4a-ge Engine Swaps

[CorollaMo]

Hi, this is my first post as a new member. I was hoping somebody might have some advice about performing an engine swap on my old corolla.

I run an 87 GL 5 door, (the 6th generation E90 i think, mine is a very early edition from Novemebr 87), with the 1.3 engine (the 2E i think, i've not got my manual with me). Its in top condition and its a nice little motor but needs more oomph! i know that the 4A-GE 1.6 16v was available in this car (96bhp) and in GTi spec in the 3 door version (121bph). Also I've looked about and i think a GTi version of my car was available in Australia as the 'seca')

Anyways, i want to drop a 4A-GE variant into my car as in know it'll fit, hopefully not require custom mounts and will make my car into a serious 'sleeper'! What i'd like to do is put in the 20v variant from the late 90s for 160-ish bhp. Is it possible? i know i have some serious wiring issues as the 2E uses carbs. I was thinking of using 'parts bin' parts to upgrade suspension/brakes and chassis braces for cost and ease of fitment, again is this a sensible approach?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, please correct errors in my facts above, i'm not precious about them, its just what i've picked up here and there so far.

oh yeah, final questions, if the 20v will go in anyone know where i can get one? (black top would be nice) and the going rate for one?

cheers

Mo.

[dawesy]

the 20v will drop straight in but you will need the loom and ecu as well as the gearbox (a front cut would be ideal), not 100% on where has them or how much.

a straight 16v would be easier to get and you could even pick up a full GTi off eBay for a few hundred quid and have everything needed.

[kingdeacon]

yeah you could buy my AE82 corolla gt with all the bits your need for a swap to a good nick 4A-GE engine/box, ecu, etc.. ;)

just in case its item number 180216658817 on eBay :)

[CorollaMo]

Wow didnt think i would get as quick replies as this, cheers guys! That info is really helpful, i guess as long as i get the full engine loom as well i should be ok? i guess i'll prob need some of the instrument pod bits out of a 4age corolla too.

Unfortunately i don't have the room for a whole other car but do have a bit of space for gathering bits. Cash is a bit short at the moment so cant go wild with the spending, so first am trying to work out what i need and then will start getting a few bits at a time. Does anyone know a good scrappers in the east anglia region?

Am kinda set on the 20v as the propect of 160bhp is too tempting, in an old 80s tin can like my car it should fly!

What toyotas do you guys drive?

Cheers

Adrian

[dawesy]

the 4A-GZE is possibly easier than the 20V to get hold of if you want that level of power and is also a bolt in job.

my rollas in my sig. broken at the mo but will be back soon (with a tad more power hopefully)

[CorollaMo]

the 4A-GZE is possibly easier than the 20V to get hold of if you want that level of power and is also a bolt in job.

my rollas in my sig. broken at the mo but will be back soon (with a tad more power hopefully)

Yeah the 4A-GZE does look interesting, but wont it be a bit more 'stressed out' then the 20v? I'll keep it in mind for sure. I've also come across references to a 4A-GTE engine which seems to be a factory turbo variant for the Mk1 MR2?

On a side note, does anybody have recommendations for insurers for modified cars?

cheers

Mo.

[dawesy]

most GTE engines are GZE's but with a turbo in place of the charger. as its a factory spec engine it will still be reliable even if you up the boost on it.

for insurance try sky or adrian flux

[CorollaMo]

most GTE engines are GZE's but with a turbo in place of the charger. as its a factory spec engine it will still be reliable even if you up the boost on it.

for insurance try sky or adrian flux

Wiked, i'll give em a shot. Also i've found somewhere to get engine stuff from, FenSport is just up the road from me, i've read about them in Banzai but didnt know how close they are, d'oh!

Cheers Mo