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trinike70 · 04-06-2007, 08:32 AM

hey guys i am from Trinidad,West Indies.....i would like to know if a 3sgte engine swap into a ke70 corolla has even been done before??

Flashmn · 04-06-2007, 12:26 PM

...yes

trinike70 · 04-06-2007, 07:53 PM

its either that or ca18det or converting a FWD 4ag 20V into RWD

micro214_kp61 · 04-06-2007, 11:51 PM

go with the CA18DET coz it's already RWD layout. check my other post (boost on AE86) about the 3SGTE swap. lots of parts needed. i just don't know if the steering column will clear on the CA18DET. are you guys driving RHD or LHD?

trinike70 · 04-07-2007, 03:55 PM

my car is RHD...the turbo is on the opposite side to where my steering column is...someone on the local forums over here suggested this...i am kinda interested in the 3sge though but sourcing that engine is difficult over here....i guess the ca18det is more suited for my car and pocket.....too bad i cant stay with toyota engines...

trinike70 · 04-07-2007, 07:59 PM

someone has installed a 4ag 20V in a ke70 sedan....soooo im smiling for that...everything costs like $11000 TT.....

Flashmn · 04-08-2007, 06:38 AM

11,000 for a 20V 4A-GE swap in a AE86, wtf dude... my friend did a swap like that, certainly didnt cost him that much...
Plus theres the normal 4A-GE swap in a KE70, which are pretty popular over here.

streetracero1 · 04-08-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Flashmn

11,000 for a 20V 4A-GE swap in a AE86, wtf dude... my friend did a swap like that, certainly didnt cost him that much...
Plus theres the normal 4A-GE swap in a KE70, which are pretty popular over here.

yea but what currency did your frined use oppose to the type of currency he is using. for all we know the mexican paso could be like $100 in their money

trinike70 · 04-08-2007, 06:06 PM

$11000 TT = $1746 USD...lol

right now i have a 1.8L...would it make sense to step down to a 1.6L??

i mean i can go SR20 since i already have a ca18 but my ke70 is tellin me to keep it toyota on my next transplant......

Flashmn · 04-08-2007, 06:18 PM

Why put USD sign infront of it, if it was trinidads currency...

trinike70 · 04-08-2007, 09:26 PM

just showing the equivalance to US dollars so that u can get an idea of how much it costs here

trinike70 · 04-09-2007, 08:19 AM

the only major challenge i am facing the the 4ag is the gearbox...

micro214_kp61 · 04-09-2007, 09:42 AM

don't even bother going back to a 1.6L

IMO, it's better for you to get a motor which you can easily get parts for and if that's the SR20DET or CA18DET then go for it... f@#k the purist!!!

then even go 20V coz there's more work and in the end you'll hate the torque. i know you Island boys like your torque, hahahaha!

goodluck mang!!!