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So you?ve herd of the mythical 9age. The first thing you should know is it?s not a factory 39 MR2 Footwell LED Kit!...
Toyota engine. A 9age is a hybrid of sorts that takes parts from three different engines and May 21st, 2018 14:47 by
custom made parts. The end result is a 1.8 or 2.0 naturally aspirated (NA) engine liter engine
that makes over 200HP and 180ft lbs of torque. (TQ) There is not much information on the
9age because there have only been a few people who have made one. This is my attempt to
gather that information in one place. I hope this helps to answer your questions about the
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why they are not more common. The answer is there not easy or cheep to build. To build a May 21st, 2018 13:26 by
9age you need parts from 4age (16v/20v), 7afe block, 1zz/2zz crank, 2zz connecting rods
(con-rods) and custom pistons. For this guide I'm going to assume you all ready have a stock 7 Fenders: Pulls Without...
4age 16v and we will start building from there. May 21st, 2018 11:47 by
1: The Head
2: The Block
3: The Crank
4: Connecting Rods
5: Pistons
6: Electronics
7: 9agte/9agze
8: Install
9: Extra Info
1: Head
If you use a 16v head you will have a stock looking engine but a few things should be done to
prep the head.
When going from 1.6L (1588cc) to 1.8/2.0 L (1839.6cc/1980.3cc)of displacement the engine
head will be trying to fill more space in each of the cylinders. On the 16v head you might want
to go with 1mm bigger valves and/or bigger cams. Another way to flow more air into the bigger
cylinders would be to use a 4age 20v head. The increased flow from the head will help the
engine fill the bigger displacement. If you live in California you might want to stick to the 16v
head as it will look stock when finished. If you don?t have CARB to deal with I would go with the
20v head over the 16v. The downside of using a 20v head is you also have to use 20v
electronics or some kind of standalone fuel system. A Blacktop head is said to flow better than
the ST but either should be fine. Also the valve stem seals should be replaced and the head
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should be resurfaced since you have the head off already. Also you can take this time to get
the head cleaned.
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2: Block
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A 9age is a lot like the more common 7age in that it uses a 4age head and a 7afe engine Extended warranty packages
block. The main difference between the two hybrid engines is that the 9age makes use of
different internals that push displacement to the 2.0L mark. The block needs to be machined
in order to fit these bigger parts. The 7afe?s most common application was in the Toyota Vehicle History
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Corolla (1993?1997, AE102) well as in the ST version of Celica (1994?1999, AT200) as well
as the Toyota Corolla's clone, the Geo Prizm.
Tires
There is only one thing that needs to be done to the block to make a 9age. For the 1zz Find the right tires for your ca
application the walls of the block need to be ground so that the crank counterweights can spin
without hitting the sides or the crank mounting points. You have to have the center of the
crank machined to clear the 7afe block (journal to counter weights area). The 2zz only needs Insurance
the crank machined as the crank?s throw is 85mm. The stock stroke for a 7afe is 85.5 so the Get a free insurance quote
2zz will not hit the sides of the block.
The block should be resurfaced along with the head for a proper seating of the head gasket
especially if you?re going to use a metal head gasket. Also take into consideration to replacing
all the freeze plugs.
If you want the 2.0L you will also have to bore the block out to 83mm and use 83mm pistons.
7AFE
81mm Bore X 85.5mm Stroke
Rods length 132.5mm
Block height 206mm
Compression Ratio 9.5 with stock head
Displacement 1762cc
Crankshaft Main-journal diameter 48mm
Crankshaft Pin-journal diameter 48.0
2ZZ
82mm Bore X 85mm Stroke
Rods length 137.9 mm
Block height 211.75mm
Bore Wall 5.5mm
Compression Ratio 11.5 with stock head
Displacement (cc) 1795
Crankshaft Main-journal diameter 48mm
Crankshaft Pin-journal diameter 45mm
1ZZ
Rods length 146.65mm
Block height 211.7mm
78.994mm Bore X 91.440 Stroke
Bore Spacing 87.5
Bore Wall 8.5mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 with stock head
Displacement (cc) 1794
Crankshaft Main-journal diameter 48mm
Crankshaft Pin-journal diameter 44mm
3: Crank
The 2.0L 1980cc 9age is built by using the 1zz crank shaft. The 1zz crank has a throw of
91.5mm instead of the stock 7afe throw of 85.5mm. The increased throw adds displacement
and that makes a bigger engine.
In order to use the 1zz crank you have to have bore the 7afe block so that the bigger counter
weights don?t hit the sides and crank mounting points. This was covered in chapter 2. Also to
get the either crank to fit you have to have the center of the crank machined to clear the 7afe
block (journal to counter weights area).
4: Connecting Rods
From what little information I could find about this engine it sounds like 2zz rods are the ones
to use. 2zz rods will fit on a 1zz crank as both rods have a 51mm big end. The small ends are
both 20mm as well. This might help with piston chooses as now you have to options when it
comes to rods. Use the 7afe rods if the rod pistons are too tall with the 2zz rods. Another
option is to use the 7afe rods as they are shorter than both the 1zz/2zz rods. All three rods
should fit on the 1zz crank shaft. I would use forged con-rods if you can afford it.
5: Pistons
For the 9age to be built you have to have custom pistons made. You have to keep a piston
height of 27mm-28.5 mm to keep the engine non-interference if you plan on going with 2zzge
rods. If you plan on using a 20v Head you will have to have 5 valve reliefs (flycuts) on the top
of the pistons. If you use the 2zz con-rods what ever piston you use has to have a bore of
83mm be no taller than 28.5mm (center of pin-top of piston) and have a pin size of 20mm.
Also note that you can?t use the earlier bigport 4AGE pistons and wrist pin due to it using an
18mm wrist pin.
I have read that Ca18det pistons would work if shaved down 1.5mm and had new valve reliefs
cut into it. Other piston might work if they meet the requirements listed above.
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Chapter 6: Electronics
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With the bigger displacement of the 9age a upgrade in injector size and some kind of
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OldTrader Rating: (6) dependent on your set up. (NA/Turbo/SC) The 2.0L engine is 20% larger than a stock 4age so
Buyers and Sellers Forum get injectors that will at least accommodate that increase. A standalone unit like Megasquirt
should allow you to tune this engine set up to your other mods. A piggyback will allow you to
tune the engine but won?t have as many options as a full standalone but they are cheaper.
Chapter 7: 9agte/9agze
Supercharging or turbo(ing) a 9age would is possible but would require a little more work. A
20v 9agte/gze is possible but difficult as there is not as much support for the 20v for F/I. If
you?re thinking about going F/I a 16v 9agte/gze would be easier because all you would have
to do is put the turbo/SC head on the 7afe block with the 9age bottome end already installed.
8.9 CP 4agze pistons will fit in the stock bore of the 7afe. The pin diameter is also the same
20mm. This set up would need custom rods.
Added by Filonin: Actually, the 4agze has the same head as the 4age (bigport or smallport
depending on year), so you don't have to get a 4agze head. Also, either the 8.9:1 or the 8.0:1
gze pistons will work in the 7afe block
Chapter 8: Install
Installing a 9age would be as easy as any 4age. All the mounts are in the same location on the
7afe block. C series transmissions bolt to the 7afe block. The flywheel of the 7afe uses 6 bolts
instead of the 8 found on the 4age. The 2zz flywheel will work. A 7AFE 212mm or 4afe 200mm
6 bolt flywheel will also work.
For the clutch use anything as long as it fits both the c series transmissions and the 212 02
200mm flywheel your using..
Added by Filonin: Any FWD/midengine series transmission that fits on the 4a will also fit on the
7a; e-series,c-series, or automatic." When using the e-series transmission, you have two
choices: use the 7afe FW w/ a custom clutch, which is expensive, or use the '88 corolla alltrac
FW w/ the stock 4agze clutch. The '88 alltrac corolla FW has 6 bolt holes and is 224mm.
Timing belt tensioner ? The 7AFE belt tensioner is bigger and it gives more tension to the belt
which is needed when using the Porsche 944 belt. The 4AGE tensioner is smaller and doesn?t
give tension to the belt so the 7AFE tensioner must be used.
Transmission - There are two different types of dust shields that you can use depending on
which transmission you are using. The transmission plate for the C50 places the starter in the
front of the engine under the header. The C52, C56, C160 has two openings so that you can
place it under the exhaust manifold or under the intake manifold. Best is to use the
corresponding dust plate for the transmission that you are going to use to avoid any problems.
Added by Filonin: Any FWD/midengine series transmission that fits on the 4a will also fit on the
7a; e-series,c-series, or automatic." When using the e-series transmission, you have two
choices: use the 7afe FW w/ a custom clutch, which is expensive, or use the '88 corolla alltrac
FW w/ the stock 4agze clutch. The '88 alltrac corolla FW has 6 bolt holes and is 224mm.
Final notes
I have never built this engine but I have gathered what little information about it into one place.
Please do not use this as a how-to? This information should be double cheeked prior to
spending any money or machining any parts. I am not responsible for any loss of money or
property if you decide to build this engine.
Please email me with any questions or if you would like to add any information. I will edit this
post if you have more information to add.
I have tried to link to every page I have gathered this information from. If you feel you don?t
want your link used in this post please email me at and I will remove it.
My Email: Briansmith10002002@hotmail.com
I can not take credit for any of this information. All I have done is just combined everything I
have read from the fowling links. I hope this helps.
? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_A_engine#9A
? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_A_engine#7A
? http://www.spyderchat.com/1zzfe.pdf
? http://www.celicasg.com/2zzGE-Engine.pdf
? http://www.toyoland.com/engines/4A-F.html
? http://www.toymods.net/forums/showthread.php?t=35956
? http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=48566
? http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/ar.../t-255097.html
? http://forum.9000rpm.net/viewtopic.php?pid=43191
? http://store.monkeywrenchracing.com/index.php
? http://store.monkeywrenchracing.com/...roducts_id=376
? http://store.monkeywrenchracing.com/...roducts_id=832
7afe Con-rods forged
? http://www.belfabracing.com/product_...04557bbab5f3db
? http://store.monkeywrenchracing.com/...roducts_id=585
? http://store.monkeywrenchracing.com/...roducts_id=833
Pistons
? http://www.cppistons.com/
? http://www.wiseco.com/Catalogs/Sport...eteCatalog.pdf
Page 19 for Toyota
? http://www.twosrus.com/catalog/
Not that I need to post it, but you never know.
? http://www.twosrus.com/catalog/produ...products_id=80
? http://www.twosrus.com/catalog/produ...roducts_id=305
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jimmer411 You should try to get a dyno sheet from the guy that makes that engine.
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filonin_2 Hmmm. What hapens if you use the 7afe rods on the 1zz crank? Like the Belfab ones? They
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are shorter, would they accomodate a more easily attained piston as it wouldn't poke over the
block? What would this do to the compression and displacement? I'm emailing you w/ some
more info to add to it BTW. Sticky for sure, but it probably should be in common engine swaps
near the 7age sticky.
Square I have read your email and have made the changes... I would hardly call this a common engine
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Some people have asked about 7afe rods and the 1zz crank... Here is my answer. It?s long,
but detailed.
Engine Block deck height minus 1/2 stroke + rod should give the size of the piston you would
need. Center of pin to top of piston. Right?
B - (1/2C + R) = P
Were:
C = Crank stroke R = Rod length B = Block Deck Height P = Piston Height (pin center - top
If your going to use the 7afe rods the piston would have to be 27.25mm tall.
Any one know the height of 20v, GZE, and AGE pistons? The piston would also have to be
81-82mm wide and have a Pin size of 20mm.
Any ideas?
Bore and stroke would be the same 91.5 and 82 so it the engine would still is 1932.9cc. The
engine would not like to rev very high due to the bigger stroke. The stroke ratio would be .89
(82/91.5) so the red line would be higher than the 1zz (6750) but less then the rest of the
engines shown
Bill Strong oh, I forgot to tell you. Richard at TED Components was building the "9ag 20v" for some
MR2OC Founder customers in the Caribbean for use in racing. We discussed it on the phone, did not get into
details, but I know it was a 2 liter A-series with 20v.
It was right after SW2005, I was at our old house preparing to move to the new digs.
He may be the guy to contact about this.
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Square Thanks for the link. It was assimilated into the post.
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mr2erdave I recently sold a 9age on craigslist,, please remember the 2zzge rods are 1mm larger at the big
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ends 45mm if i remember vs 44mm 1zzfe to overcome this
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Buyers and Sellers Forum also i know this isnt for sale but i do have a bare 7afe block and 1zzfe crankshaft that hasnt
been altered to fit the 7afe engine block
when I built my first 9a I had material shaved off my crank and not the block the 7afe block is
already thin...
When i decided to spend bling bling on the 2nd 9a with 2zzge crankshaft with custom
rods/pistons it was easier to have everything custom made right the first time unlike the first
9ag
i disasembled that engine and sold off parts to finance for the 2nd 9a only really custom thing
was rods I used off the shelf honda domed 82mm pistons making certain the didnt hit the
valves as it was for a 16v head
The crank nose is shorter on the zz cranks but it does turn both v's on the A series oil pumps a
slight amout of play but nothing a small weld and sanding cant help
I assume you can add /edit / delete my post to fill in the gaps in the stcky hopefully any other
stroked A series owners will throw in thier 2 cents
Info about the engine buyer--- he plans to use that engine in an 80's rwd corolla he wanted
something that looked like a 20v swap but had a kick was his reason but i dont know what he
did with the engine
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Square For the love of god thank you for posting. Your CL add rased so many questions about the
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this thread. I have seen your post on other sites as well but most if not all of the pics were
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Buyers and Sellers Forum broken links so if you could send pics of what you did to the parts as well please do so.
BTW your email is invalid and your pm box is full so it was imposible to contact you before I
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Hmmm................
DX20VT I wonder if the 16V 4AGZE pistons would be a cheap option for the combo?
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May 27th, 2009, 10:57 Thread Starter post #20 of 141 (permalink)
Square I would probably just have the machine shop put in another fly cut just to be on the safe side.
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