So my engine is a goner in my 1995 Toyota Corolla and I plan on switching it out, but I was totally cool with the mpg I got from the 4-cylinder. I was getting 30-35 mpg and I'd like to stay at least high 20s if possible. Either way, whats a good economic engine to swap before I make a junkyard run?
If you go with a 4A-GE 20v swap, then you're going to get more power and also retain the fuel efficiency and reliability. I'm not sure which country you're from, but if they're freely available there then there's a lot of info on here and around the net about what's involved in the swap.
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Forgive my ignorance, but whats the difference between a 4A-GE 20v and your typical 4A-FE? Meaning what would I have to change computer and engine wise to swap it?
In addition to the ECU, you'll also need the wiring loom, which is going to prove to be the most difficult part. If you've got a good auto electrician then it shouldn't be too bad, but it's certainly not as easy as plug and play.
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I'm in the U.S., Tennessee to be more precise. And I may stick with a 4afe for ease's sake but I will look into the 4age and see if anywhere around here has it and for what price. I found a 4afe in pretty good condition for $275 so thats gonna be hard to beat.
I'm in the U.S., Tennessee to be more precise. And I may stick with a 4afe for ease's sake but I will look into the 4age and see if anywhere around here has it and for what price. I found a 4afe in pretty good condition for $275 so thats gonna be hard to beat.
John
Yeah sticking to what you've got is by far the most easiest and cost effective option. I replaced my 141,000 mile 5A-FE at Christmas time last year with a 37,000 mile 5A-FE and it was surprisingly cheap. The engine only came to $500 NZD ($300 USD), which was actually cheaper than replacing the timing belt and valve stem seals on the old engine. I still plan on doing a 4A-GE conversion sometime, but the 5A-FE swap was the cheapest option to give me peace of mind over the holiday season. Best of luck with whatever route you decide to go down
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I bought my 4AGE 20V from a guy who had a '96 Corolla same as all of you guys. I had to pull it out myself. I had asked him about the wiring stuff. He said it was basically drop, plug, play. When I went to disconnect the wires, everything look stock! I was expecting to see splices, but all were factory connectors, plug and play.
I didn't ask him if the wires had been pro redone, but it doesn't look like it.
If you don't do anything after swapping in a motor, like force induction or other mods, they're all factory non-gas guzzlers.
So yea, if you're going 4AGE 20V, get the complete uncut wiring harness with the ECU.
And the 4AGE 20V are all Japanese motors so you won't find them in any junkyards in America.
Japaneseengineimport.com is where my 20V ultimately came from, based in Sterling VA.
I bought my 4AGE 20V from a guy who had a '96 Corolla same as all of you guys. I had to pull it out myself. I had asked him about the wiring stuff. He said it was basically drop, plug, play. When I went to disconnect the wires, everything look stock! I was expecting to see splices, but all were factory connectors, plug and play.
I didn't ask him if the wires had been pro redone, but it doesn't look like it.
If you don't do anything after swapping in a motor, like force induction or other mods, they're all factory non-gas guzzlers.
So yea, if you're going 4AGE 20V, get the complete uncut wiring harness with the ECU.
And the 4AGE 20V are all Japanese motors so you won't find them in any junkyards in America.
Japaneseengineimport.com is where my 20V ultimately came from, based in Sterling VA.
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