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Post by mindbeats on Aug 18, 2010 13:02:39 GMT -5
hey everyone. i know this may be a long shot but does anyone know if there's a writeup out there on how to do a proper 20v st swap into a 97 corolla. i had taken my car to a shop to have it put in but now the mechanics telling me the swap is to complicated and he doesnt want to do it anymore. WTF he means idk, i heard it was pretty straight forward. Anyway, my buddy and i are going to try and do it ourselves but were just wondering if theres anything out there we could use as a reference guide. Thx in advance
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Post by mindbeats on Aug 18, 2010 13:04:12 GMT -5
also the motor's already mounted, except for the trans mount. and its a complete swap(trans, wiring, ecu, everything) just looking for some direction if any
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Post by 1000whpmonster on Aug 18, 2010 13:05:46 GMT -5
It is a straight forward swap, bolt in 20valve, send harness to doug(mr220v@gmail.com) and then install his harness full plug and play and run the car.
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Post by 1000whpmonster on Aug 18, 2010 13:06:54 GMT -5
What trans do you have, 6speed? Which 20V you have. Either way its straight forward but the 6speed trans will need a custom trans mount
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Post by mindbeats on Aug 18, 2010 14:04:35 GMT -5
i mean everything ive read says its a pretty straight forward swap, thats why i didnt understand wtf the mechanics problem was. the swap came with an a/t trans, its a silvertop, and it came with the complete wiring and ecu, not cut at all. do i still need to get harness made???
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Post by mindbeats on Aug 18, 2010 14:09:32 GMT -5
i kno its pretty straight forward but im no mechanic. my buddy knows his stuff, but hes a honda guy, lol. anyways we were just looking to get any and all help possible. the easier the better, no such thing as knowing too much  |
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Post by trife96 on Aug 18, 2010 21:03:42 GMT -5
Axles might be an issue inless you can get one complete with axles. I've been told the stock 7AFE axles will work...but I don't think that's true. I will soon find out. But on my blacktop, the passenger side axle is a two-piece axle which is definitely not the same. Also you will have to figure in getting your exhaust to bolt up to the down pipe. The flange is different. Just a couple things to keep in mind.
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Post by Gus 4age20v on Aug 18, 2010 21:18:49 GMT -5
Yes u still need the harness u need to send him ur old one and the 20v one
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Post by mindbeats on Aug 18, 2010 23:09:09 GMT -5
ok thx guys. now one ? i got is the mechanic kept saying the transmission mount didnt fit on the bracket that was on the tranny that came with the 20v. has anybody ever heard of that
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Post by 1000whpmonster on Aug 19, 2010 0:06:43 GMT -5
wouldn't know what to tell you, I have never in my life swapped in a automatic 20v into a corolla. So can't help you with the mount situation.
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Post by KING7thGen on Aug 19, 2010 20:17:27 GMT -5
you should be able to use the oem one that comes with your car.
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Post by mindbeats on Aug 21, 2010 0:22:09 GMT -5
well its back at my house, so ill try to accomplish what i can by myself and when my buddy's ready will tackle it together. thx for all your help guys. and trife anything you figure out with your swap let me know. thx again guys
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Post by 88gtscorolla on Aug 24, 2010 18:21:03 GMT -5
im putting a 20v in my 88 this week i hope it aint to hard
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Post by 1000whpmonster on Aug 24, 2010 22:24:49 GMT -5
Its not
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Post by Heavy D on Aug 25, 2010 14:40:53 GMT -5
FWD is easy to install
not to change subject but is it possable to use a 4a/7a harness on a 4age motor? like i can use my 7mgte harness on a 2jzgte
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Post by Loney54 on Aug 26, 2010 23:57:20 GMT -5
well its back at my house, so ill try to accomplish what i can by myself and when my buddy's ready will tackle it together. thx for all your help guys. and trife anything you figure out with your swap let me know. thx again guys Need an ecu for a/t? |
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Post by mindbeats on Aug 27, 2010 21:12:12 GMT -5
when i purchased the motor and tranny with everything thats why im confused as to why i just cant hook up the ecu and connect the wiring to it without having to send it out to get rewired. i have the ecu that came with the 20v
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Post by Gus 4age20v on Aug 30, 2010 10:02:48 GMT -5
Cuz of were is hooks to ur fuse box and some of ur relays won't be hooked up
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Post by trife96 on Aug 30, 2010 15:08:01 GMT -5
when i purchased the motor and tranny with everything thats why im confused as to why i just cant hook up the ecu and connect the wiring to it without having to send it out to get rewired. i have the ecu that came with the 20v Basically most 20V will come out of the Corolla Levin. The ECU is interconnected to the body harness also. And due to two completely different body styles. This is why it won't work. But, since you have both harness', it might not be as expensive to send both off to be modified. At least that's my plan for now |
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Post by mindbeats on Sept 2, 2010 0:53:13 GMT -5
oh ok thx
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Aww man, at least you tried. What are you planning to try next?