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@Sam44 @Claymore good to hear you’re doing well! Can’t wait to start the SWAP and take pics through the whole process. 

It’s been a while. You can’t believe how frustrating it is to wait for an engine in a crate stuck somewhere in the Ocean. It seems that many carriers or way behind schedule because of the crisis. I’ve been waiting since January and probably will have to wait until April. How are you guys? @Sam44 @Claymore

I put a jab hood on my Corolla. No we need the horsepower 😉

On 1/9/2021 at 4:35 PM, Sam44 said:

Dont worry about time (mine or yours). Take it slow discuss all you need to. I give my time freely, and don't expect anything in return.

I enjoy this ALOT. 

Thank you Sam!

12 hours ago, Claymore said:

Please remember this is a starlet forum, people here have helped the best they can and spent lots of time guiding you (and on the other forum as well)

And I am grateful to you all. It's my mechanic. He wants to try the AWD. I'm just helping because he does't speak English. I will stick to my plan. After all this effort it has to come true!

Here I am with a crazy idea.

4efte swap matched to 4efe gearbox in a Corolla vs 4efte (my default project) or 3sgte swap matched to a 7afe 4WD gearbox/tranny. I found a rare Corolla 4WD that has been sold only on the Swiss and Australian market for 2000 euros ish. I spoke to a guy in Germany that owns a AE115 with 3sgte. He said that the tranny holds the torque even if it should be for 110 ps. The option is to buy a GT Four ST185 or ST 205 3sgte with AWD tranny and rear subframe.

What do you think about it?

@Sam44 @Claymore

On 1/4/2021 at 4:42 PM, Sam44 said:

Yeh the 2xweeks off over Christmas and New have been nice, and much needed. These guys really enjoy Christmas over here. 

How about your self, I hope you and family are well and have had a good Christmas & new year. 

It was good thanks. A bit worried about the geopolitical situation. Brexit is pain in the b now that I have to purchase parts from the UK...got a new idea for the Corolla. You'll tell me your thoughts!

On 1/2/2021 at 5:51 PM, Sam44 said:

I'm back. I've been away for the Christmas and New year break visiting some old friends over in the states. 

I've just got back to the hotel and settled back in. 

Good to hear from you. Hope you're having a good time in the US. I need to go back but visa expired so it will take ages now...

On 12/31/2020 at 2:27 PM, Claymore said:

Not too difficult.

Looks like a clean job! Thanks!

9 hours ago, Claymore said:

crank seals

About the crank seals. How complicated is it on this engine to replace them? This is my personal question of course as a non-mechanic.

@Sam44 @Claymore Hey guys. I was wondering what the procedure to change the 4EFTE timing belt is? does the valve cover have to come off or can it be done only operating on the side of the engine? Thanks

What happened after?

16 hours ago, RoyalDutchie said:

I'm not familiar with Celica's or most Corolla's it is best to ask these questions on a celica and/or a corolla forum. There may be a few people floating around with knowledge regarding WRC builds.

note:

please stay on topic 

Yeah my bad. There is a lack of forums who discuss this topic. Merry Christmas. 

39 minutes ago, RoyalDutchie said:

a lot of work getting it to fi

Do you know someone who has done a WRC Corolla replica?

What I know so far is that it’s a 3sgte GT Four engine and AWD transmission. What I don’t know is how to adapt it to the Corolla and what part of the Cdlica chassis has to be swapped and what has to be kept from the Corolla. I checked on the web and it wasn’t easy to find hubs, rear and front axle shafts and stabilizer arms.

Also, would the Corolla shock absorbers fit the Celica hubs or would it be necessary to install Celica shock absorbers?

Thanks

A friend of mine was thinking to start a Corolla E11 WRC replica project and he want to find the missing parts to get chassis right and wheels on get the swap done and work on the body kit. The engine comes from a Celica GT Four ST205.He would keep the internal semi-original for the moment.

First questions are.

What parts of the transmission and chassis has to be brought/swapped from the Celica ST205L GT Four and what can be left Corolla original.

Concerning the GY Four transmission, What about the Celica and Corolla have track and wheelbase differences? Are there any? What’s the procedure WRC uses to swap it correctly? Any stored data to use?

Thanks

What about a 3sgte gearbox on a 4efte?

5 hours ago, RoyalDutchie said:

I guess you mean gearbox and not just a differential

 Correct. Can it be done?

Any info in 2020 about adapting a rear differential on a 4efte?

I still have to clarify how the car will react to the ECU swap. I didn’t study the electrical part but I presume that the ECU controls the engine. What controls electric windows, immobilizer (door opener), light, defrost, windscreen wipers? What I am not sure about is what controls the rest of the electric parts in the car. Fuses and relays controls all the internal electrics? Is everything are going to work when I switch to ECUs? AC has it’s own chip such as the map sensor under the hood. What else?

Thanks

4 hours ago, Sam44 said:

I'm not sure on the AC fitment we don't see AC in the UK on the pre 2000 vehicles alot. 

There is no Starlet Glanza V with AC?

i read on an Australian forum that the AC mount holes between 4efe and fte on the Starlet are the same. The compressors look different but hopefully the share 2 holes. Size should be fine as both have the exit pipe right next to the manifold.

Fte pump

4efe pump

4 hours ago, Sam44 said:

hope you and the family are well and are getting ready christmas. 

Kind pf yours. I wish you all the best as well!

18 hours ago, Sam44 said:

I'll get looking at wiring diagrams now. 

Canada is nice. I’ve played in Toronto once.

looking at the last details before I purchase the engine. Should arrive from Japan soon.

I took the pictures to check distances between the Corolla gearbox front mount and the 4efte cat to understand spaces. Was also figuring out the Corolla AC pump encumbrance.

I never seen the 4efte engine with the AC pump. The 4efe AC compressor main liquid pipe exit is very close to the 4in one exhaust. If you look at the 4efte you’ll see the same pipe almost touching the turbo.

Does this mean that my AC compressor will properly fit the 4efte? The AC comps are identical. Apparently

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On 12/10/2020 at 11:06 AM, Claymore said:

we have to pay Import VAT (20% tax to the UK government)

Same here. We have 22% VAT (iva) and 6/7% border taxes, that depends on the item category, value and quantity. That means around 30%. Experts suggest to tell the seller to put all the items information on the box to avoid delays at the border. 

On 12/7/2020 at 10:06 PM, Claymore said:

have used them in the past and they are very good, genuine parts.

It’s cool that you get the parts from Europe or those you don’t find here come straight from Japan. Apparently taxes are included. I don’t think I have to pay anything. I bought parts before from the US and taxes were included and managed by the company. 
check out my list of parts that should complete and engine refreshment. The fuel pump was too expensive. I will buy it from The websites you pointed out. 

On 1/12/2016 at 10:04 PM, Dansstarlet1996 said:

And is Emanage used more because its considered to be the best?

Hi. I’m about to swap 4efte in a Corolla E11. Which piggyback abould I suggest to local tuners? Thanks

I need to figure out which water pipes to buy or if I will have to customize them for my radiator. I checked the code and starlet and corolla radiators are the same. The only difference might be the distance from the radiator to the engine because my car is different. What do you suggest? Should I buy the starlet original pipes or are there pipes that I can adopt?

i’m going to post some pictures that show my front right and left engine to show the water pipes and the manifold area. On the left side you can see the AC pump. I would like to keep my pump on the 4EFTE but need to make sure the bolts distance is the same so that Glanza belts can fit.