5efhe Pistons

[freddy_nerk]

My son has a Toyota Sera with a 5EFHE (Sept 1990)

We're in Sydney.

I was just wondering whether he's better off trying to replace an apparently blown piston, or gettin another engine. What's the best value for money here? Are there other pistons that will fit? Are there other engines than the 5EFHE that will go in?

Putting my hands on a new 5EFHE isn't proving all that easy either.

Are there any mechanics who are particularly good at doing these swaps?

The Nerk

[Boro Sera]

Starlet turbo engine will fit. (Can't remember the number )

I seem to recall that the pistons from the Starlet will fit in a Sera. These are tougher pistons than the Sera has anyway.

It's easier to replace the pistons than the engine.

Australia has a healthy Sera community. Have you contacted them about sourcing spare parts?

www.toyotasera.co.uk can help you out with parts if you're having bother finding them.

Rich

[freddy_nerk]

Thanks ... I don't suppose you have a URL for the Aussie Sera owners do you?

The Nerk

[freddy_nerk]

The Starlet Turbo is a 4efte by the way ...

[geocool69]

try bowsing the australian starlet club forum at

twincam.org...

speak to lone...he will be able to put u in touch with the right guys with the right supplys...

ud be better off finding a company that will import a 4efte front cut form japland..

from memory to convert to a 4efte will set u back somewhere around 2700aus dollars..

alternitavly give andrew cliff a shout on this site...

he runs a club dedicated to the sera... and would be best suited to give u advice.

[toyotasera.co.uk]

5E-FHE is quite a rare engine, used in all Seras and some Cynos.

5E-FE will fit, direct swap, mostly used in Paseos. Less powerful than a 5E-FHE

4E-FTE Starlet turbo, fairly easy swap, used in Starlet turbos. More powerful than a 5E-FHE despite smaller engine size.

I have some Sera pistons if required.

I would not use Starlet turbo pistons as they are lower compression.

An engine swap (like for like) is easier than stripping and rebuilding engine.

The problem with a Sera and fitting a Starlet turbo is that you have to fit a bonnet vent - or be prepared to sacrifice air conditioning to fit the intercooler.

[Boro Sera]

Thanks ... I don't suppose you have a URL for the Aussie Sera owners do you?

http://www.alttokyo.com/gg/cars/sera/

Rich