My Corolla Project

[BIGWILLSTYLES]

Here's my story. I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla. 1.8 Liter VVT-I (I'm sure most are) CE if it makes a difference, with automatic transmission. My plan is to drop a GTS engine (4AGE) into it with manuel transmission. I understand it's alot of work and will probally resent those who will say "go buy a new one." I've done different engine drops, but the hard part is converting from automatic to manuel. I'm trying to limit my cost by doing it mostly myself (with some friends). Any tips. From start to finish if possible.

[dawesy]

if you can do the rest of the swap then the transmision side would be a doddle. i would recomend the supercharged 4A-GZE though as it gives more power

[Unity Jon]

first work out which manual gear box you can get, there are a couple of varients but the one found in the later Gti rolla's are generally the strongest i think its tagged T50 ? i'm sure someone will correct me if i got it wrong, i've never really played with Gearboxes !

Anyway then check the engine/box mounts as you may find it much easier to buy an engine and box together with the crossmember then just offer the whole thing up !

Wont that make life easy for you :D :D

[BIGWILLSTYLES]

Is there a turbo version for the 4AGE?

[Unity Jon]

not officially, but if you buy a 4agze it will come set up for the supercharger and already have stronger internals and lower compression, its just a case of bending up a manifold and bolting a turbo on..... an after market ECU will help too.

like i'm doing, if the damn engine ever arrives.......