AE91 engine on AE85?

[LoneWolfKenshin]

does the AE91's (1989 SR5 Corolla 2-dr Coupe) engine fit, or is it even possible to fit, in an AE85 (1987 SR5 Corolla 2-Dr Coupe)? If so, what needs to be converted? I can understand the possibilities of it not being transfered over, but I still want to ask.

[toyotaspeed90]

it will fit.... but the ecu and wiring are different.... the 4a-f and 4a-c use different heads

[|PuNiSh3R|]

If you want a 4AF.. I have my old one sitting in my garage right now.. I just did a 7AFE swap in my 89 corolla coupe sr5.. All that needs to be done to the engine to be in kickin condition is a hone job and new piston rings... You can get a complete rebuild kit, i mean EVERYTHING for 400 bucks.. let me know if you are interested.. I have the ECC (emissions control computer) I have the engine harness but it's pretty useless as I will be chopping some of the plugs off I think to finish my swap... but not sure as of yet.

[LoneWolfKenshin]

well...I have a 4A-F, but my dad's AE85 has a 3A-C, not a 4A-C, would that be a problem? I don't know much about anything about cars, so what kind of work will need to be done to the ECU, does that mean I need a new ECU; use the ECU for the AE91, the ECU for the AE85, or just a whole new ECU? is there a wiring harness available for the type of engine swap I just asked about? Will there be any problem due to the AE91 being FWD and the AE85 being RWD?

[4Aaron GE]

Wait, you're in Los Angeles. How on earth did you end up with a 3A-C AE85? AFAIK, all North American 84-85 fastback/notchback Corollas were 4A-C AE86s....

[LoneWolfKenshin]

it's stamped AE86, but since it comes with the crappy parts, my friend forced me into calling it an AE85, so I apologize for all misunderstandings. My dad had to change the engine like a decade ago, and the current engine is the 3A-C. it is also the coupe, not the liftback.