1988 Corolla engine swap

[Xi80r6]

I recently bought a 1988 Corolla DLX and i need more power! Does anyone know if it is possible to swap w/e i have with a 4AGE? Or if not is it possible to get anything better than what i have? Please let me know.

[Oz]

What country is it from? Pics? What is it running now? If it's a 4AC or similar, yes a 4AGE is quite a good swap.

[Xi80r6]

it is from the US. I will work on getting some pics. I know it is a 4A-F and the model is AE92L it is 1.6L I4 90hp FF.

[Oz]

In that case - you have a multitude of swaps available to you. the 4AFE was just a 4AGE set up for economy rather than power.

Without changing too much - you can choose from a 4AGZE supercharger swap (than swap sc for turbo for REAL power), a sweet 20V swap or just a plain Jane high comp. 4AGE.

[Xi80r6]

cool thanks. But, about how much do you think that would cost me, considering i could do most the work myself.

[Oz]

Not much. Depends which engine you want and their availability in the states.

If I were talking purely about engine cost in Australia - as low as $us300 for a nice rebuilt 100kW 4AGE smallport.

[Xi80r6]

cool thanks. any idea as to where i should look for a 4agze?

[Oz]

Your local wrecker's or importers. Try to get a ful half cut. That way you can get some other goodies like the dash (with correct KMs) and the front brakes etc.

[Xi80r6]

i'll look into it thanks so much

[Oz]

No worries dude! That's what we're here for.

[AE92L]

Hey OZ, you look like you pretty much know your way around. Ive posted in the corolla forum if you want drop in for some suggestions dude, and of course others are welcome too !!

Thread: SR-5 Big Fat Modifications (Engine)

[Oz]

Will do

[AE92L]

Thanks

[mitchpanfil]

can u swap a 5sfe engine into a 91 corolla sr5 with the 4afe because that is what is in the 90 celica st. Do u think that the 5sfe will work in my corolla

[Oz]

No.