Super Steering Upgrade for '87 Corolla FX16 - PT3

[@Mugigomi]

Still the best 4AGE build on KZbin. Not a rocketship monster; but just a daily-driven, humble and nimble small hatchback with an engine note to die for. Really hope more would notice you!

[@eliabtorres1548]

5:00 it’s always really exciting when you’re been working on your car till it’s dark, then finally going for a test drive

[@sushpants]

I just had to take it out.

[@miralemnermina142]

You definitely need a lightened flywheel, once you get used to it it's an awesome addition

[@sushpants]

The 4age blacktop comes with a pretty light flywheel, 5.5kg. I think any lighter and it would be hard to drive on the street.

[@FiendTheKing]

My favorite car on youtube - also the best sounding. For total balance tuning, maybe brakes next?

[@Riley_Ray]

I felt like Michael Scott watching this video trying not to say “that’s what she said” 😂😂😂

[@boostedfella7772]

Maybe some retro racing seats, that would be cool. And maybe brakes. Can't wait to watch the development of this Corolla till you're already rebuilding the engine

[@sushpants]

I've been looking at some retro Recaro's! Brakes are looking like the next weak point.

[@boostedfella7772]

@@sushpants thats awesome!

[@supremeclienteleautocare]

Great work Alex, you’re paving the way for new aftermarket parts hopefully to be put in mass production for us AE82 guys

[@sushpants]

I hope! AE82's don't get the love that they deserve.

[@Yuki_404]

The response you get out of that Corolla after the upgrade is amazing! Looks so good.

[@sushpants]

It brought a tear to my eye, it was that good!

[@ericbritton8146]

Wow! You hit 8,500 rpm. This is remarkable. I had this exact same car with the stock engine that red lined at 7,500 rpm and I was impressed with that.

[@RetroMotiveAdventures]

I did the T3 rack on my MR2 SC recently and it absolutely changed the entire way it handles I love it.

[@mrentername8854]

Before i didn't really know to much about any of the other corollas besides the ae86 for obvious reasons, and i just thought once they went FWD I thought they just got boring, but every video i watch of this car makes me wanna get one more and more. love the videos mate thank you for blessing us with this nugget!!!!

[@MRSTYFFakaLloydDStiff1]

Sweet I'm looking for a AE82 myself. Watching ur video really have me missing my Corolla

[@hogdog567]

Love the car and the format, getting to see mods finished, set up and tested is definitely worth waiting for.

[@oscarzt1652]

4:30 broooo those brake discs

[@sushpants]

You can call me ruuuuuusty :D

[@Naneychevelu]

Gotta love the time and effort you put into your channel

[@sushpants]

Thanks Naney, average about 400gigs of footage for each of these. #OneManDreamTeam

[@Naneychevelu]

@@sushpants jeesus CHROisT :') Well i'm a cartoonist, so i kinda know how big video files get but still wow. Thank you for all your commitment !

[@KiriGaiWolf]

You can absolutely see how good the car handles now compared to older videos, just looking from outside. I have this weird thing, i watch how cars take the corners and i can say if something is wrong or needs to be better, its just wierd to notice the motions that cars make.

[@zerohikari2685]

Hey Sush, keep up the good work. I highly recommend doing cams next. A nice set of Cams from Tomei, TecArts, or Kelford will net you 20+ HP easy. However you will also need to upgrade your valve springs. Good luck with whatever you do next.

[@sushpants]

Cams are so appealing. That bump in power would be awesome and it should make the car sound even meaner! Thanks for the comment.

[@danielc.7173]

I own a 95' Geo Prism, (same exact car as the toyota corolla of the same year) and I'm swapping a 4AGE 20v silvertop into it, I cant wait to start meeting up with other Toyota enthusiasts!

[@danielc.7173]

Your build has been such an inspiration for my build. Practical, fun, reliable, sturdy. Thsts what I want to do with my Corolla

[@DaMan8691]

Damn, awesome video as always man! I NEED those T3 outer tie rods, wow

[@sushpants]

T3 is working on making them available on their store soon!

[@essb00]

LSD should be next!

[@CMAutohaus]

Great video as always! So good to see you have a great relationship with your alignment guy.

[@mikemikeyee]

Good relationships with your alignment guy iss kkeeeeyyyyy

[@lordblizzord]

One of my favorite car channels!!!! Can’t wait to see what you do next. Gets me excited about my car

[@UndisputedFrost]

God I miss my Corolla fx16!!!! Need to find another!! Keep up the great channel

[@350TPI]

I ALMOST bought one of these 2 days ago but it was the base fx16 that someone had put GT-S parts on. It was a beauty but it wasn't cheap and i was afraid when i got ready to sell no one would want what was basically a GT-S clone minus the body kit and roof spoiler. I immediately regretted passing on it and pissing the owner off. Beautiful car btw.

[@sushpants]

Thanks! The GT-S parts are in pretty high demand right now. Also, good condition FX16's are also in slim supply.

[@patricklawrence9784]

This like watching an action packed film.. Sweet!

[@sushpants]

I try to keep it entertaining. Thanks for the comment Patrick!

[@totalmadnesman]

Ah maestro back at it again!

[@antothemanto77]

I think weight reduction and chassis reinforcement would improve the feeling of the car and it wouldn't be too expensive. Something like a half cage and a strut brace, removing the back seats, removing sound deadening, getting nice racing seats for the front, lighter exhaust system if you haven't done so already

[@oreboxo]

The upgrade seemed to work out beautifly! That's a nice ride right there! :)

[@sushpants]

I'm very pleased with the results :D Thanks for the comment!

[@Kassu1]

I just love the sound!

[@ДВжитель-ч5р]

My first car! Is beautiful！

[@rp502]

Thank you for sharing how to upgrade your Corolla... Mine is ae80

[@dawidkowalski5854]

I found Your channel Yesterday, great car, great job. I love Japanese cars like a Corolla, Civic, Swift. Good luck with Your car and upgrade him. Greatings from Poland.

[@sushpants]

Thanks Dawid!

[@chadstrats]

ear to ear grin during the driving segment

[@sushpants]

I know I was grinning!

[@jjrosaria]

I’m so happy I’m so happy I’m so happy man! I’ve been waiting to hear your Corolla and all it’s glory again. I was smiling the whole video and so excited for your car. Steering must feel so amazing now! Maybe for future mods some nice recaros? Although the stock Corolla seats are also great!

[@sushpants]

I do love the factory seats but something that holds me in better would be nice! The Corolla spent most of 2020 sitting while I was working on all the upgrades. 2021 will be a driving year!

[@redyr6]

Finally, was excited for this video!

[@MarvinConnell]

What about a lightened crank, ported & polished head & maybe a custom cold air intake(which I can suggest a new strategy at doing)? O.O (as well as a list of all of your current mods, so I don't make an arse of myself by repeating things already done... o.O ---> You can save the list as a note & copy\paste it whenever you request mod suggestions in a video... =P)

[@bobawatsit]

best up grade is cylinder head work, I have done heaps, unfortunately there is a lot of maths and skill involved ....but you could spend time matching every flange on the IN side, so that the ports have NO mismatch from head to trumpet get a shop to give the IN seats a 3 or 5 angle seat job, if you keen, you can use a small flapper wheel of about 120 grit to smooth out any bad looking defects, but do not take too much material out ! making the ports bigger without doing the maths can be detrimental to HP The biggest hiccup in posts is usually a little bit down from the seats, where the port meets and more often than not leaves quite a sharp edge, put a 2 > 3 mm radius here, with out taking material from the port changing cams will just move the power curve up or down the rev range

[@sushpants]

That’s for the tip, Rob!

Your AE82 is awesome!

[@sushpants]

Thanks Lucas!

@@sushpants You're welcome. What other mods are you going to install on your AE82?

[@sushpants]

An lsd is on my wish list along with cams and head work. But the AE82 is heading to the track soon to see how the current package performs.

@@sushpants Okay. Good luck.

[@skanisulbd]

Install under body aluminium (0.8mm) engine cover for more arrow...

[@NLuKa420]

You answered an age old question I had. Economy cars from the late 80s and early 90s are always criticized for the lazy and mushy steering feel. A full rotation shorter is amazing.

[@sushpants]

It's pretty wild how a quick steering ratio can change the feel of the car.

[@blakslayer]

Theses are pretty nice upgrade !! I thing now it's time for a Brake upgrade if you want to propely attack a downhill !

[@javinhunt1199]

Love the jetskis in the driveway. I just sold my 2 sxi750s.

[@bryan10444]

You are putting out great content man! I’m gonna be using these videos to upgrade my rack now that I know a Spyder pinion works on my ae101 my goals for my car are similar to yours so it makes following your build very helpful

[@sushpants]

Thanks Bryan. The thing i've been told to keep an eye out for is if you have a LHD rack, you need a RHD steering pinion. If it's a RHD rack, you need a LHD pinion. Good luck and thanks for the comment!

[@crx51]

Absolutely love your car. I have a Honda CR-X EF8 but can appreciate what is a very similar car from Toyota. Sounds great and looks like awesome fun.

[@ZeShirky]

😳 When Sushpants posts a new video 😳

[@mighailjuries309]

Awesome video. Would love those tie rod ends to be available for AE82.

[@sushpants]

I think they should be available soon! Thanks for the comment!

[@That_fella_named_J]

A half cage would make a nice addition to the handling of the ae82. It would add to it’s rigidity

[@sushpants]

I've thought about a cage but then that would push the car more towards being a race car rather than a street/touge car. Rigidity would be nice.

[@jgreenjeans]

I haven't watched all of your videos yet, but have you put in new seats? They make such a big difference.

[@sushpants]

I’m rocking stock seats. I had them reupholstered so they’re great to sit in. I am exploring dropping in a racing seat as the car has become too fast to keep me in place.

[@jgreenjeans]

@@sushpants I'm just watching you on CM Autohouse describing what you did with the OE seats and realized how awesome they are as is (height, lumbar, side bolster adjustment, and you had them reupholstered?!) I thought I'd better stop that video, find my comment and update my response only to find you'd just replied! How crazy?

[@H0tDawgWater911]

Bro sick corolla, hope to see it at a first friday one day!

[@sushpants]

I was supposed to be at the last one but I finished this project that night :D I'll be at the next one. Come say hi if you see me!

[@kimsongng1763]

You can port and polish cylinder head

[@rpsmee]

Alright... I'm gonna have to do this rack swap. The T3 tie rod ends are super boss too. I just did coilover threads sitting on the OEM perch with 250# springs this weekend. I feel that "magic" you speak of. Adding more spring to the front end gives it like 15 more horsepower because it can put it down on the ground better out of a corner. Still waiting to see if my body can take the punishment of 250F/350R springs at rallycross :)

[@sushpants]

The T3 tie rod ends really are the bees knees, especially compared to the regular end. I think the body will be fine as long as you stay off the bump stops.

[@rpsmee]

@@sushpants I said MY body. The #rxfx can take it... My spine is another story :)

[@hugofernandes7947]

I honestly like so much how that car is, if it were me i would just keep it in tip top condition

[@tjcben1]

Love the upgrades. And the car looks and drives great👍

[@MrSupersayan22]

Pop up lights = Tougue monster

[@richardallen5488]

The car sounds amazing !

[@Ambient129]

Man, I need to find one of these racks for my AW11... hairpins with 3.5 turns lock-to-lock isn't fun! All I have to do now is address the million other more pressing issues on it...

[@sushpants]

The AE82 felt a little like a bus at the tight autocross turns. Doing the bus driver shuffle :D I also have a long running list of to-do items... thanks for the comment!

[@denikec]

I kinda miss the OEM steering wheel, but the new one looks so nice

[@sushpants]

I'm definitely keeping the OEM wheel. The new one very pleasant to hold.

[@denikec]

@@sushpants Glad to hear! Keep up the videos and take care!

[@macp91]

Dude love the content you have a new subscriber!! Keep the videos coming. 📹

[@slowvag8v]

it sounds so good

[@boostkash2640]

Nice info. I had two of those cars the brakes did not inspire confidence and an lsd would definitely improve the ride.

[@sushpants]

Hawk HPS pads helped a lot but they are looking like the next weak point.

[@danvorobiov]

Original steering wheel is more rigid and better then any aftermarket.

[@sushpants]

They both feel pretty sturdy, but there's a big weight difference. Thanks for the comment!

[@danvorobiov]

@@sushpants With 4-point seat belts it is not so important, because the weight of your body is supported by the belts. But with OEM seat belts some times you need support from the steering wheel for your left hand, because right hand is changing gears and both feets are busy with all three pedals at the same time.

[@bigtravis2004]

Your car is awesome. Best sounding NA 4 cylinder on KZbin. I vote brakes next or a seat upgrade to hold you in place better.

[@bigtravis2004]

Or like someone else suggested, a lightweight flywheel.

[@TheNicoxoxD]

Light flywheel!

[@sushpants]

The 4AGE blacktop already comes with a pretty light flywheel. It's 5.5kg I believe and any lighter would be hard to drive on the street.

[@minimeeVs]

The Best tire for your buget

[@Thatotherschmuck]

so you want some ideas for your touge car, here's one 7age build N/A, big brake kit or more aggressive braking parts, stainless steel brake lines, short shifter, or even go full polyurethane but no matter where u take the car ill keep on watching.

[@sushpants]

More torque would be nice. I'll admit that all those items are on my dream list :D Thanks for the comment!

[@Thatotherschmuck]

@@sushpants no problem fellow sir

[@willmoua1]

Amazing sush!

[@sushpants]

Thanks!

[@SpacedOdyssey]

I just got hold of a PS Rack from an AE92 Levin GT-Z, 2.5 turns lock to lock. It will be going on to my1991 AE92 Corolla Gti 16v (UK) The original PS Rack was around 3.7 turns L2 L, so it should improve the steering feel . I also have fitted Eibach progressive spring kit, so it will be interesting to see how it all works out. I have to say that fitting Poly bushes was the worst thing that I ever did to my corolla imo, they totally destroyed the ride quality

[@haroonrasheedvirk141]

From where you got the AE92 Levin GT-Z PS rack?

[@haroonrasheedvirk141]

Is AE92 Levin GT-Z really have a 2.5 turns lock to lock?

[@stephanegalletdesaintaurin6950]

Awesome upgrade ! That is exactly what I need to end up with my 4.1 turns manual steering in my french west indies rally car ! Now I will manage to get all these things ! Thanks for the video, I guess the T3 outer tie-rod is not available yet ?

[@DwightJavierRodriguez]

Now I need to look if they have it for my corolla (8th gen )

[@sushpants]

I think as long as your rack is a Koyo unit it should work. If you check on my part 1 from this series, I pulled the rack from a ZZE110.

[@ethanrainsford4251]

I really want to do something like this with my del sol and keep powersteering especially for when i go k swap

[@sushpants]

Those k swaps make for some fast cars!

[@ethanrainsford4251]

@@sushpants plans are to keep it all motor but 200whp and 250nm should be plenty for a car that weighs just over 1000kg

[@Ride2Xplore]

Awesome!!!Maybe shorter gear ratios?

[@sushpants]

The gearing is already pretty short. It has a 6 speed C160 trans right now.

[@Ride2Xplore]

@@sushpants oh missed that part.

[@DimZin]

Is the mrs pinion a direct fit for the e101 steering rack?

[@zeroswings2]

that... was awesome

[@johnboy384]

Hey SP, what were the solid metal bushings you used on the cross member off of? What year and model? Celica wasn't it? Cheers.

[@thomaselli01]

Brilliant project! Carbon fibre hood? Lithium battery? Weight saving at the front?

[@sushpants]

I think about a carbon fiber hood every time I pop my hood. There's so much weight to save! I would need to have custom one made.

[@tassoss13]

Just amazing

[@mikemikeyee]

We need more Leo

[@sushpants]

Leo's going to need his own fan club.

[@carl8568]

Hi Leo 👋 Fidanza flywheel pls.

[@mohamedkader3460]

Finding all the parts i need...thank you so much! Would anyone tell me the negatives of building a twin carb 4age? I really love the way my 2e responds and screams to the high 7000s. Thanks.😁

[@myndwalker2799]

Hey sushpants, do you have a full parts list of all the new remanufactured parts I can get for this car? I have the exact same 1987 Toyota Corolla FX-16 GTS and I really want to save it and bring it back to its former glory. It's got a bucket list of issues, but I live in the south so there are no critical issues like rust, and I haven't found any frame damage. If I have to go through all your videos to find out that's fine, but I thought that you might have a list. Thanks, and I hope to see more videos on this car!

[@minivanin]

That moog is probably a reboxed 555 piece

[@catfish_lude]

Those disks looking kinda KiNda need of some wilwoods ngl FREEEE STICKERSSSSSS? btw best car content very crisp

[@sushpants]

Those rotors rusted up good :) Wilwoods would be sweeeeet! Thanks for the comment!

[@RuiGTi]

Techno Toy Tuning should sell the custom outer tie-rods for the ae92 and ae82

[@Bakaroons]

Hey Sush you wouldn't have the part no. for those axels on hand?

[@gabrielladavidson2938]

Are TTT going to keep producing those tie-rod ends?

[@calebharry]

Did you have any issues with the length of your steering column/rack mating surface etc? I used the fast rack from a AE111 BZR (2.6t) and swapped it into my AE92 FXGT. Let's just say it wasn't a direct fit, it fits, but not perfectly, my steering column needs to be longer and I'm not sure if it's my U-joints but, it definitely feels notchy

[@mytipsy86]

Just an update for anyone that goes to Steve's shop. He has really fallen off and damaged my brz's coilovers. I went to get my alignment checked which was only slightly off and left with deep groves and scratches in the top hats. Just ridiculous stuff. I was standing right in front as he was doing the aligment and whenever he was confused never asked me anything. Dont take a car you car about there.

[@MohdFaizal-ne7mt]

I install trumpet to my 4age blacktop, dangerous or not drive at rain, and how to protect trumpet form water

[@peterwade2389]

I feel some rear suspension should be good project

[@sushpants]

I have a full set of MRP coilovers and a stiffer rear sway bar already. I don't know if there is much to do back there.

[@peterwade2389]

@@sushpants well u said u wanted a togue monster so maybe some rear tralling arm upgrades?

[@timaustin110]

So are whiteline to make in Australia

[@paulo6026]

Some kind of stockish recoro seats Myb the recaro confettis myb To get more side support but still look streetish

[@sushpants]

lol, I've been checking out Recaro confetti seats! I think they would look sweet. And you're right, better side support would be much appreciated.

[@SephV92]

Are you using original blacktop axle? It should be 3 piece. Btw im thinking if i can also do this in my ae92. Nice vid bro!!

[@supra1722]

I'm really curious to know if a similar steering ratio upgrade can be done on the AW11 manual racks with AE101 and ZZW30 parts.

[@superkonek7808]

any significant differences on handling after installing the fender bars?

[@Tobberobbe97]

Just noticed that your rear toe is very strongly inwards when reading your papers, I'm guessing its a solid rear axle, but if possible, try to find a solution to it. I have the same thing going on with my K10 Micra and I will do the most reasonable thing and build my own double wishbone rear suspension, obviously :)

[@sushpants]

It's actually independent rear suspension back there. The balance of the car right now is fairly neutral at the limit. Turn in harder and the rear steps out or give it gas and it falls back in line.

[@Tobberobbe97]

@@sushpants Hm, thats interesting. We have a Mazda 323 '90 that we run endurance racing with, and we have -0.15 toe out in the rear to get it nearly oversteery. We drive the shit out of many higher hp/rwd cars on bendy tracks!

[@hugomendez6301]

Do seats!

[@sushpants]

I might need them. The Corolla is a beast in the corners.

[@timaustin110]

Put a lighten flywheel in the car

[@IShallNotFall]

I wonder if those t3 bits would work on an AE101

[@sushpants]

I think they should so long as you have a Koyo rack. The current rack is out of ZZE110 (check out part 1 from the series)

[@haroonrasheedvirk141]

MR-S in Japan is the same as MR2 Spyder in US? It's the 3rd generation, W30?

[@ramonfavia2412]

Hey sushpants I love your videos but I was wondering where you got your engine from? I also have a 87 fx16 with the 16v but I want to do a engine swap to the 20v but can’t find any. Any suggestions? Thanks! And keep up the Toyota content!