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 Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:49 pm
Ok, so I'm finally going to be getting my Prizm out of Wisconsin in a few days and I've decided what I want to do to it. I've been digging and I've discovered that the Geo Prizm was essentially a generic Toyta Corolla. The original engine is the Toyota 4A-FE; putting out 100 Horsepower and 95 Torque. So, now I've gone and found out that there was a 20 valve engine in the Toyota 4A family called the 4A-GE ; also know as the Silver Top; putting out 160 Horsepower and 119 Torque. The entire 4A family is the same size from what I've seen.
So, I guess my question is: Should an engine swap like this be very hard for a beginner? I've got access to a full machine shop, if it makes a difference.
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:50 pm
Sorry, I can't really help you with this level of technical stuff but I just have one question. Why swap a Geo-Prizm though? surprised
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:14 pm
Chron0s Sorry, I can't really help you with this level of technical stuff but I just have one question. Why swap a Geo-Prizm though? surprised Because nobody suspects the Geo Prizm smile . It's like going to the track and telling everybody "Hey, watch out for that Yugo, he's quick," xd
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 8:02 pm
Kit Tainess Chron0s Sorry, I can't really help you with this level of technical stuff but I just have one question. Why swap a Geo-Prizm though? surprised Because nobody suspects the Geo Prizm smile . It's like going to the track and telling everybody "Hey, watch out for that Yugo, he's quick," xd Lawls, I see. Interesting reason to do it. Mille does something like that, autoXing his Saturn. Go for it. 
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 10:21 pm
Kit Tainess Chron0s Sorry, I can't really help you with this level of technical stuff but I just have one question. Why swap a Geo-Prizm though? surprised Because nobody suspects the Geo Prizm smile . It's like going to the track and telling everybody "Hey, watch out for that Yugo, he's quick," xd Nobody suspects a prizm because prizm's suck. I wouldn't waste the money. You are better off swapping the car than the motor. JMO though.
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 6:11 pm
X C L S I O R Kit Tainess Chron0s Sorry, I can't really help you with this level of technical stuff but I just have one question. Why swap a Geo-Prizm though? surprised Because nobody suspects the Geo Prizm smile . It's like going to the track and telling everybody "Hey, watch out for that Yugo, he's quick," xd Nobody suspects a prizm because prizm's suck. I wouldn't waste the money. You are better off swapping the car than the motor. JMO though. Exactly, Prizms DO suck, NORMALLY. That's why I intend to put performance parts in it and make it go faster. I will buy a better car when I can afford one, but as of now I'm low income. This engine will take me a few months to save up for as is. Now, if someone actually has some constructive input, I'd love to hear it.
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:10 pm
Kit Tainess X C L S I O R Kit Tainess Chron0s Sorry, I can't really help you with this level of technical stuff but I just have one question. Why swap a Geo-Prizm though? surprised Because nobody suspects the Geo Prizm smile . It's like going to the track and telling everybody "Hey, watch out for that Yugo, he's quick," xd Nobody suspects a prizm because prizm's suck. I wouldn't waste the money. You are better off swapping the car than the motor. JMO though. Exactly, Prizms DO suck, NORMALLY. That's why I intend to put performance parts in it and make it go faster. I will buy a better car when I can afford one, but as of now I'm low income. This engine will take me a few months to save up for as is. Now, if someone actually has some constructive input, I'd love to hear it. Good luck with it and have fun with it smile better?
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 5:33 pm
Desolation19 Kit Tainess X C L S I O R Kit Tainess Chron0s Sorry, I can't really help you with this level of technical stuff but I just have one question. Why swap a Geo-Prizm though? surprised Because nobody suspects the Geo Prizm smile . It's like going to the track and telling everybody "Hey, watch out for that Yugo, he's quick," xd Nobody suspects a prizm because prizm's suck. I wouldn't waste the money. You are better off swapping the car than the motor. JMO though. Exactly, Prizms DO suck, NORMALLY. That's why I intend to put performance parts in it and make it go faster. I will buy a better car when I can afford one, but as of now I'm low income. This engine will take me a few months to save up for as is. Now, if someone actually has some constructive input, I'd love to hear it. Good luck with it and have fun with it smile better? Yes. Yes it is. Thank you, Desolation.
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:31 pm
Want constructive criticism? Save that money and put it toward a car worth doing something with instead of wasting it on a prizm
talk2hand
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:04 pm
Kit Tainess Desolation19 Kit Tainess X C L S I O R Kit Tainess Chron0s Sorry, I can't really help you with this level of technical stuff but I just have one question. Why swap a Geo-Prizm though? surprised Because nobody suspects the Geo Prizm smile . It's like going to the track and telling everybody "Hey, watch out for that Yugo, he's quick," xd Nobody suspects a prizm because prizm's suck. I wouldn't waste the money. You are better off swapping the car than the motor. JMO though. Exactly, Prizms DO suck, NORMALLY. That's why I intend to put performance parts in it and make it go faster. I will buy a better car when I can afford one, but as of now I'm low income. This engine will take me a few months to save up for as is. Now, if someone actually has some constructive input, I'd love to hear it. Good luck with it and have fun with it smile better? Yes. Yes it is. Thank you, Desolation. Your welcome Kit
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:44 pm
um, anything auto to manual (hard)
I think the 20v all came with a six manual...might not fit
wiring will be the usual pain.
the FWD to FWD isn't bad
many custom parts, like half shafts, could even need one off mounts for engine and trans.
I wouldn't recommend it.
the only ones i've seen the 20V go into are the AE86, AW11 or the early MR2, and the two door GT-T FWD AE92 but those had the better 4AGE Twin Cam and going to a 20v wasn't hard...but wasn't a walk in the park, as with a SR swap now a days with a 240sx.
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