Modifications for an A/T engine

[renzo_d10]

a corolla is a small new family car, if you want a fast car, buy a ferrari. corollas were meant to be a get around car.

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A secondhand SAFC should be around 10k or so. Haven't checked prices for a while.

Silvertops are great, but a 3SGE will give you more oomph over more of the rev range.

the 3SGE Beams is a great engine. 2.0L VVT-i that's around 200hp iirc. Built for economy as well as for power. I've heard that it can top up at 11km/L city if driven " economically ", however, one problem would be the stocks available ( i only know one corolla that's swapped with that kind of engine. ) It doesn't come by always, some might even require you to have the engine imported.

One slightly common engine is the locally released 3SGE that came stock with the corona. The stocks are so-so, not as common as silvertops and blacktops but you should find a decent one. patience.

There's also the 3SGTE that came with the Celica.

The Blacktop 6-speed M/T should do okay, it's around 163hp stock. If you drive around the city, then you wouldnt enjoy much of its power since it only comes at top-end - same goes with the Silvertop.

I would have recommended the 4AGE High-horse 16V coz the power comes out at low-mid end, really usable if you drive around the city often. FC is so-so, better than the 20 valvers which just plays around 7-8km/L. HOWEVER, the engine itself is a rare find. If you ever find one, most likely its gonna be either expensive or not in good shape.

Forget the 4EFTE it might be a burden for you. coz it costs a lot, had mine quoted at 60k everything BUT the FMIC which will cost me another 20k +/- though if you would want to experiment on things it can be done, though again it will cost you a lot especially if you would want to have you set back at high whp figures.

[niky]

The silvertop really is the easiest to find and install... but I know of some people who favor the supercharged 4AGZE because of the extra torque.

I like the plain-jane 3SGE because, yes, it's not a screamer, but it'll be more tractable and enjoyable in the daily grind than a high-strung 20V.