SOME thing Educational/knowledgeable
First you have to know what engine codes mean so you can understand what you’re putting in your engine bay.
Before the dash:
The number indicates the engine’s generation. The letters indicate the engine family For example in 2JZ-GTE engine is the 2nd model of the family and in the JZ family.
After the dash:
G = twin cam (wide angle, 45 degrees or more between the intake and exhaust valves)
F = "economical" twin cam (narrow angle, around 22 degrees)
T = turbocharged
Z = supercharged
E = fuel injectioni = single point fuel injection
R = air injection
S = swirl intake ports (only a few made in mid '80s)
S = direct injection & swirl pot pistons (starting from '97/98)
U = emission package (Japan)
C = emission package (California)
LPG = LPG fuel
Then once you know that you can explore what options you have. I made a list of engines that I have found that have been done.
Corolla Engine Swap Guide
Swap List Include:
4A-GE & 4A-GZE
1ZZ-FE
2ZZ-GE
2ZZ-GE Supercharged
3S-GE & 3S-GE
4A-GE & 4A-GZE
These engines come out of Celicas, MR2s, and Corollas. Pretty much a dirrect bolt.
Engine Cam Valve Displacement HP Torque Compression Model(s)
4A-GE DOHC 4 1587 112@6600 103@5200 9.4:1 AW11 AE82 AE86
4A-GE DOHC 4 1587 120@6800 105@6000 9.4:1 AW11 AE92
4A-GE DOHC 4 1587 140@7200 100@7200 10.3:1 AE92 "Redtop"
4A-GE DOHC 4 1587 160@7400 120@7400 10.5:1 AE101 VVT "Silvertop"
4A-GE DOHC 4 1587 165@7800 123@7800 11:1 AE111 VVT "Blacktop"
4A-GZE DOHC 4 1587 145@6400 137@4400 8.0:1 AW11 AE92
4A-GZE DOHC 4 1587 165@6400 152@4400 8.9:1 AE92
4A-GZE DOHC 4 1587 170@6400 152@4400 8.9:1 AE101
AW11 AE92
4A-GE (16 Valve):
AE101
4A-GE (20 Valve):
AE111
4A-GE (20 Valve):
AW11 AE92 AE101
4A-GZE:
4A-GE/7A-FE Hybrid
This hybrid uses the 4A-GE top with the 7A-FE bottom. It increases the displacement to 1.8. More displacement more power. I don't know much about this swap but more details are coming soon.
1ZZ-FE & 1ZZ-FED
A newer, more reliable engine with a little bit of power for all you earlier gen guys. With TRD making new performance parts, its easy to slap on a supercharger. The ZZ series may come in a Corrolla but not a dirrect bolt for you A series guys.
Engine Cam Valve Displacement HP Torque Compression Model(s)
1ZZ-FE DOHC 4 1794 120@5600 122@4400 10.5:1 ZZW30 ZZT230 ZZE112
1ZZ-FE DOHC 4 1794 130@6000 126@4400 10.5:1 ZZT230 (JDM VVT-i)
1ZZ-FED DOHC 4 1794 140@6400 126@4200 10.5:1 ZZW30 ZZT230 (VVT-i)
ZZW30 ZZT230 ZZE112
1ZZ-FE:
2ZZ-GE
Even a better choice for swap this engine was also used in a Lotus Elise. The name says it alone.
Engine Cam Valve Displacement HP Torque Compression Model(s)
2ZZ-GE DOHC 4 1796 180@7600 130@6800 11.5:1 ZZT231 ZZE120 (VVTL-i)
ZZT231 ZZE120
2ZZ-GE:
2ZZ-GZE Supercharged If you can get your hands on this little bundle of joy, you’re very lucky. Aswell as the the Corolla Compressor, Lotus also put it in their Exige S. This supercharged 2ZZ is the new flagship performance engine for Toyota. Engine Cam Valve Displacement HP Torque Compression Model(s) 2ZZ-GZE DOHC 4 1796 215@8200 159@4000 8.6:1 ZZE1## (VVTL-i) 3S-GE & 3S-GTE The best horsepower engines swaps for Corolla’s also is the hardest and heaviest to install. Lots of time and money will be involved. Engine Cam Valve Displacement HP Torque Compression Model(s) 3S-GE DOHC 4 1998 150@6000 132@4800 9.2:1 ST162 3S-GE DOHC 4 1998 158@6600 137@4800 9.2:1 ST182 ST183 SW20 3S-GE DOHC 4 1998 200@7000 152@6000 11.5:1 ST200 SW21 (VVT-i) 3S-GTE DOHC 4 1998 182@6000 184@3200 8.5:1 ST165 3S-GTE DOHC 4 1998 200@6000 200@3200 8.1:1 ST185 SW20 3S-GTE DOHC 4 1998 225@6000 225@3200 8.5:1 ST205 SW20
ST162 3S-GE (1st Gen):
SW20 ST182 ST183
3S-GE (2nd Gen):
SW21 ST200
3S-GE (3rd Gen):
SW20 ST165 SW185 SW205
3S-GTE:
A series motors = Direct swap (motor mounts should line up, possibility of using the same transmission is very high)
S series motors = Not Direct (custom mounts required, will need to use a a transmission designed for the series of motors)
ZZ series motors = Not Direct (see above)
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