90 Celica ST Swap Advice needed

[SymtecX2003]

i recently found a 90 st in excellent body condition motor has issues but other than that its in fine shape. ok one of my friends is in process of a 2zzge swap in his 03 gt, im thinking of buying his 2zzfe and whole setup, wiring, ecu, trans, all of it to swap into the ST has anyone ever done this? if so what problems can i look forward to from the start or later??

THANKS

[alltracman78]

Massive problems.
First off, it's a 1ZZFE.

You could do it, but you will need to make 4 custom motor mounts, and some crazy wiring to start.
The ECU is going to go crazy because of your EVAP system for starters.
LOT'S of $$$ and custom work.

You are MUCH better off getting a 4AGE to stick in there.

[Luckynumber5]

Nah, hes much better keeping the ST and enjoying the gas mileage it gets and saving up for a real car to make fast

[Dr Tweak]

Actually the swap wouldn't be that bad... if the tranny is still attached to the engine, then it will bolt right into the Celica ST, the only mount that *might* need some modification is the passenger side. The axles will fit right in, and the wiring I can take care of no problem. Exhaust, a/c and p/s is all that's left.

-Doc

[SymtecX2003]

Originally Posted by Dr Tweak

Actually the swap wouldn't be that bad... if the tranny is still attached to the engine, then it will bolt right into the Celica ST, the only mount that *might* need some modification is the passenger side. The axles will fit right in, and the wiring I can take care of no problem. Exhaust, a/c and p/s is all that's left.

-Doc

A/C isnt one of my biggest intrests it robs power anyway, how long do you think it would take you to make me a wiring harness if i had both harness for the new engine and the original? and how much?

[Luckynumber5]

AC is clutched it robs as much power as a tensioner pulley does.

[Dr Tweak]

Originally Posted by SymtecX2003

A/C isnt one of my biggest intrests it robs power anyway, how long do you think it would take you to make me a wiring harness if i had both harness for the new engine and the original? and how much?

$350, I could have it back on it's way to you in less than a week.

-Doc

[Pineapple]

Originally Posted by Dr Tweak

Actually the swap wouldn't be that bad... if the tranny is still attached to the engine, then it will bolt right into the Celica ST, the only mount that *might* need some modification is the passenger side. The axles will fit right in, and the wiring I can take care of no problem. Exhaust, a/c and p/s is all that's left.

-Doc

1ZZ-FE is a bolt on for 4A-FE engine bay? That's something new.

[Dr Tweak]

It uses the same C52 transmission, and three of the four mounts are on the tranny. I haven't personally tried it yet but I don't see why not.

-Doc