400 hp 1971 Toyota Corona wagon

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Petros
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400 hp 1971 Toyota Corona wagon

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might be a good engine swap for a Tercel4wd!

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture ... ona-wagon/

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Curious: Why would the ECU burn up capacitors in his setup? Is it because of the high revs?
No, I'm not thinking of doing this. 62 hp (minus auto trans losses) is plenty for me.
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Beautifully written piece of gonzo journalism.
Hell of a way to warm up your sake.
It takes more fossil fuel resources to produce new vehicles than it would take to maintain and fuel any 70's or 80's vehicle for a million miles.
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Re: 400 hp 1971 Toyota Corona wagon

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I was wondering about the ECU failures as well, I suspect they were after market "performance" units. He should just use a factory ECU for daily driving, and swap to his "performance" unit for the car shows.
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Re: 400 hp 1971 Toyota Corona wagon

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If that engine could fit safely in the engine bay, it sure would be cool! :) However, I am interested in copying or expanding off of Hornbeam's idea of an EFI Terc. Just haven't the funds now as I am now unemployed and applying for Social Security.
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terceldude wrote: Just haven't the funds now as I am now unemployed and applying for Social Security.
Social Security at age 27 or so :?: :?: :?:
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ARCHINSTL wrote:
terceldude wrote: Just haven't the funds now as I am now unemployed and applying for Social Security.
Social Security at age 27 or so :?: :?: :?:
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