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by Zokhara
Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:36 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Info on swapping a 20v into an '87 FX16 GT-S?
Replies: 9
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Info on swapping a 20v into an '87 FX16 GT-S?

Hey, so just had a rod start knocking in my 1987 Toyota Corolla FX-16 GT-S, and I am thinking about doing an engine/trans swap instead of a rebuild, since JDM import engines with under 70k miles are only around $1,500. What I'm wondering is, what in this swap would be not straightforward; e.g. extra...
by Zokhara
Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Knocking - TVIS? Rod? Worn Cam Lobe?
Replies: 4
Views: 4312

Knocking - TVIS? Rod? Worn Cam Lobe?

Hi all, I recently purchased a 1987 Toyota Corolla FX-16 GT-S (Big Port) with 198k on the ODO, and paperwork for an engine rebuild 17k ago. It recently developed a knock, here are the details: -It sounds more to me like a low end knock (rod, main, pin, etc) not a top end "tick". -I can hea...