also feel it’s nicer to drive with power steering. Thanks my man


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[totta Crolla]

(02-08-2018 10:26 PM)malflip1 Wrote:  

(02-08-2018 04:43 PM)totta Crolla Wrote:  Welcome to the club !
First thing to check with the steering is the rack that you already have, do you know if it is a power steering rack that has been de-powered (look for fluid pipes around the housing) or if it is a manual rack conversion ?
Most on here will tell you to keep the manual rack, personally I find the car so much nicer and easier to drive with power steering.

Hey man thanks for the feedback, could you possible show me a visual on a power steering rack. I also feel it’s nicer to drive with power steering. Thanks my man


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The top rack is power steering

[banpei]

Welcome to the club!
Not sure if it's something you seek but as you mention turbo charging your 3T-C, some Japanese Toyotas featured a 3T-GTE and someone around here is selling one:
http://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-3TGTE

Out of the box it's a nice as it's turbo charged, has twin spark and makes about 160hp, but don't expect magic from this engine: it's supposedly a beast to find (proper) tuning parts for. Even in Japan there are no tuning companies specialized in this engine.

[malflip1]

(02-08-2018 10:54 PM)totta Crolla Wrote:  

(02-08-2018 10:26 PM)malflip1 Wrote:  

(02-08-2018 04:43 PM)totta Crolla Wrote:  Welcome to the club !
First thing to check with the steering is the rack that you already have, do you know if it is a power steering rack that has been de-powered (look for fluid pipes around the housing) or if it is a manual rack conversion ?
Most on here will tell you to keep the manual rack, personally I find the car so much nicer and easier to drive with power steering.

Hey man thanks for the feedback, could you possible show me a visual on a power steering rack. I also feel it’s nicer to drive with power steering. Thanks my man


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The top rack is power steering

    so it seems to have the power steering rack. Still feels stiff though. Haven’t checked for fluid. But if they did depowered it. What’s the next step and which fluid should I use. Thanks



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(02-09-2018 12:50 AM)malflip1 Wrote:  

(02-08-2018 10:54 PM)totta Crolla Wrote:  

(02-08-2018 10:26 PM)malflip1 Wrote:  

(02-08-2018 04:43 PM)totta Crolla Wrote:  Welcome to the club !
First thing to check with the steering is the rack that you already have, do you know if it is a power steering rack that has been de-powered (look for fluid pipes around the housing) or if it is a manual rack conversion ?
Most on here will tell you to keep the manual rack, personally I find the car so much nicer and easier to drive with power steering.

Hey man thanks for the feedback, could you possible show me a visual on a power steering rack. I also feel it’s nicer to drive with power steering. Thanks my man


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The top rack is power steering

so it seems to have the power steering rack. Still feels stiff though. Haven’t checked for fluid. But if they did depowered it. What’s the next step and which fluid should I use. Thanks



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    found these two lines are cut, which I’m assuming is relative to the power steering. Are these steel or rubber hoses? Where do they connect. Sorry to bother but I want to rebuild it. Engine still turns on and runs strong. But she’s been neglected for awhile. As with the tranny. Thanks my man.



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[malflip1]

(02-08-2018 10:58 PM)banpei Wrote:  Welcome to the club!
Not sure if it's something you seek but as you mention turbo charging your 3T-C, some Japanese Toyotas featured a 3T-GTE and someone around here is selling one:
http://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-3TGTE

Out of the box it's a nice as it's turbo charged, has twin spark and makes about 160hp, but don't expect magic from this engine: it's supposedly a beast to find (proper) tuning parts for. Even in Japan there are no tuning companies specialized in this engine.

Hey man thanks for that info. Tried opening the page, but wouldn’t let me open. I’ll try later.


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[bozu]

Welcome! Got some pictures of your car?

I have some AC parts for sale, let me know if you're interested.

[malflip1]

(02-09-2018 09:08 AM)bozu Wrote:  Welcome! Got some pictures of your car?

I have some AC parts for sale, let me know if you're interested.

    . Def interested in the Ac. Is it the whole system? Thanks my bro



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(02-09-2018 01:38 PM)malflip1 Wrote:  

(02-09-2018 09:08 AM)bozu Wrote:  Welcome! Got some pictures of your car?

I have some AC parts for sale, let me know if you're interested.

. Def interested in the Ac. Is it the whole system? Thanks my bro



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    some more pics, just got her on Tuesday



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[totta Crolla]

Having a power steering rack already fitted makes your job so much easier
Those two steel pipes connect to the power steering pump.
If you search on this forum you can find the factory service manual (FSM) and the power steering is covered in some detail.