trace01m

I have an AE72 sedan, and I'm assuming that it isn't much different than an AE71 with the same motor. If I'm reading a lot of the info I see correctly, then most parts from an AE86 will fit right on without difficulty. Am I giving myself false hope, or will it really work?

Is the AE72 close to the same as the AE71? Mine has a $ac in it, too, and was wondering if the engine will bolt right in, or if I need mounts.

First I'd like to say that it's awesome to find a forum where people know their stuff! I just got my first Corolla, and it has a blown motor. My dad pused a rod through the oil pan in the 4AC power plant, and rather than fix it he gave it to me. I must admit, I'm a Honda guy. I've had a few and know those cars very well, but Toyotas are like greek to me. I know very little about the AE86, other than what I read in Sport Compact Car and Import Tuner. I have done some research, but I still hae questions I hope you can answer, and as I learn I hope to be able to contribute to the forum. My first question is about rebuilding what I have so I can drive it. Is the 4AC block the same as the 4AG? If so then I could use the internals frome the 4AG when I rebuild the motor, but will I also have to use the head, or will the 4AC head be ok when ported out? And my second question is about a swap. I found a site where I can get a 4A GE RWD engine and 5 speed tranny for $700 US dollars + shipping. Comes to about $1100 for me. The tranny in the car is automatic. Are the manual pedals in the AE82/ AE86 the same, or will I have to track some pedals down? Any help will be GREATLY appreciated!