2E Carb conversion to Downdraft

[Maddog007]

Hi guys,

Ive got a EE80 with a 2E-E52 engine, Its got a ghastly SU type carb on it,that is over choking & fueling the poor old thing, Its just a hack so im not looking to do any engine swaps,but ive been told about swaping the carb for a Downdraft one off another toyota.
I called the wreckers & they know what im talkng about,& have the full carb,manifold,airfilter kit for about $200 +.

But they wouldnt elaberate as to what model toyota or engine they come off.
Do any of you guys know, or even better has anybody here done this already. ? Any pitfulls i need to know before i go ahead & do it.?

[Ae92typeX]

could always get a suitable needle for the su. Ive never seen one on a toyota before. set up well, with slight mod's they can be a decent carb.
anyway...
do you have any pick a parts or similar around? $200 for an ee80 carb and manifold setup is a lil pricy imo. well under $100 from the wreckers.

[86_rolla]

pffft i know u said no engine swaps but find a 2E turbo, very rare but would be good.

[Maddog007]

could always get a suitable needle for the su. Ive never seen one on a toyota before. set up well, with slight mod's they can be a decent carb.
anyway...
do you have any pick a parts or similar around? $200 for an ee80 carb and manifold setup is a lil pricy imo. well under $100 from the wreckers.

Thats the cheapest i found so far down here,others were $250 for the kit.
one place saids that they are always in demand,& the export them.

Thanx for the advice .

[Maddog007]

pffft i know u said no engine swaps but find a 2E turbo, very rare but would be good.

man you learn something new everyday..
They actually came out with a turbo ?
That would be fun,A real sleeper.
Defeats the purpose of buying a $500 ecconomical runabout though.

[RS13]

Dude, this is in Chch..

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 314296.htm

I was looking at this for my GF's 2E carb EP71, and putting all the turbo manifolds etc on her n/a 2E, but she won't let me, lol.. but even just buying it for the cool factory bodykit.. maybe I'll just steal her car, and have it back all modded by morning, lol.. !

[Maddog007]

Nah I dont think i want to go down that path,It will just end up being a project car,rather than a Hack.
You kmow ,you start with the turbo,then you want a I/C,then all the things that follow,etc.

ive got enough toys.

[fangsport]

i believe the EE9# 1300cc Corrolla has the carb and manifold you are looking for. when i was working at a wrecker, that was the first thing to be removed.

[Maddog007]

Thanks fangsport

I will have a go at problem solving my current carb,then go looking after that.

i found this very very usefull write up on these carbs,
Hopefully i can save someone eles a few hours looking by just posting it here.


http://repairnet.aircare.ca/documentation/newsletterpdfs/toyotatercel.pdf

[fuel]

BTW you have a 2E engine, not a 2E-E52. The E52 refers to something else, and has nothing to do with the engine. A 2E-E means its fuel injected, which it clearly isn't with the SU type carb.

[Vertigo]

i have an AE80 with a 2A carb engine, which is downdraft. unfortunately, im using it at the moment