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01-06-2004, 05:43 PM
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4age performance parts info
I recently acquired an 88 Corolla GT-S "FX-16" 1.6L and I would like to know if anybody has any info on performance parts for this engine. The engine has 150,000 miles, and has anybody ever rebiult one of these? I hear it's a monster to rebuild. Anyways, your help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance to everyone who responds... I'll check this thread periodically. Matt 
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01-06-2004, 06:19 PM
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Re: 4age performance parts info
My car came with a rebuilt 4AGE. The true question is What is your budget? I would recommend some mild cams, adjustable cam gears, 4-2-1 extractors into 2.25" piping and a cold air setup for a start. Then look at shaving the head, forged pistons, quad throttle bodies and an aftermarket ECU.
 Ozzie
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01-07-2004, 06:42 PM
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Re: 4age performance parts info
Kewl, thanks... but I tried to get it to pass California smog today and it failed
 , I gave it a full tune up and added some fuel conditioner but it hasn't moved in probably 4-5 years. The last time I drove it was over a year ago and it still ran great! It just sat for the last year or so. My budget will be smaller now that I have to smog this Bad Boy. But only time will tell... Thanks for the quick reply! Oh, where do I go for these performance parts? Online or other... Thanks again! Matt
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01-07-2004, 07:21 PM
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Re: 4age performance parts info
Find a reputable workshop that can demonstrate some previous experience with 4AGEs. They should be able to source any components you need, or put you onto someone who can, as well as fit and tune them if neccesary.
I've heard about the smog issues in Cali - what kcik in the teeth for modified car enthusiasts.  Best of luck mate.
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01-08-2004, 11:04 AM
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Ugh
Yes, Cali laws SUCK! Thanks for the info, your help is gonna help me in hopefully gettin this thing runnin strong!
Im gonna take it to a shop today and try to get it to pass smog, cuzz I have to do that before I start tearing into this car. I will also call around and see if anybody has ever sooped up any of these. Thanks again! Matt 
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01-10-2004, 05:13 AM
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Re: 4age performance parts info
HEAPS of people should have worked on them! Very common engine to power up. I can suggest running standard exhaust/airbox for trips to the smog place
 Put a couple of cat converters on there too if ya can. What you do when you get home from passing the test, however, is up to you
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01-15-2004, 05:41 PM
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Re: 4age performance parts info
Well, I changed the oil, put on a new cat and passed with flying colors, even after sitting for the past 6-7 years! I know the car was started a few times in that span, but after a good ol tune up and oil change, it runs like a champ! And, I'm legal!
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01-15-2004, 08:38 PM
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Re: 4age performance parts info
Let us know how you go from here.
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01-20-2004, 06:37 PM
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Re: 4age performance parts info
You know, Im trying real hard to get some body/performance parts for this, BUT what the hell is it? People say it is an AE92, but I also hear its AE88, THEN I hear it's AE86... what the hell is it? I will put in a pic of what the car is...
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01-20-2004, 06:41 PM
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Re: 4age performance parts info
You know, Im trying real hard to get some body/performance parts for this, BUT what the hell is it? People say it is an AE92, but I also hear its AE88, THEN I hear it's AE86... what the hell is it? It is an 88 Corolla, 2 door coupe, gt-s, fx-16, 1.6L, DOHC... real sleak and with flip up h/l
 
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01-20-2004, 06:55 PM
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Re: 4age performance parts info
Is it FWD or RWD? If it is FWD like mine, it is an AE82, if it is RWD, it is AE86.
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01-21-2004, 06:28 PM
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Re: 4age performance parts info
It is FWD. HrmPhff... I just got off of a site that had all kinds of nice pictures of my car, AE92 they called it... I give up
nice cars though... whatever they are...
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01-21-2004, 08:32 PM
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01-23-2004, 07:47 PM
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Re: 4age performance parts info
Had a good look at your pics - and am only taking an educated guess here. I think it's a version of the AE86 built for the US market only. We don't have anything like that here.
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03-27-2004, 10:57 PM
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87 Fx-16 Gt-s
I have a great little car but can't locate a wiper motor for it the coolant leaks at the thermostat It still runs great and is a lot of fun to drive. It is a 1987 Corolla FX-16 GT-S 2door hatchback FWD - Five speed stick-
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