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1. Is this JDM 4AGZE a direct fit into the engine bay?
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Unless the block seriously changed on the late JDMs, an A-series is an A-series. Swap over the single block-mount (
the other three are tranny mounts!) from the donor-body, and it should line up just perfect between the engine and body.
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2. Assuming the harness isn't cut on the 4AGZE, is it plug and play in to my car?
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At least for all 5 years of the Mk I, the wiring harness of any (
yes, any!) year/engine combo will bolt to any year body, from the driver's left-foot back. That includes a USDM SC to an '85. I've never taken apart a JDM full-clip, yet if you treat from the US driver's foot back as a module, it all bolts up (
fuel pump and sender don't go through the trunk, they go through the dash), and will turn over on the first try. I have no idea if the USDM "driver's left food" equates to a JDM "driver's right foot" or "pax left foot".
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3. Is there anything I need to modify with the clutch or trans the 4AGZE comes with?
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Again, unless things seriously changed, A-blocks are A-blocks. The trans, pressure plate, clutch, and flywheel are a package... just bolt whatever you want, to the A-series crank.
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4. Will my existing axles/CVs work with the 4AGZE?
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Axles/CVs have nothing to do with the engine, they go with the trans. What trans are you using (
or do you want to use)?
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5. Besides a SC trunk lid, what else am I missing?  |
Not much, as long as you have the clip, or
all of the electronics. Depends if you want to use the US intercooler or not. If so, you'll need the SC auto or manual battery tray, or the NA '87+ auto battery tray (
that's what the NA intercooler bolts to).