what's my engine type?

[billy3]

hi all,

i have a 96 corolla sd and i don't know whether my engine's the 4a-fe (1.6L) or 7a-fe (1.8L).

i know the sd's supposed to have a 1.6, but i think i remember the mech saying it was a 1.8 back when i was getting it emmission tested.

so is there some way i could pop the hood, look and just tell? should it be written somewhere?

as well, any recommendations on what kind of upgrades or whatever i could do if it's either engine type to boost fuel economy and performance?

tia

[Pineapple]

Its on one of the labels on the hood or firewall.
Do a VIN check in CarFAX. You can't get full report but it'll tell you basic info on the car.

[lilmadafaka]

well usually u can tell by looking at ur vin number um i dont know the website that tells u which code means what, but if u looked around u should be able to find it

[Flashmn]

You should have a sticker on your engine.
Or check the block number.. it would say 4A or 7A

[KnightX_AE86]

heres the VIN check see if it helps

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...&postid=309129

[BLUEMEANIE]

there is a sticker on the under side of the hood (drivers side near the front corner) it will either say 4A-FE or 7A-FE ...as you know the 4 is a 1.6l and the 7 is 1.8l.

[thespud]

Originally Posted by billy3

hi all,

as well, any recommendations on what kind of upgrades or whatever i could do if it's either engine type to boost fuel economy and performance?

tia

Usually the words performance and fuel economy dont go together, however you may start by helping it breathe better by putting an exaust system (including hi-flow cat) and cold/cool air intake on it and that should boost fuel economy a little. The power changes wont be too defined tho.