![]() In 1997 the intake manifold was changed again along with the ECU and the result was 85 bhp for the Corolla and 82 bhp for the Starlet. The 2nd generation of the 4E-FE was essentially the same engine as the first but the intake and exhaust manifolds were changed along with a slight alteration of the ECU meant to reduce exhaust emissions. I have recently purchased a 1999 Starlet Life in Australia and am having a hard time finding a workshop manual.I believe this model is also known as a Starlet Caret or EP91 and has the 4e-fe engine. The 2nd Generation of the 4E-FE was introduced in 1996 producing less peak power: 88 bhp (66 kW) at 5,500 rpm, but with a slight increase in peak torque 87 lb The 4E-FTE was mated to the Toyota C52 transmission (for the EP82 Starlet GT) and the C56 transmission (for the EP91 Glanza V). The 4E-FTE also had a top mounted, air cooled intercooler. The low boost mode was electronically controlled by a solenoid valve and the ECU and the high boost was controlled by an actuator connected to the turbocharger. The turbocharger fitted to the 4E-FTE was Toyota's own CT9 model, which featured an internal waste gate and had 2 modes: low (0.4 bar/40 kPa) and high (0.65 bar/65 kPa) boost. It also featured a harmonic damper instead of a normal crankshaft pulley. The 4E-FTE differed internally from the 4E-FE only by its stronger connecting rods, lower compression cylinder head and up-rated valve springs. However the 4E-FTE was a very popular conversion engine by enthusiasts for many small Toyota cars such as the Corolla, Tercel, Paseo and Sera which it fitted into with standard Toyota parts. It was produced exclusively for the Toyota Starlet GT Turbo (Japan Only) and its replacement, the Toyota Glanza V (Japan only). The 4E-FTE was the most powerful of the E series engines ever produced. The first generation 4E-FE was the basis of the 4E-FTE in 1989, which was a turbocharged engine producing 133 hp (99 kW) at 6,400 rpm with 116 lb This engine had more in common with the 4E-FTE, sharing the same throttle body, and slightly larger fuel injectors. ![]() The engine found in these two models produces 99 bhp (74 kW) at 6,600 rpm and 86 lb By correctly engineering the polyurethane compound, bushes can be made 25-30% stiffer than new rubber items but with exactly the same noise absorbing properties.The first generation of 4E engines found in the Starlet GI, Soleil and Corolla models were produced from 1989 until 1996. ![]() With the technological advances in this material it has been possible to overcome the common problem associated with harder bushes which is increased noise. However even new cars will benefit from Powerflex and Superpro bushes because of their superior design they offer much more effective control of the suspension components to a much greater extent than normal rubber items This is the single biggest reason you can instantly tell the difference driving a three year old car compared to a showroom new one. This in turn causes accelerated tyre wear, braking instability and poor handling. Therefore allowing more and more movement of suspension components and offering less and less control over the suspension geometry. It becomes softer and more pliable, resisting the forces placed on it less and less. The material they are manufactured from is a rubber compound containing natural products which deteriorate with age. They undergo enormous strains and in the most arduous of conditions with no maintenance or lubrication. ![]() Suspension bushes are some of the most highly stressed components fitted to a motor car. However recent advances have now made it possible to engineer very special properties into this exciting material. Polyurethane has been with us as a specialised plastic for some thirty years. ![]()
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