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Engine Specifications Chart

Engines
3E
3E-E
3E-TE
1st Gen 4E-FE
2nd Gen 4E-FE
4E-FTE
1st gen 5E-FE
2nd gen 5E-FE
5E-FHE

Engine Specifications
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Engine

3E

3E-E 3E-TE 4E-FE 4E-FE

4EFTE

4E5E5E-FE
FTE
FE

5EFHE

19911994

19861991

19891996

19972002

19891994

19951999

19911995

1995
????1998
1999

Displace
1456
ment (cc)

1456

1456

1331

1331

1331

1331

1497

1497 1497

Horsepo 78 @
wer
6000

82 @
5200

113 @ 99 @
5600 6600

85 @
5500

100
94
135 @ 135 @
108 @
(93) @ @
6400 6400
6400
6400 5400

Torque
(ft-lbs)

89 @
4400

127 @ 86 @
4400 5200

87 @
4400

116 @ 116 @ 91
4800 4800 (100)

Year

19871990

87 @
4800

100 97 @
@ 5200

@
3200

3400

Bore
(mm)

73

73

73

74

74

74

74

74

74

74

Stroke
(mm)

87

87

87

77.4

77.4

77.4

77.4

87

87

87

Compres
sion
9.3:1
Ratio

9.3:1

8.0:1

9.6:1

9.6:1

8.2:1

8.2:1

9.4:1

9.4:1 9.8:1

Valves
per
3
Cylinder

Valve
Angle

25

25

25

25

25

25 25

Cam
Design

SOHC SOHC SOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC

Tercel,
Starlet
Tercel,
Car Used Tercel, Tercel, Corolla Corsa,
Starlet GT,
Corsa,
Paseo
In
Corsa Corsa II
Starlet,
GT
Galanz
Starlet
Corolla
a

DO
DOHC
HC
Terc
el,
Cors Cynos,
a,
Sera
Pase
o

Ignition Distrib Distrib Distrib Distrib Distrib Distrib Distrib Distrib

Distrib
DIS
System utor
utor
utor
utor
utor
utor
utor
utor
utor
Spark
.043"
Plug Gap

.043"

Head
Gasket
1
Thicknes
s (mm)

.032"

.022"

.022"

.044"

.
044"

1.2

1.2

.5

Numbers in ( ) are California emission compliant engines.

3E
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Specifications:
Year: 1987 - 1990
Displacement (cc): 1456
Horsepower: 78 @ 6000
Torque (ft-lbs): 87 @ 4800
Bore (mm): 73
Stroke (mm): 87
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Vavles per Cylinder: 3
Valve Angle: 0
Cam Design: SOHC
Ignition System: Distributor
Spark Plug Gap: .044"
Fuel System: Carburated
Head Gasket Thickness (mm): 1
Cars Used In: Tercel, Corsa
General Info:
The older brother to the newer and fuel injected 3E-E. The 3E is known for its
low power output and carburator that nobody likes to work on. It is also known
for going through valve stem seals after about 100,000 miles.
Similar / Interchangable Parts:
Camshaft: 3E-E, 3E-TE
Valvetrain: 3E-E, 3E-TE
Block: 3E-E, 3E-TE
Crankshaft: 3E-E, 3E-TE
Connecting Rods: 3E-E, 1st gen 5E-FE, 2nd gen 5E-FE (1995-1996), 2nd gen
5E-FE (1997+, similar but diff Toyota part #), 3E-TE (upgrade), 5E-FHE
(upgrade)
Pistons: 3E-E, 3E-TE (lower compression)
Exhaust Manifold: 3E-E, 3E-TE (turbo manifold)
Pictures:

3E-E
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Specifications:
Year: 1991 - 1994
Displacement (cc): 1456
Horsepower: 82 @ 5200
Torque (ft-lbs): 89 @ 4400
Bore (mm): 73
Stroke (mm): 87
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Vavles per Cylinder: 3
Valve Angle: 0
Cam Design: SOHC
Ignition System: Distributor
Spark Plug Gap: .043"
Fuel System: Fuel Injected, excess fuel return
Head Gasket Thickness (mm): 1
Recommended Oil Weight: 5W-30, 10W-30
Oil Capacity: 3.6 qts
Engine Coolant Type: Ethylene-Glycol
Coolant Capacity: 5.2 qts
Idle Speed: Manual - 750, Automatic - 800
Cars Used In: Tercel, Corsa
General Info:
The younger and newer brother to the 3E, the 3E-E is virtually the same
engine as the 3E except that it is fuel injected. This update necessitated a head
that is exactly the same minus ports added for the fuel injectors. This lead to the
design of a new intake manifold as well as a throttle body instead of a carburator.
Unfortunately, the 3E-E suffers from the same general problem as the 3E. The
valve stem seals tend to go after about 100,000 miles and the power output is less
than stellar.
Similar / Interchangable Parts:
Camshaft: 3E, 3E-TE
Valvetrain: 3E, 3E-TE
Block: 3E, 3E-TE

Crankshaft: 3E, 3E-TE

Connecting Rods: 3E, 1st gen 5E-FE, 2nd gen 5E-FE (1995-1996), 2nd gen 5EFE (1997+, similar but diff Toyota part #), 3E-TE (upgrade), 5E-FHE (upgrade)
Pistons: 3E, 3E-TE (lower compression)
Exhaust Manifold: 3E, 3E-TE (turbo manifold)
Pictures:

Dyno Graphs:

3E-TE
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Specifications:
Year: 1986 - 1991
Displacement (cc): 1456
Horsepower: 113 @ 5600

Torque (ft-lbs): 127 @ 4400

Bore (mm): 73
Stroke (mm): 87
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Vavles per Cylinder: 3
Valve Angle: 0
Cam Design: SOHC
Ignition System: Distributor
Spark Plug Gap: .044"
Fuel System: Fuel Injected, excess fuel return
Cars Used In: Corsa GP Turbo, Corolla II
General Info:
The beefed up version of the 3E-E, the 3E-TE again is very similar to the 3EE with the exception that it is turbocharged. This update necessitated a new
exhaust manifold, stronger connecting rods, lower compression pistons, and
larger injectors. There is not much known about this engine as it was only sold
overseas. It is assuemd the valve stem seals will go after 100,000 miles the same
as the other 3Es.
Similar / Interchangable Parts:
Valvetrain: 3E, 3E-E
Block: 3E, 3E-E
Crankshaft: 3E, 3E-E
Connecting Rods: 3E (downgrade), 1st gen 5E-FE (downgrade), 2nd gen 5E-FE
(1995-1996, downgrade), 2nd gen 5E-FE (1997+ downgrade), 5E-FHE (upgrade)
Pistons: 3E (higher compression), 3E-E (higher compression)
Pictures:

1st gen 4E-FE

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Specifications:
Year: 1989 - 1996
Displacement (cc): 1331
Horsepower: 99 @ 6600
Torque (ft-lbs): 86 @ 5200
Bore (mm): 74
Stroke (mm): 77.4
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Vavles per Cylinder: 4
Valve Angle: 25
Cam Design: DOHC
Ignition System: Distributor
Spark Plug Gap: .032"
Fuel System: Fuel Injected
Cars Used In: Tercel, Corsa, Starlet, Corolla
General Info:
Similar / Interchangable Parts:
Pictures:

2nd gen 4E-FE

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Specifications:
Year: 1997 - 2002
Displacement (cc): 1331
Horsepower: 85 @ 6600
Torque (ft-lbs): 87 @ 5200
Bore (mm): 74
Stroke (mm): 77.4
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Vavles per Cylinder: 4
Valve Angle: 25
Cam Design: DOHC
Ignition System: Distributor
Spark Plug Gap: .032"
Fuel System: Fuel Injected
Cars Used In: Tercel, Corsa, Starlet, Corolla
General Info:
Similar / Interchangable Parts:
Pictures:

4E-FTE
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Specifications:
Year: 1989 - 1994
Displacement (cc): 1331
Horsepower: 135 @ 6400
Torque (ft-lbs): 16 @ 4800
Bore (mm): 74
Stroke (mm): 77.4
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Vavles per Cylinder: 4
Valve Angle: 25
Cam Design: DOHC
Ignition System: Distributor
Spark Plug Gap: .022"
Fuel System: Fuel Injected, excess fuel return
Head Gasket Thickness (mm): 1.2
Combustion Chamber Volume: 39 cc
Cars Used In: Starlet GT
General Info:
Toyota followed similar lines with the 4E-FTE as they did with the 3E-TE.
Thus the 4E-FTE is basically a 4E-FE with stronger connecting rods and lower
compression pistons. It also has a harmonic damper instead of a normal
crankshaft pulley. However, it does share the same head with the 4E-FE, 1st gen
5E-FE, and 5E-FHE. It produces the most stock horsepower of any E series

engine.
Over time this has become a very popular engine to swap into Tercels and
Paseos due to its high stock power output. It is also known to be capable of
handling much more power without upgrading stock internals.
Similar / Interchangable Parts:
Camshafts: 1st gen 5E-FE, 5E-FHE (slightly higher lift / duration)
Valvetrain: 1st gen 5E-FE, 5E-FHE
Head: 1st gen 5E-FE, 5E-FHE
Pistons: 1st gen 5E-FE (higher compression), 5E-FHE (higher compression), 2nd
gen 5E-FE (higher compression)
Connecting Rods: 4E-FE (downgrade)
Pictures:

1st Gen 5E-FE

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Specifications:
Year: 1992 - 1995
Displacement (cc): 1497
Horsepower: 100 @ 6400
Torque (ft-lbs): 91 @ 3200
Bore (mm): 74
Stroke (mm): 77.4
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Vavles per Cylinder: 4
Valve Angle: 25
Cam Design: DOHC
Ignition System: Distributor
Spark Plug Gap: .044"
Fuel System: Fuel Injected, excess fuel return
Head Gasket Thickness (mm): 1
Cylinder Head Combustion Chamber Volume: 39 cc
Cars Used In: Paseo, Cynos
General Info:
This engine came in the 1st gen Paseos when the 3E-E was in the Tercels. It
boasted a 16 valve engine and 18 more horsepower than the same sized 12 valve
3E-E. This makes it a significant step up from the 3E-E, which also makes it a
great replacement for those who have had their 3E-E engines die out on their
cars. The 1st gen 5E-FE shares the crankshaft and connecting rods with the 3E
and 3E-E. The head on the 1st gen 5E-FE is shared with the 4E-FE, 4E-FTE, and
5E-FHE, although the 5E-FHE has different camshafts.
Similar / Interchangable Parts:
Camshafts: 4E-FTE, 5E-FHE (slightly higher lift / duration)
Valvetrain: 4E-FTE, 5E-FHE
Head: 4E-FTE, 5E-FHE
Block: 5E-FHE
Pistons: 4E-FTE (lower compression), 5E-FHE (higher compression), 2nd gen
5E-FE (lower compression)
Connecting Rods: 3E, 3E-E, 3E-TE (upgrade), 2nd gen 5E-FE (1995-1996), 2nd

gen 5E-FE (1997+, similar but diff Toyota part #), 5E-FHE (upgrade)
Crankshaft: 5E-FHE
Exhaust Manifold: 4E-FTE (turbo manifold, not recommended), 2nd gen 5E-FE,
5E-FHE (upgrade)
Pictures:

2nd Gen 5E-FE

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Specifications:
Year: 1995 - 1999
Displacement (cc): 1497
Horsepower: 94 @ 5400
Torque (ft-lbs): 100 @ 3400
Bore (mm): 74
Stroke (mm): 77.4
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Vavles per Cylinder: 4
Valve Angle: 25
Cam Design: DOHC
Ignition System: Distributorless
Spark Plug Gap: .044"
Fuel System: Fuel Injected, excess fuel return (1995-1996), returnless (1997+)
Head Gasket Thickness (mm): .5
Cylinder Intake Port Dia (mm): 24.4
Cylinder Exhaust Port Dia (mm): 21

Cars Used In: Paseo, Cynos, Tercel, Corsa

General Info:
While slightly less powerful, this 5E-FE puts out slightly more peak torque
than its predecessor. This is due to a few things. First off the throttle body bore is
slightly smaller (45mm vs 50mm on the 1st gen). The intake manifold is a quite a
bit different. It incorperates smaller diameter and longer runners along with a
smaller plenum. And, while it shares the same intake manifold bolt pattern the
port shape of the intake ports on the head and manifold are much more oval
shaped than the 1st gen 5E-FE. Oddly enough the cross sectional area of the two
intake port shapes are nearly identical. The exhaust ports and bolt pattern
remained the same.
The 2nd gen 5E-FE is also more technically advanced than its older brother. It
utilizes knock sensing and a distributorless ignition system. It is also OBDII
compliant.
In 1997 there was a small redesign done to the 2nd gen 5E-FE. Toyota was
able to pass emissions without the use of an EGR valve and instead used an
advanced charcoal canister system. Along with this change they altered the fuel
system to be a returnless type.
Similar / Interchangable Parts:
Pistons: 4E-FTE (lower compression), 1st gen 5E-FE (higher compression) 5EFHE (higher compression), 4E-FE (higher compression)
Connecting Rods: 3E, 3E-E, 3E-TE (upgrade), 2nd gen 5E-FE (1995-1996), 2nd
gen 5E-FE (1997+, similar but diff Toyota part #), 5E-FHE (upgrade)
Pictures:
Dyno Graphs:

5E-FHE
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Specifications:
Year: ???? - 1998
Displacement (cc): 1497
Horsepower: 110 @ 6400
Torque (ft-lbs): 100 @ 4000
Bore (mm): 74
Stroke (mm): 77.4
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Vavles per Cylinder: 4
Valve Angle: 25
Cam Design: DOHC
Ignition System: Distributor
Fuel System: Fuel Injected, excess fuel return
Head Gasket Thickness (mm): 1
Combustion Chamber Volume: 39 cc
Cars Used In: Paseo, Cynos, Sera
General Info:
The 5E-FHE is essentially a beefed up 1st gen 5E-FE. It boasts a higher
compression ratio, more agressive cams (higher lift/duration), a factory 4-2-1
exhaust manifold, and a harmonic damper was added to deal with the rev limiter
because it was increased to 7200 rpm. In some instances it also came with an
dual runner ACIS (acustic control induction system) intake manifold. To cope
with this added stress Toyota threw in fairly strong connecting rods that are
known to hold up to quite a bit of power. This is the strongest and largest of the E
series engines which makes it the difinitive favorite of the bunch.
Similar / Interchangable Parts:

Camshafts: 4E-FTE (slightly less lift / duration), 1st gen 5E-FE (slightly less lift /
duration)
Valvetrain: 4E-FTE, 5E-FE
Head: 4E-FTE, 5E-HE
Block: 5E-FHE
Pistons: 4E-FTE (lower compression), 1st gen 5E-FE (lower compression), 2nd
gen 5E-FE (lower compression)
Connecting Rods: 3E (downgrade), 3E-E (downgrade), 3E-TE (downgrade), 1st
gen 5E-FE (downgrade), 2nd gen 5E-FE (1995-1996, downgrade), 2nd gen 5EFE (downgrade)(1997+, downgrade)
Crankshaft: 1st gen 5E-FE
Exhaust Manifold: 4E-FTE (turbo manifold, not recommended), 1st gen 5E-FE
(downgrade), 2nd gen 5E-FE (downgrade)

Pictures: