***UPDATE***
So many times you read a post like this and wonder how it turned out.
I want to report that 18 months and 15k miles later all is still successful about engine swap detailed below.
Absolutely zero oil consumption issues. The level on the dipstick doesnt even move, between oil changes, with the 07 corolla's 1zzfe motor.
Ive hit a best of 46 MPG and typical summertime highway trips average 41-43 MPG.
Heres the orginal post from 7/08:
Just thought Id report my engine swap was a success.
Problem: 01 Chev Prizm LSi 5spd w/ 83k miles burned oil (about 1 quart every 800-1000 miles) and low compression in 3 out of 4 cylinders.
Solution: Replace engine with engine from wrecked 2007 Corolla w/ 4k miles
Total Cost (cost includes engine & parts & tools I didnt have. This is with me doing all labor): $1800 approximate
Loss of three weeks summertime in ohio: Priceless
Ok, I had to be smart and throw that in there.
Reasoning for all the effort: Corollas and Prizms are valuable cars now. Instead of waiting for oil problem to get worse, I wanted to tackle it now because I live in a house with garage and a tools. In the future, I might be living somewhere where its not so convenient for me to do the swap. Also, I do lots of highway driving since my second home is 1000 miles away. Replacing oil would be a problem. especially since oil consumption seems worse on the highway.
Parts needed to take from old motor and put onto 07 corolla motor:
Headers
Intake manifold and throttle Body
Intake manifold gasket
Passenger side block engine mount (the 07 is slightly different, bolt up your 98-02 engine mount in its place).
knock sensor (the 07 is different)
Engine coolant temp sensor (the 07 and 01 have different p/n's)
Fuel injectors (the 07 and 01 have different p/n's)
coil packs (the 07 and 01 have different p/n's)
Transmission (obvious, but replace the clutch while in there)
Old radiator hoses, vacuum hoses, etc.
Compatibility issues: None, other than some sensors and manifolds. Just re-use your old ones on the new motor.
Cost breakdown:
$1100 '07 motor
$ 185 genuine toyota clutch, TO bearing, pressure plate
$ 65 machine shop neutral balancing of flywheel and clutch pressure plate. Anal, but ensures that pressure plate is perfectly balanced to flywheel for smooth operation.
$ 140 remanufactured front axles (ones from autozone, ones from advance auto parts)
$ 100 salvaged A/C compressor (old one's electrical connector was broken beyond repair)
$75 recharge and leak test of A/C system - performed by shop
$10 oil seal replacement
$6 oil seal replacement tool
$4 perfect size pipe to smash on oil seal
$ 15 GL-5 75w-90 gear oil
$ 24 Mobil One Full synthetic
$ 5 Purolater oil Filter
$ 5 Heavy grease for axle splined shafts
$ 5 PB Blaster
$ 15 Dexcool and distilled water
$10 new 1/4" drive socket since I broke old one
$ 10 fuel line separator tool
$ 5 Black rustoleum spray paint (to paint whereever was rusted)
So many times you read a post like this and wonder how it turned out.
I want to report that 18 months and 15k miles later all is still successful about engine swap detailed below.
Absolutely zero oil consumption issues. The level on the dipstick doesnt even move, between oil changes, with the 07 corolla's 1zzfe motor.
Ive hit a best of 46 MPG and typical summertime highway trips average 41-43 MPG.
Heres the orginal post from 7/08:
Just thought Id report my engine swap was a success.
Problem: 01 Chev Prizm LSi 5spd w/ 83k miles burned oil (about 1 quart every 800-1000 miles) and low compression in 3 out of 4 cylinders.
Solution: Replace engine with engine from wrecked 2007 Corolla w/ 4k miles
Total Cost (cost includes engine & parts & tools I didnt have. This is with me doing all labor): $1800 approximate
Loss of three weeks summertime in ohio: Priceless
Ok, I had to be smart and throw that in there.Reasoning for all the effort: Corollas and Prizms are valuable cars now. Instead of waiting for oil problem to get worse, I wanted to tackle it now because I live in a house with garage and a tools. In the future, I might be living somewhere where its not so convenient for me to do the swap. Also, I do lots of highway driving since my second home is 1000 miles away. Replacing oil would be a problem. especially since oil consumption seems worse on the highway.
Parts needed to take from old motor and put onto 07 corolla motor:
Headers
Intake manifold and throttle Body
Intake manifold gasket
Passenger side block engine mount (the 07 is slightly different, bolt up your 98-02 engine mount in its place).
knock sensor (the 07 is different)
Engine coolant temp sensor (the 07 and 01 have different p/n's)
Fuel injectors (the 07 and 01 have different p/n's)
coil packs (the 07 and 01 have different p/n's)
Transmission (obvious, but replace the clutch while in there)
Old radiator hoses, vacuum hoses, etc.
Compatibility issues: None, other than some sensors and manifolds. Just re-use your old ones on the new motor.
Cost breakdown:
$1100 '07 motor
$ 185 genuine toyota clutch, TO bearing, pressure plate
$ 65 machine shop neutral balancing of flywheel and clutch pressure plate. Anal, but ensures that pressure plate is perfectly balanced to flywheel for smooth operation.
$ 140 remanufactured front axles (ones from autozone, ones from advance auto parts)
$ 100 salvaged A/C compressor (old one's electrical connector was broken beyond repair)
$75 recharge and leak test of A/C system - performed by shop
$10 oil seal replacement
$6 oil seal replacement tool
$4 perfect size pipe to smash on oil seal
$ 15 GL-5 75w-90 gear oil
$ 24 Mobil One Full synthetic
$ 5 Purolater oil Filter
$ 5 Heavy grease for axle splined shafts
$ 5 PB Blaster
$ 15 Dexcool and distilled water
$10 new 1/4" drive socket since I broke old one
$ 10 fuel line separator tool
$ 5 Black rustoleum spray paint (to paint whereever was rusted)
