Guest CanadianRolla
Hey guys,
After a leak-down test on my '99s engine, I'm told that my piston rings are probably fried. Based on seriously low compression numbers 150-100-95-150. And I'm also told that the easiest way to solve this problem is to swap out the engine, or reman the entire block/many of the hard components. But the reman costs way more than engine replacement.
What are my options here? I read a previous post that talked about previous successful engine swaps for this gen. of Corolla but what I'm more concerned about, since I know that virtually anything is possible - is more about what parts would need replacement as well if I avoided going with a 1ZZ-FE (non-VVTi) engine.
To make this easier on you ZZ model buffs, I'll add what I've got - related to engine parts:
• Full stainless cat-back exhaust (stock headers)
• All new sparks & wires
• Interstate MTP Battery
• Stock radiator/cooling system
• Short Ram CAI (Also have a CAI for newer VVT-i applications so that's taken care of)
• Stock oil-drainage system (Oil Pan - will it need to be replaced for a different shape orientation?)
• Strut-Tower Bar (Will this come into conflict with the new engine's size/shape?)
So aside from the obvious need for a new brain-box and the re-oriented CAI (which I have) what else would need to be changed? And if I upgraded to the 180hp Celica/Matrix XRS engine would I need a new tranny? I've currently got the stock 4-speed automatic since this car was a used purchase and I didn't have a choice.
Thanks!