AE86 Models and types ( zenki / kouki )

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Quote:s.bjelke wrote:
what is kouki and zenki?

Widar wrote:
There are also different types of AE86 during the years, Zenki (early in japanese?), 83-85 and Kouki (Late in japanese?), 85-87.

There are some differenses on the modells, like LSD, drive shafts, bodywork and cannot be exchanged between modells without modification.

Zenki i just the 83-85, Kouki 85-87, nothing else

Correct...zenki lsds have 22 or 23 spline axles while the kouki has 2 extra splines. The only other differences are cosmetic ie: kouki version has wrap around park lights on the bumper while zenki is flat faced...whitline & redline tailghts etc etc. Afaik the drive shafts and panel work are the same but my knowledge only extends to the AUS & JDM versions

fwiw the australian delivered ae86 known as the "Toyota Sprinter" came with 4ac engine & s series rear end (drum)...very much the downscaled version of the JDM release (basically an ae85 without the 3au)

The JDM versions also have gtv, gtz & gt apex. Most of the differences are cosmetic

for those of you interested http://www.billzilla.org/carindex.htmhas some interesting info on variants & upgrades for the ae86 & 4age series of engine[/quote]