2001 Corolla engine swap - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Zero07 · 07-28-2009, 12:12 AM

I've just spent 30mins looking through the forum about anything on engine swaps but didn't get the answers I was looking for. So I must ask...what are some possible compatible engine swaps with a 2001 corolla. My CEL came on and I've read threads about it, yes I could replace the rings and pistons, but the thought of having a more powerful engine under my car fascinates me. I appreciate the help and thoughts from everyone.

DjiNN · 07-28-2009, 01:55 AM

you can put a couple

2ZZGE if you got the money
3SGTE for a turbo'd engine
4AGE if you want a little gain

Zero07 · 07-28-2009, 03:45 AM

I was looking into the 4AGE Blacktop. When I heard that engine I just loved it is it a common swap into a 2001 corolla?

***PhatRoyale*** · 07-28-2009, 03:15 PM

AFAIK, no one on TN owns an 8th gen Corolla with an engine swap.

***Salty_Dog*** · 07-29-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by PhatRoyale

AFAIK, no one on TN owns an 8th gen Corolla with an engine swap.

Dr. Tweak has done a swap of a 2ZZ into an 8-gen.

***PhatRoyale*** · 07-29-2009, 08:10 AM

That's because he owns a shop.

Read my post again, I said that no owners of 8th gen Corollas with engine swaps actually are active members on TN.

zuzu_ · 07-29-2009, 11:42 AM

What about huangxin, who has a 9th Gen (2005) engine in a 2000 Corolla? Or doesn't that "count" for some reason?

***PhatRoyale*** · 07-29-2009, 12:19 PM

Not in my books. That's merely an engine replacement to a newer 1ZZ-FE.

It doesn't represent a significant upgrade of any sorts.

MacktasticSlick · 07-29-2009, 01:52 PM

I guess I'll be the first one to do it then...

DjiNN · 07-30-2009, 09:37 AM

reason why nobody has done it is because in the end they could buy a WRX/EVO/Scion+turbo/GTI and still have the same boost or more.

***PhatRoyale*** · 07-30-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DjiNN

reason why nobody has done it is because in the end they could buy a WRX/EVO/Scion+turbo/GTI and still have the same boost or more.

Exactly.

But most Corolla owners are too cheap to do something as crazy as an engine swap.

whydontyouchoos · 07-30-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by PhatRoyale

Exactly.

But most Corolla owners are too cheap to do something as crazy as an engine swap.

your wrong BTW i just recently did an engine swap... My 00 crank and main bearing basically shat themselves, so i purchased the 1ZZ from an 03 corolla, i love the extra 400RPM range, and engine feels a little more burly even though stock number show 03 -5 HP compared to 00 1ZZ

***PhatRoyale*** · 07-30-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by whydontyouchoos

your wrong BTW i just recently did an engine swap... My 00 crank and main bearing basically shat themselves, so i purchased the 1ZZ from an 03 corolla, i love the extra 400RPM range, and engine feels a little more burly even though stock number show 03 -5 HP compared to 00 1ZZ

IMO, that's not an upgrade at all, but merely a replacement to keep the car running and on the road. 5 horsepower is minimal at best.

If my engine were on it's last legs, I would use that as a perfect excuse to upgrade to more power if I had to keep the Corolla. 2ZZ-GE swaps would be the first thing to cross my mind if I had an 8th gen.

DjiNN · 07-30-2009, 10:35 AM

I also put in a new engine in my since my old one shat itself. I don't consider replacing the old with the same but newer engine a engine swap. I did have the thought of a 2ZZ-GE cross my mind and a manual swap. In the end it wasn't worth the money. Now i'm trying to save up my money to get a WRX. I don't really care for the STI i rather have a WRX and just upgrade suspension and maybe a couple of other small mods.

zuzu_ · 07-30-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PhatRoyale

2ZZ-GE swaps would be the first thing to cross my mind if I had an 8th gen.

"This engine is not an easy swap, but it can be done."