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Juanizzle · 02-22-2007, 10:25 PM

is it possible to take the internals off an MR2 (1zzfe), the 5spd Trans from a celica GT(1zzfe) and install them in my corolla(1zzfe)?

i want to build up my corolla, so make it a little youth friendly, if u know what i mean. is a 2000 corolla CE.

its an automatic right now, so clutch would be needed, clutch lines, pedal and the celica 5spd, and maybe the ECU off a 5spd corolla?

i have access to lift and other goodies, im in an auto program right now.

rice · 02-23-2007, 03:43 AM

seems like so much work and $$$. Since your car is pretty new, wouldn't it be cheaper to trade your car for a manual, eliminating the celica gt tranny/clutch/tranny = $$$$$$.

Juanizzle · 02-23-2007, 08:52 AM

i wont get anything for it. most ill get is 2k.

and this car is in great shape. i want to keep it. too many memories in it.

also considering getting forged pistons and the mr2 head.

maybe the tranny off an actual 5spd corolla?

EverAE · 02-23-2007, 09:07 AM

i understand the 5spd conversion, but doesn't the mr-s 1zzfe have the same specs as the corolla's? (correct me if i'm wrong) it'd be more benefitial to go aftermarket. what have you done to the engine already?

Juanizzle · 02-23-2007, 02:21 PM

i havent done anything to the engine. im planning on making it stronger. im not gonna do crazy shit in it, so im not worried about blowin' it.

i just want to get stronger internals, but i dont want new forged pistons, i tought OEM toyota parts would be good enough, but since the new corolla is the same, and the celica GT sucks, i guess ill have to go with MRS parts.

would it be hard to install the trans? maybe ill get the one off a newer corolla.

***REN69*** · 02-23-2007, 09:24 PM

Same motor.. same parts, I thought the MR-S had the 2ZZGE.

Juanizzle · 02-24-2007, 11:18 PM

no, the mrs has a 1zzfed. diff type of fuel injection. but since it has 160hp. i would assume it has a better set of camshafts.

Piloter · 02-25-2007, 01:15 AM

There's big-bore and forced-induction kits for the 1ZZ-FE in the Spyder, that might be worth a look for starters.

Or, if the MR2-S is anything like the 1st-gen MR2s, the mid-engine RWD mounting of the 4AGE translates into something pretty adaptable to front-engine FWD, so you can borrow transmissions...

Juanizzle · 02-25-2007, 10:57 AM

wow ur really smart. yea im gonna take the trans off the MRS.

im gonna take the trans off a 5spd corolla or a celica.

why the flying fuck would i take the trans off an MRS.

anywho, i dont really want to turbo. ill be happy with 180hp N/A

edit: yes the mrs has a mid engine setup, used for maximum balance... forgot to mentionthat.

rice · 02-25-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Juanizzle

no, the mrs has a 1zzfed. diff type of fuel injection. but since it has 160hp. i would assume it has a better set of camshafts.

mr-s does not have 160 hp

Juanizzle · 02-25-2007, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rice

mr-s does not have 160 hp

you are right, it has 140 just like the celica. fuck.

pgates · 02-28-2007, 01:25 PM

the 1zzfe is not interchangable between the celica, corolla, mr2....etc.
there are small differences in each engine. the placement of things for starters. i am currently helping my friend rebuild his 2000 celica engine and while the engine looks pretty much the same, there are a few differences. if you have the money to spend to modify...more power to you.