Back when tidy AE86s were still going for $3,000 AUD, Ben of Third Strike Fabrications knew he needed one in his life, and 4 or so engine swaps later, he gave us some insight into his build and the Toyota AE86 Corolla Levin/ Sprinter Trueno platform in general during the World Time Attack Challenge.
Ben touches on known issues relating to the rear suspension, why a K24 instead of the 4AGE or 7AG (which he has tried), retaining variable cam control (VTEC), future fine-tuning plans, and more in this interview of what was certainly one of the tidiest AE86s we've seen in a while, including (but not discussed) its full titanium exhaust system made in-house by Ben and his team.
Basic rundown:
Engine: 'Built' 260hp K24 with Drag Cartel aftermarket camshafts
Electronics: Insight Motorsport wiring, EMtron KV8 ECU
Transmission: 6-speed J160
Fuel: Dedicated E85 build
Past engines: 4AC, 4AGE, 7AG
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Full Send
0:04 - AE86 Legend
0:24 - First Car
0:52 - $3,000 AUD
1:11 - Engine Swaps
1:45 - Weight, Vs Tyre, Vs Power
2:11 - Rear Suspension Adjustments
2:58 - Roll Cage Kit
3:25 - Why A K-Swap?
4:38 - Built K24
4:50 - E85 Only
5:05 - Cams & VTEC
5:30 - Powerband
5:50 - Electronics & Wiring
6:00 - Horsepower
6:11 - Gearbox
6:29 - Future Plans
6:45 - Steering Knuckle Fine Tuning
7:34 - Thanks Ben!
7:49 - Braaaaap!
8:26 - BUILD.TUNE.DRIVE
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