drifting upgrades for a 1980 corolla

89rsdrifter · 08-26-2004, 07:05 PM

i know i have asked a question pretty much the same as this but i still didnt get the info i was looking for.... i got told that there was little aftermarket behind this car but i didnt get told how or where to get hp out of this car, and about suspension upgrades....by the way thanks especially to soultron for the advice.....but what i need to know is where do i go or what do i do to get more hp out of it...it is a 1980 corolla hatch...im willin to do a motor swap if it is in best interest....maybe a a silvia s14 engine and tranny...crossbreedin but if it works it works...maybe a nissan z out of a 87 nissan pickup...btw it is a 5-speed

ma71supraturbo · 08-26-2004, 09:37 PM

Might want to talk to the guys at Toysport (www.toysport.com) -- they were probably one of the few companies modifying toyotas when your car came out and they are still around.

soultron · 08-27-2004, 06:58 AM

You're welcome, but remember, you can't do anything with more power until that suspension changes a bit. You have a 20+ year old car, it's a safe bet it's not it top shape under there. So far I did just shocks and wheels and tires to my car (1985) and I am now able to take turns so much better. The best part is most of the suspension stuff will only put the car down for the afternoon. And you will feel a change if you drive your car alot.
Have you tried the car out as it is?

(By the by, I was raised in richmond county N.C)

08-26-2004, 07:05 PM	#1
89rsdrifter Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: gaffney, south carolina Posts: 27	drifting upgrades for a 1980 corolla i know i have asked a question pretty much the same as this but i still didnt get the info i was looking for.... i got told that there was little aftermarket behind this car but i didnt get told how or where to get hp out of this car, and about suspension upgrades....by the way thanks especially to soultron for the advice.....but what i need to know is where do i go or what do i do to get more hp out of it...it is a 1980 corolla hatch...im willin to do a motor swap if it is in best interest....maybe a a silvia s14 engine and tranny...crossbreedin but if it works it works...maybe a nissan z out of a 87 nissan pickup...btw it is a 5-speed

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08-26-2004, 09:37 PM	#2
ma71supraturbo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 162	Might want to talk to the guys at Toysport (www.toysport.com) -- they were probably one of the few companies modifying toyotas when your car came out and they are still around.

08-27-2004, 06:58 AM	#3
soultron Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Willy NC. Posts: 1,059	You're welcome, but remember, you can't do anything with more power until that suspension changes a bit. You have a 20+ year old car, it's a safe bet it's not it top shape under there. So far I did just shocks and wheels and tires to my car (1985) and I am now able to take turns so much better. The best part is most of the suspension stuff will only put the car down for the afternoon. And you will feel a change if you drive your car alot. Have you tried the car out as it is? (By the by, I was raised in richmond county N.C)