my brother has one and he fitted a 1nt from a corolla 2 1993 cos it was very slow it goes good enough now he put a clutch in it just a while back and one from a petrol corolla 1.3 4efe fitted no prob and our friend fitted a 1nt to a diesel 97 and he put on glanza bumpers lights and spoilers and...
you can use na gear box if you want it will fit no probloem at all there is a small difference in gears but i bet you wont be able to notice i know loads of 4efte s with this gear box might not last just as long as a turbo box but is ok to use at least for a while.
new shell bearings are always good for putting up oil preasure for those people who are not rebuilding their engine gives the engine much better chance of lasting not saying you have to do this chris but its always a good idea to get them done.
thats right harvey i would have a na rack or 2 lying around if you want one you will need the stering colm from inside aswell or just the small shaft of the end of it to fit to your height adjustable colm not a big job realy just a small universal joint.
3 good reasons to get rid of ps 1. small increase in power 2.less weight 3. less crap under the bonnet you dont need its a starlet your steering not a scania..