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soundlzrd · 05-12-2003, 02:01 AM

I am starting to look for an AE86. I currecntly own a 93 camry that is going to hopefully, if all goes well, have some parts prototyped on it. In the mean while, i need a car, and have always loved the old corollas. My question is, what should i get? I would like to build it into a scca racer/street car. Whats an SR 5 or the GT-S? All i know is i want a hatch back.

Lafora · 05-12-2003, 02:13 AM

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soundlzrd · 05-12-2003, 02:19 AM

Thats where i was looking. Thats when i realized there were so many different models to choose from.

martiniracing · 05-12-2003, 03:16 AM

if you're looking for ae86, there's only sr5 or gts in coupe or hatchback form available from 1984 (1984 produced sr5 only) to 1987 in north america

soundlzrd · 05-12-2003, 10:29 AM

But what is the difference between the SR5 and the GT-S

Fuel Injected · 05-12-2003, 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by soundlzrd
But what is the difference between the SR5 and the GT-S

The SR5 had drums in the back instead of disks like the GTS.

It came with the 4A-C engine (very underpowered) compared to the GTS' 4A-GE twin cam engine.

No LSD in the SR5

those are the main differences that concern most enthusiasts although there are others

soundlzrd · 05-12-2003, 10:39 AM

Then i guess i only want the GT-S. Is that the blue top?

Fuel Injected · 05-12-2003, 10:52 AM

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Originally posted by soundlzrd
Then i guess i only want the GT-S. Is that the blue top?

The first gen 4A-GE was an excellent engine for its time and may be well suited to your application.

(yes thats the blue top)

soundlzrd · 05-12-2003, 10:55 AM

Ok. Im just trying to think this all through. I figured toyota nation was a great place to learn stuff about my camry, why not the corolla.