Originally Posted by ToyotaTechGeek
the 22R-E or 22RT-E would be ridiculous. what transmission did you have in-mind to use??? why do you want to swap the engine? the 5EF-E should be fine. the Tercel isn't exactly a performance car per se...especially with a 'budget' in play. a 4AG-E would be decent, but if you don't have the capability(ies) or money, then why bother. not trying to be negative, just real.
not sure on the tranny. but if im not mistaking there was a celica with a 22re not sure though. the 5EF-E in it has been destroyed to say the least the guy that owned the car before my friend did not take care of it. yeah kinda the point we wanted something different, which is asking for trouble. thanks for your help if anything else come to mind let me know.