aquascrotum Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Just a quick question as I can't find anything on it - the 1.4 VVT engine (4ZZ-FE) seems to replace the 1.3 4EFE in the bugeye Corolla from 2000 on, and runs at about 95bhp standard in the Rolla.Has anyone tried dropping one into a Starlet? We rally our starlet and our class is up to 1400cc (so a 5EFE conversion isnt a runner) - so this conversion might be of interest, there are quite a few 2000-on Corolla 1.4s starting to appear in scrappers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Just stick a FTE engine in it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aquascrotum Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Just stick a FTE engine in it Sometimes turbos are not the answer...sitting waiting on boost and then having a cloud of tyresmoke is not the quickest way of getting round a tight stage.Also a turbo would lump us in with 2000cc classes and exclude us from some events. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I'd just get an old 100bhp 4EFE from the old shape EP80's Starlets and drop that in. May need some fiddling with the loom I think but it's physically a straight swap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Toffinator Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Not a bad idea actually mate, would be a nice engine to have in the bay!And ste the ECU plays a big part in the 100hp side of things i think, and im sure there different looms so its difficult Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 4efe would be easier but they are cast iron blocks the 4zz is an ally engine so would help power to weight a bit, and drinking oil wont be a prob as its a rally car so id assume it would get regular services?I would be concerned about clearance on the exhaust manifold as its on the back and the bulkhead isnt designed for it.As for wiring stick a aftermarket ecu on it and save the hassle of the wiring Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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