A 92 corolla DX wagon into a tuner car ANY HELP...PLEASE READ

[cexsiman]

My first ride was an ae92 LE with a 4afe auto, loved the car and wanted a throatier sound, all i did was take a cheap cone filter from an auto parts store and some exhaust piping to adapt it to the intake, and bobs your uncle, the car sounded A LOT BETTER! its all i wanted, i didnt care if it was faster or had 900 fwhp, so i know where you are coming from. I'd say start with an intake, and spend the money you do have on fixing anything thats broken, (power windows, door handles, blown speakers, etc.) stuff like that cleans up the car a lot more than you would think. you say you want some rims, go for it, go for what you think looks good on the car, dont go huge, maybe 15" MAX, but you can get pretty decent looking and fairly inexpensieve rims that size. i'm not a fan of those huge decals across the windshields and all that but if its something you want to do, then do it, like they said earlier, its your effin car make it look like what you want it to look like. its not the newest car and probally has some miles on it, you might also want to consider putting on a new suspension or at least some aspects of it, that will change the way the car feels dramatically at times. and i dont know about you, but i loved driving my corolla, (although it was clean) i dont care what it looks like parked in the driveway, if it drives good, thats what made me happy.

best of luck.

[Rivan16]

Originally Posted by Awheet

ok i dotn think were all on the same page.. I want to just put in a muffler that can roar and pass inspection which will be a glass pack and i want some rims and replace the shifter knob and pedals and get an air filter and and some good oil since my car is so old thats about it.. I dont have alot of money and i dont know alot about engines and turbos and superchargers.

Hello Aheet!!
I can see what it is you want to do. You have a "not so popular" ride and will like to make a change so it catches ppl's attention in a good way. A "Wagon" is never cool from the factory stand point especifically from that time frame. Compared that wagon of the early 90's to say the 2000 Mazda Protege5. The MP5 is a hot looking wagon from factory as manufacturers ARE trying to sale an already hot and mildly tuned ride.
SO, for starters let's work on the easy and cheap stuff first. As you learn with time then you can go into engine swaps and performance. For now here are some ideas that will give some aggressive looks and sounds, to say the least.
Interchangable parts:
1991 AE92 Corolla SR5 & GTS, 2door coupe...you can use springs, coilovers, brake rotors, wheels Front SPorts seats, steering wheels!! The GTS has "Sportier looking" items than the Sr5, so go that route for better looks. Visit some salvage yards and try to find those items.

Ebay:
Search parts from 1989-1992 4 door sedan or even the 1991 AE92 Corolla GTS & Sr5 2 door coupes.
Lowering Springs 1.8"...$114 + s&h...looks and suspension performance.
Strut Tower Brace...$10 + s&h...for looks and suspension performance.
Clear Euro-Corner Lights...$18 + s&h...for looks.
Intake...$20 + s&h...looks and engine performance.
Front Grill...$70 + s&h...looks.
Cross Drilled Rotors...$30 +...performance...this are for the 1993 model but will fit your 1992.
Headers...$155 +...performance and engine sound.
Wheels...see what ebay has available. You can always get used sets with tires for excellent prices.

As far as exhaust, go to your local muffler shop and ask for a Magnaflow twin tip muffler; they sound nice AND looks really good. ALso request to replace the pipes and go up to 2.25" pipes from front to rear. The HEADERs, as long as there's a port for the O2Sensor, you will have no problems on passing smog test. Install a new Catalitic Converter; generic (Auto Zone) is cheaper and should be ok for now...the day you replace the engine for hi-performance THEN you woorry about hi-flow catalitic.
The main thing to give an agressive stance to your ride without becoming "Ricer", is to lower it; install AT LEAST the magnaflow muffler and put on some nice wheels.
Below is a JDM Wagon with the 4AGE engine conversion. Not a good picture but shows what a nice grill, wheels and lower stance can do to your ride...

Below you have a stock wagon...then what it would look lie with wheels and lowered.

[Awheet]

Thanks guys for suppotin me right now nothing in the car is broken i mean replaced some 1992 pioneers with some panasonics in the back we just ran speaker cord from the back to the front throguh the floor boards. The struts and schoks have been replaced as well im going to return my exhaust tip cause im getting a glass pack and i will have no need for it and i might get a shifter knob but just an idea and im going to try to get a really good air filter (how can i convert my rectangle air filter into one of those cone filters)??? and im going to just do some adjustments top off my oil and see if i need some new hoses for some reason there is no wiper fluid running to the back windshield, me and my dad have looked but we cant figure out whats wrong with it..

[jmaz87]

i usually focus on appearance after performance... but heres how you do the intake you have to remove the sensor on the air box and get a rubber coupler for hte throttle body probly 2in intake and adapt to 3in piping for any generic cone filter.
Basically remove everything black and plastic after the throttle body and replace with 3in pipe and cone onthe end. clamps hold everything together like you would use on hose.

[micro214_kp61]

Originally Posted by Rivan16

Below is a JDM Wagon with the 4AGE engine conversion. Not a good picture but shows what a nice grill, wheels and lower stance can do to your ride...

the AE92 F/X wagon front fascia is a very hard and expensive conversion to a USDM wagon coz you have to replace with the fenders, hood, grille, headlights and bumper. try the "c" wagon front if you wanna go jdm.

[Rivan16]

Originally Posted by Awheet

Thanks guys for suppotin me right now nothing in the car is broken i mean replaced some 1992 pioneers with some panasonics in the back we just ran speaker cord from the back to the front throguh the floor boards. The struts and schoks have been replaced as well im going to return my exhaust tip cause im getting a glass pack and i will have no need for it and i might get a shifter knob but just an idea and im going to try to get a really good air filter (how can i convert my rectangle air filter into one of those cone filters)??? and im going to just do some adjustments top off my oil and see if i need some new hoses for some reason there is no wiper fluid running to the back windshield, me and my dad have looked but we cant figure out whats wrong with it..

Rear wiper water...I beleive the reservoir is inside one panel (oposite of gas cap) in the back next to the hatch door seal.
I will URGE YOU!! DO NOT USE GLASS PACKS!!! It will sound extreamly loud; it will sound high pitch noise that no one will appreciate, including you after a few long rides; you will also have cops on you like ants on sugar!!! Remember the "RICER" terminology???That will be the effects of installing a glass pack...extreamly noisy, almost anoying, and some will think you've got power and will want to race you, only to find out it is only noise and no performance. You want it to sound nice but not too extream!!
Believe it or not, an Auto Zone Turbo Muffler (~$30) will sound deep, low frequency, almost like a V6 engines. Thats what I had before i installed the Magnaflow. The glass packs sounds just like the hi-frequency Honduh Civic oversized-beer cans. The turbo muffler will only sound when you accelerate and quiet at idle, which will help when cops are around you and you want it to be quiet so you don't get stopped.
But it is your ride and you do whatever you feel. This is only base on my experience of seen and hearing other rrides with such items. If you want it loud, then get those overisze beer cans; at least those look better than glas packs!
This bumper and side skirt kit will fit your car except maby the rear bumper.

Filter conversion:
Go to Advance or Auto Zone (or ebay link on my previous post) and buy a universal conical filter of your (color) choice with the chromed (or painted) tube.
1. Remove the square box from it's location; save the hardware (bolts).
2. Remove the rubberized tub coming from the Throtlebody to the square box.
3. Disconect/remove any and all sensors attached to the rubberized tube and...
4. Install/attach to the newly purchased Tube. The new tube is plastic; some times there are pore-drilled holes for sensors but if there are none, you can easly drill them but get some rubber plugs at Advance or AutoZone and use them as rubber seals for the sensors.
5. Connect the new tube to the Throtlebody
6. Install the bracket that came with the new tube; attach it to the tube based on the location where the previous square box was installed. Use one of the bolts that was used to hold the square box and install the new tube's mounting bracket.
7. Now, install the new filter.
Here's a picture...not very good but you can see how's the filter change should fit in your engine. I know you have a different engine but they all fit the same way.
GOOD LUCK!!

[Awheet]

so is the breadbox or cone filter better for performence and will the muffler pass inspection and can i clamp it on someone told me i could clamp on the new one and then the old one when it was time for inspection??

[Piloter]

Cone is slightly higher flow. The muffler shouldn't be a big deal, it doesn't interfere with emissions that much--not to the point where you'd fail a sniffer or OBD test.

[w203]

Originally Posted by Flashmn

I love how everyone starts talking bullshit whenever someone doesnt go with the bandwagon...
corolla people are starting to be like civic boys.

Originally Posted by Flashmn

Yeah I figured that.... No offence, but just that with age you get experience and a certain thoroughness in planning, not sticking to every idea you hear.
I remember when I was your age, I wanted a honda....

Hey, what is that suppose to mean? J/k I know what your getting at. I would suggest that he keep up with his car maintenance and start saving up money. Either not mod the car or take some time and do some reading.

Originally Posted by FinalGear

Most stolen car in America and most over price on insurance

That goes to the Acura Integras. Most stolen cause most people from the Honda crowd want their parts.

[Flashmn]

It means the generic honda (civic) crowd is just basically clones of each other, everybody has the same mods as the guy next to them.

[REN69]

Originally Posted by micro214_kp61

you're an idiot. since when did you see me make any ghey car graphics? i'm not Mike from ShinzoWerks. the decals i make are reproduction of discontinued OEM decals. and just for your ignorance.... NO DECALS FO' YU!!!

did you say No decals.. F.U! ???? that's it, banned for swearing!

JK JK! let me know if you can make them for me.

[Awheet]

hey i red an article that was talking about this guys rx-7 and he said its not a fast car but its fun to drive and customize and thats how i feel my car isnt that fast but its fun to drive and to customize and im return the chrome tip and look at stuff for dress up at autozone

[Flashmn]

well an RX-7 is alot faster than your car

[Awheet]

hey guys my car has no RPM meter should i buy an aftermarket one with a shift light?? is it worth it??

[w203]

Originally Posted by Awheet

hey i red an article that was talking about this guys rx-7 and he said its not a fast car but its fun to drive and customize and thats how i feel my car isnt that fast but its fun to drive and to customize and im return the chrome tip and look at stuff for dress up at autozone

My FD is not fast, or doesn't feel fast because its outdated technology. Its somewhat fun to drive but gets annoying after a while. Customizing and parts are endless, but pricey. So basically what I suggest in the beginning...

Originally Posted by Awheet

hey guys my car has no RPM meter should i buy an aftermarket one with a shift light?? is it worth it??

Is your car a manual?