I swapped in a 22R from a '87 4X4 into mine and it was great, but others build the 3tc, or swap in a 3s-series, depends on your budget or lack thereof.
i totally disagree with this comment. i've seen a 1UZ swapped on a Starlet why not on a Corolla? the 22R is prolly as heavy as a 1JZ or 1UZ if not heavier.
1980corolla.. congrats on the car. did you get a coupe, liftback, sedan or a hatch? post pix bro. the cheapest swap you could do is 3TC that is if you have K-series motor in the car right now. if you have a T series motor, keep it and build it up. you might stumble on a TG head, that'll be an awesome upgrade. in my opinion, don't swap a 4AG. there's no torque on those motors unless you use a GZE w/c will be a big project for you. 3SGE is out of the question since it'll be a bitch to find a RWD conversion.
your best bet... rebuilt 3TC + T3/T4 +MegaSquirt or twincam 1800cc3TG (3TC bottom end + jdm Yamaha 2TG head)
__________________ 1982 Toyota Starlet (SP61) boosted since 2007
i scored a 4-door w/ manual trans. from an old co-workers brother for $300
it has the 4 headlights up front ill post pics as soon as i can. i was amazed at how strong the car ran for being 26 years old! it hauls for what it is, ill out run the fuzz no prob. im not quite sure what motor it has but im thinking its a T-series all stock.
▲▲▲ What I meant was insane power for a tiny car, not "you're stupid if you do this".
micro214, are you sure a 22R weighs the same as as a fully dressed straight 6??? I went with the 22R because of the torque, it pulled pretty hard and was also a good d/d. 1980corolla, if you have the 3TC stick with it, it's not a bad engine.
(also seen a rotary in a starlet, way smaller, more hp.)
i scored a 4-door w/ manual trans. from an old co-workers brother for $300
it has the 4 headlights up front ill post pics as soon as i can. i was amazed at how strong the car ran for being 26 years old! it hauls for what it is, ill out run the fuzz no prob. im not quite sure what motor it has but im thinking its a T-series all stock.
sweet... post pix! i'm betting on a 3TC engine. btw, i love the 4 roundlights, not a big fun of the big square lights on those corollas.
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(also seen a rotary in a starlet, way smaller, more hp.)
i'm not even gonna start with that, it's a totally different subject all together, hehehe! and it's a MAZDA!!!
__________________ 1982 Toyota Starlet (SP61) boosted since 2007
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, any 4AGE, 3SGTE, 1JZGTE 
in a '80 corolla!
im not quite sure what motor it has but im thinking its a T-series all stock.
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