Transaxle for the 1MZ-FE - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

mmejia · 11-20-2008, 03:18 PM

Does anyone know of a transaxle that would fit the 1998 Avalon with the 1MZ-FE? Either automatic or manual would be fine, just looking for at least a 5 speed auto or manual that can handle more torque.

Really looking into getting this car above 300hp/tq and the tranny will not handle it.

***toyomoho*** · 11-20-2008, 05:50 PM

The manual from a Camry should fit.

The Camry with V6 option and Avalon are almost the same car plus maybe same as one of the Lexus models.

sarsman45 · 11-20-2008, 06:24 PM

get one off of a Lexus ES300 of the same year. Its the same.

mmejia · 11-21-2008, 12:02 AM

I have the Avalon with the column shifter and therefore benchseats...other than getting rid of the benchseats and having to make a big hole in the floor, is there anything else I should be looking at?

sarsman45 · 11-21-2008, 12:45 AM

ummmm..... import camry parts from Hong Kong taxis? (they have the column shifters that act as manuals)

mmejia · 11-21-2008, 12:35 PM

Hmm...I'm having trouble finding those parts. haha

There's a Toyota Hiace that has a 5 speed column shifter, but I'm thinking it would be easier to go with the ES300 and make a hole in my floor.