I really need help to start modifying my 1989 corolla

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i have a 1989 toyota corolla and i want to start to modify it but i dont know where to start. I just want to start off at the begining, then someday in the future ride with the best.[in a better car]
 
'89's are carbed right? Before you do any mods, make sure all the maintenance is done first! That's what I would spend my time on. Then go on to modifications, I don't really know where to start on these cars, but getting more air in, is a good place to begin.
 
Yeah thats where I start, getting the thing running.
I think you can swap in a FWD 4age motor. But according to car point the car is fuel injected.

If not what you can do is go to the junkyard and buy a motor from a 91 or 92 corolla and swap that in. Make sure to get all computers and what not.
 
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What about swapping one of the bigger engines from the Camry and what not? When a friend had his '91 Carolla, we always thought of doing that.
 
Good ideas,one of the only problems i'm having with it is,when i shut it off the engine is still tryin to turn over.
 
Good ideas,one of the only problems i'm having with it is,when i shut it off the engine is still tryin to turn over.
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Like after you shut it off, it kinda still wants to run? Check the ignition timing, and if the engine has a carburator, the carb might need a rebuild sooner or later.
 
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