yeah if you are going to replace the zetec in your 97 get a 96 or a 97 motor. 98+ Zetecs are different, and they have that junky VCT technology.
98 Corolla LE 1.8L DOHC 1ZZFE
TEIN H.Tech Springs
Tokico HP series Struts
Short ram air intake
Tsudo Axel Back Exhaust
... if a jelly fish stung me.. would you pee on the wound?