Need 5 speed FWD gearbox - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

almc2242 · 07-18-2011, 04:51 PM

I have a 97 RAV4 4 door, 5Speed, 3SFE engine. I'm planning to install a Toyota 3VZ-FE engine. But I want to keep it a 5 speed. Does anyone know the part number for the 5 speed gearbox for the 3VZ-FE engine?

***ASG14*** · 07-25-2011, 10:23 PM

E53. The 1MZ 5spd is an E153 and also bolts up. This will be a neat swap!

almc2242 · 07-26-2011, 12:34 AM

Thank you, this is what I'm planning to put together. What do you think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyUDg1FyRuQ&feature=feedu

***Eye8Pussies*** · 07-26-2011, 08:53 PM

^ boo...I really wanted to see a rav4 (or raV6) do a 4-wheel burn out....

did he just keep the original 4wd gearbox??

almc2242 · 07-26-2011, 09:40 PM

Yeah, he kept it since the engine was a FE. He took the two wire system of the RAV4 and the camry and made one. He said it was very easy. As you can see it a monster. Now I'm in the hunt for a 3VZ-FE. BTW, do you know anyone who is selling on in the state of Florida?

Regarding the Burn out. I guess putting it inside a water box at you local drag strip whould do the trick.

Then again, the consequences would be pricey.

***ASG14*** · 07-26-2011, 09:45 PM

HA! That is bloody awsome!

BTW, the E153 out of the Celica AllTrac will work if your going for AWD.