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Stef Caunter - 27 Apr 2007 01:32 GMT

Hi, the scrapyard has a lovely 94 corolla special. I'm already enjoying its
speakers. Just wondering about compatibility with a base model 95 corolla, i.e.
is this just a trim level designation?

Would it have a sway bar I could take? Are the brake calipers better (they are
available). I'm taking the grille and a headlamp assembly, they look identical
to the 95.

Is it worth taking the AC compressor? My car has no AC. I can get the console,
switches and wiring as well as all of the AC unit, but is there any point? Can
it be fitted to a nonAC car for say < 1000?

Stef (95 corolla, power nothing)

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Ray O - 27 Apr 2007 19:12 GMT

> Hi, the scrapyard has a lovely 94 corolla special. I'm already enjoying
> its speakers. Just wondering about compatibility with a base model 95
> corolla, i.e. is this just a trim level designation?

I am not familiar with the Corolla "Special" as it was not sold in the U.S.
In 1994 and 1995, the U.S. had the Corolla Std, DX, and LE.

The engine for the Standard Corolla is a 1.6 liter engine while the DX and
LE have 1.8 liter engines, and the transmissions are different. To answer
your question, besides the trim level designations, there are drivetrain
differences.

> Would it have a sway bar I could take? Are the brake calipers better (they
> are available). I'm taking the grille and a headlamp assembly, they look
> identical to the 95.

I would not bother with a sway bar because if your car does not have one
now, adding one is not that simple.

The brake calipers will not perform noticeably better unless there is a
problem with the calipers on your car now. Check with a Toyota dealer or
auto parts store to see if the Std and other trim levels take the same part
number.

> Is it worth taking the AC compressor? My car has no AC. I can get the
> console, switches and wiring as well as all of the AC unit, but is there
> any point? Can it be fitted to a nonAC car for say < 1000?
>
> Stef (95 corolla, power nothing)

There is a lot more to an AC than just the compressor. There is the
condenser, receiver/drier (do not use a used receiver/drier - always use
new), evaporator, relays, ductwork, and wiring. If the engine in the donor
car is not the same as in the recipient car, then the AC units are probably
not compatible anyway.

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