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1986 Corolla Levin with a Turbo 4A-GZE
This 1986 Toyota Corolla Levin came from the factory with a 1.6 L 4A-GE inline-four. At some point that was swapped for a turbocharged 1.6 L 4A-GZE inline-four making 190-200 horsepower. The motor features a Garrett T3 turbocharger, HKS blow-off valve, and Kakimoto Racing exhaust. The five-speed manual transmission uses a OS Giken clutch and sends power to a OS Giken limited-slip differential. The exterior features a N2 widebody, D.Speed carbon fiber hood, and SSR Longchamp wheels.
How To Read Japanese Auction Car Condition Grades And Inspection Reports
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I’ve been on a quest to buy a Honda Beat from Japan and honestly, it’s been a ball of fun. My new-to-me Beat will come from one of the many auctions in Japan, and that means reading inspection reports and condition grades. There’s a lot to understand here, so let me show you the way.
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If you’re bidding on third party sites like I am, you’ll likely notice that most cars are listed with a condition grade. You’ll commonly see cars graded with a number or with the letters R or RA, but what the heck does that mean?