Hey, she's starting to look like a real engine! Those of you with sharp eyes will notice that the valve covers are actually for the Supercharged MR2. You have to remember that the drivetrain is rotated 180° in an MR2, so the lettering on the valve covers will be backwards in a FWD Corolla. Next, we have most of the intake plumbing installed with the noteable exception of the supercharger unit itself. Those are also the stock 4A-GZE fuel injectors installed. Alan later upgraded to the 7M-GTE injectors to keep up with the increased boost. Lastly, we see the main engine harness and the supercharger installed. It sure looks more cluttered with the harness. If you take a look at the S/C outlet pipe, you can imagine the slight restriction right at the flange. Some people will fab complete outlet pipes using mandrel-bent piping that's been cut and welded to a flange. -Carl
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Now, we see the timing components of the engine. Be sure to replace the timing belt tensioner pulley and spring. I've heard of a pulley bearing that seized which heated up the timing belt to the point of it snapping. In the 2nd pic, notice the stock AW11 timing indicator that we had to hack off. If run an oversized crank pulley, you'll have interference issues. -Carl
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Yikes! This motor's starting to look too cluttered! We ended up keeping and using the AW11 alternator (and A/C) and its bracket. Remember that the AW11 didn't use a conventional P/S pump. If you want to keep your ride civilized with P/S and A/C, you'll need to acquire the JDM Levin/Trueno GT-Z accessory bracket that holds the alternator, P/S pump, and A/C compressor. -Carl
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