3tc Turbo Corolla Street Build

Come along on this build of the original Kens 73 TE27 corolla. Absolutely amazing car, all original paint, was bought with 25k original miles, definitely a blast from the past.
Instagram: ‪@psiracing‬
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[@danw1955]

Wow! This brings back memories! I had a '72 Toyota Carina back in the mid-80's with a modded N/A 2TC that ran really well (but nothing like THIS!). I did a bunch of head work to it, Manley stainless valves, Crower custom grind street cam, forged rods and pistons, lightweight pushrods, aluminum flywheel with a steel center, 45 DCOE side drafts, HD clutch, and assorted other go-fast goodies. I used to run it at the 1/8 mile brackets at Clearwater and it was my everyday driver as well. These little engines will make a ton of power with the right parts! It would make around 175 hp. @8500 rpm., which was pretty wild for a 1750 lb. car in that day and age.😄👍

[@psiracing]

Hell yea there a ton of fun, and cant beat the NA Sound of carbs

[@fcruzdj2]

Wow PSI Racing! Glad to know that you guys are still around. 👍🏽

[@psiracing]

thank you, yup still here

[@kevanburns1685]

Always love that car from day 1, he has kept it looking beautiful! I remember the day you took it to get the exhaust install at I think it was Miami Muffler over by Perrine!

[@psiracing]

Hahahha yea, that's exactly who did it

[@alexiegomez1691]

Dreaming on having a ride like that with my old man my hero!💪🏽🙏🏽

[@psiracing]

Awesome, Good luck on making it happen

[@renz1013]

This is one clean corolla man.

[@psiracing]

All original. Crazy how clean it is

[@turb0gate]

Love your videos. Thanks for taking the time to explain the set-ups in details and why you chose to go one way vs. the other!! Keep em coming! Love old school Yotas!!

[@psiracing]

Thank you, lots more to come on so many other projects

[@Corolla_Beau]

Damn that whole car is amazing especially since the paint is OG! The engine sounds so badass and pulls like a Boss.👌 I want one so bad

[@psiracing]

Super rare to find one that clean, big time throwback

[@jasmilmtb]

That's beautiful, love the build, the way it's was kept original on the inside. Good work

[@psiracing]

Thank you, only way to do it is keep it as original as possible other then lowered a bit and wheels.

[@luisalejandrorivera9658]

That Rolla is nice!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ososcribww]

Much respect to them mods and olé school body

[@ososcribww]

Totally different monster

[@ososcribww]

Omg I love it I want my upgrade turbo set up sooooo bad

[@prkidd23tc]

Well done. I’ll be experimenting with turbo 3TC soon.

[@psiracing]

Rock solid engines, let us know if you need any parts

[@prkidd23tc]

@@psiracing I will definitely hit you up sir.

[@psiracing]

@@prkidd23tc you got it, we will be here

[@edwinsantiago7165]

Nice and quiet. You don't have to be loud to be heard

[@psiracing]

aint that the truth

[@taugammaphi4745]

Whats the size of the wheels and tire? Very nice engine too

[@psiracing]

Thank you! They are 15 in wheels, 15x8 in the rear

[@brucemaverickgouws4363]

Love this video as im starting my build soon.. Slant nose 84 Ke70 1.8. Bone stock still but im adding bolt on parts for turbo.. Keep it original with some kick.. Will be running Gt28 turbo, single TB and custom intake. Some tips& advice would be awesome though

[@psiracing]

Good deal, great engines, any parts you need we can get or make, just let jus know!1

[@alexdelgado422]

I remember these cars parked at your house next to your starlet

[@psiracing]

Hahaha back in the day!

[@hfric1]

Wild sounds wicked

[@psiracing]

Turbo comes on strong for a little old hemi! Lol

[@gregorymcnair8600]

Very nice and clean 👍😁

[@psiracing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joeclone2686]

Awesome!! Whats the drivetrain combo on that thing, I'd to go to w58+ hilux clutch on my 2tg/3t coz the stock t50 was burning clutch fast. Whats the spool rpm on tat big ass turbo, looks to have pretty nice roll on torque in your vid.

[@psiracing]

Hey man, yea it has a w58 trans to make it even more reliable. Has the the same clutch since we put it together about 15 years ago, also has a Datsun pick up truck rear end

[@oscardmoncada]

Hi- Love this! Who performed the restoration? I have the exact car (in same color) which I'm actively looking for someone to work on.

[@psiracing]

How about that little guy is original paint. he bought the car from a little old lady in texas, 25k original miles. I have a good body guy in orlando if you need a reliable shop!

[@tonymunn]

Awesome car! I have a '73 te21 3TC turbo propane powered. Schneider mild cam, WISECO 87mm low compression pistons. Runs and drives but needs to be tuned. I'm a procrastinator.

[@psiracing]

Wow propane powered? That's baddass

[@paulringholz4315]

Very Nice

[@Corolla_Beau]

Do you or he have the old parts for this car? I have a 3tc In My 81 Corolla and another engine on the side wanting to build it, alongside learning the process... I’m willing to buy old stock if you have for a budget build street car. Was hoping to get near 150-200hp if possible, not sure where to start. Some have been telling me 280 cam, side drafts, and headers and I can get 150, but I’m willing to turbo if I that’s a route that can be reliable for the 3tc as a short-range-daily’driver. Just to have decent pickup and go. What do you think or recommend? Any info appreciated, thanks

[@psiracing]

Hey Man, you can email us at [e-mail] and Im sure we can point you in the right direction. Turbo will definitely cost you more but way more power. Just have to base it off a realistic budget!

[@Corolla_Beau]

@@psiracing will do thank you!

[@ososcribww]

Aaaaaawwesome I love it what does it make quarter miles brotjer

[@psiracing]

Funny is he never races it, only drives it around on Sundays and sometimes to work

[@haydenkirk5897]

Okay if i email for some advice on a 3tc +t build?

[@psiracing]

Yea you can email us [e-mail]

[@brandon65960]

Bad ass sir 🏁🦾🙌🤩

[@psiracing]

Thanks boss

[@codybaptista2526]

I love the itb’s do you guys produce them?

[@psiracing]

whatssss upppp!!!

[@Simcard__]

What would be involved to run a low boost set up on a 3T-EU, preferably retaining the factory manifold and internals? I wouldn't be expecting more than ~120rwhp.

[@psiracing]

Honestly tricky to answer. A nice NA Build can make more power then that, if you go turbo you go for over i say 250hp, not sure what kind of abuse the stock pistons can handle tho

[@horatiow2588]

Are those TWM/Borla DCOE ITBs? If so, are you able to pressurize them without any issue?

[@psiracing]

Yes they are 45 twm ITB's and yea we had no issues blowing thru them

[@horatiow2588]

@@psiracing Thanks for your reply. What brand ITBs are they?

[@psiracing]

@@horatiow2588 TWM/Borla, if u need some we are a dealer

[@horatiow2588]

@@psiracing Thanks, I've had a pair I put on my HKS 5AGX Turbo, however I could never get the idle to come back to its original rpm. I figured air was ingressing, so I asked TWM Induction and they said they were not designed to be pressurised. That was before Borla brought them, so I'm nor sure if they were redesigned.

[@psiracing]

@@horatiow2588 that's weird, yea these were bought over 15 years ago when for sure borla didn't own them and we don't have any issues as you can see from the video

[@freygonzales8535]

How much power and torque did it make?

[@psiracing]

We never dynoed it, if i had to guess i would say about 380whp

[@freygonzales8535]

@@psiracing does it make more power than a 2tg and how's the life capacity of the engine?

[@MiikeyLawless]

After years of throwing around the idea of a swap, I think I'm just going to turbo the 3tc. Not for crazy power, but fun, usable street power. It also won't be this pretty 🤣

[@psiracing]

HAhahahaa, 3tc is a great motor when built correctly

[@teddobol]

Somewhere on the west coast of Florida.

[@psiracing]

Yes we are by tampa

[@louisdanielson1501]

damm she's fast

[@psiracing]

LOL! It definitely gets up and goes

[@herbiederby3394]

🙂👍 💯💯💯

[@ososcribww]

I want to make a trip to your speed shop please DM me I'm more tha k happy to make a nice trip with my baby