 buying an engine, could someone help?, are all 7A-FE engines the same? please look! |
 Jul 30, 2009 - 3:29 PM
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I have a 1994 toyota Celica ST 1.8L 7A-FE
i found this engine http://www.jdmenginedepot.com/jdm_engine_d...olla/Prizm_7AFE the person on the site, said "All that should ideally fit. The most qualified person to answer your question would be your mechanic." Could some one take a look for me. All the specs seem to be the same and it looks identical to the one i have, but it says its for a 93-99 prizm/corrola, i think the celica engine is the same as the corrola? am i correct, will this fit my car no problem? thanks- -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop  - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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Jul 30, 2009 - 4:00 PM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
If it's a 7AFE, it'll fit. Any Toyota motor with an A block will bolt directly into your car (7AFE, 4AGE, etc.) but wiring is a different story. But basically, any 7A will fit in your car.
What exactly are you needing a new motor for? Just out of curiosity. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Jul 30, 2009 - 4:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ Jul 30, 2009 - 5:00 PM)  If it's a 7AFE, it'll fit. Any Toyota motor with an A block will bolt directly into your car (7AFE, 4AGE, etc.) but wiring is a different story. But basically, any 7A will fit in your car. What exactly are you needing a new motor for? Just out of curiosity. my car is burning oil, the piston rings are bad, so instead of trying to go through it, and mess with it, ill just buy one with low miles one it.lol. thanks by the way -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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Jul 30, 2009 - 4:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
strange engine. this engine has no distributor and has an extra sensor on the timing cover.
my 97 the last of the 7afe doesn't have all those goodies. Is this a JDM motor? |
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Jul 30, 2009 - 6:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
This looks like its got 2 spark plug wires that splits into 4 and doesn't run on a dizzy but a COP type of distributor prob hence that extra sensor for timing.
Even the intake manifold is completely different. I would say avoid this motor because it might not work. |
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Jul 30, 2009 - 7:02 PM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
You're kind of far away from me, but I was gonna say I have a 7A sitting in my garage, 130,00 miles on it. Still runs but I'm missing a few things. The motor is worthless to me, and you're more than welcome to have it but I don't really want to deal with the hassle of shipping it, so it'd have to be pickup only.
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Jul 30, 2009 - 9:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
QUOTE (soulshadow @ Jul 30, 2009 - 7:46 PM) This looks like its got 2 spark plug wires that splits into 4 and doesn't run on a dizzy but a COP type of distributor prob hence that extra sensor for timing. Even the intake manifold is completely different. I would say avoid this motor because it might not work. what if i cleaned out my intake on my current 7a and put it on the new engine? think it would work? thanks- -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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Jul 30, 2009 - 10:27 PM
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you COULD, swap heads out. i think the heads are the same actually, so try swapping the dizzy on and see what happens. but try to fine the correct engine.
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Jul 30, 2009 - 11:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Jul 30, 2009 - 10:27 PM) you COULD, swap heads out. i think the heads are the same actually, so try swapping the dizzy on and see what happens. but try to fine the correct engine. whats a dizzy? and ive been trying to find the engine everywhere!!! haah try and find it please!? thanks -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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Jul 31, 2009 - 12:54 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Distributor.
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Jul 31, 2009 - 9:07 AM
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it will bolt up, you would need to use some parts off the old motor, IIRC you would have to change out the intake cam, and the cover for the distributor hole unbolts, and you would bolt your distributor in.
you may also have to use the old intake manifold as well as waternecks. the extra sensor is a cam sensor. it will also have a crank sensor but you would just leave those unplugged. and of course you'd have to use your harness and ecu. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Jul 31, 2009 - 9:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Jul 31, 2009 - 1:51 PM
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QUOTE (richee3 @ Jul 30, 2009 - 8:02 PM) You're kind of far away from me, but I was gonna say I have a 7A sitting in my garage, 130,00 miles on it. Still runs but I'm missing a few things. The motor is worthless to me, and you're more than welcome to have it but I don't really want to deal with the hassle of shipping it, so it'd have to be pickup only. I may take you up on that. 
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Jul 31, 2009 - 2:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
I more of just a swap it in, if you have to change cam gears and what not and mess around with the head to make everything work then its pretty much a useless swap and not worth the time and money.
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Jul 31, 2009 - 4:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Jul 31, 2009 - 10:45 AM) why is this engine sooooo cheap though> im confused, and how do i know its good? will it fit? thanks for anything you can give me ive been looking for an engine for a longgg time! -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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Jul 31, 2009 - 4:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
its just a replacement engine. nothing special. probably pulled from a junkyard or totaled car
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Aug 5, 2009 - 11:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 18, '06 From cincinnati Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
if youre looking for something special swap in a newer 4age black or silvertop and have some fun. both redline at 8k+ lol
-------------------- proud =3sgte SWAPPED= '95 Celica ST owner [calling it the GT2 or half-trac]
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Aug 6, 2009 - 7:23 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
that first engine may be a 5A-FE thats incorrectly listed.
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