Tranny swap or not? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Unholy · 11-01-2003, 02:52 PM

im planning on swapin in a turbo engine into my NA car, but im not sure if hte tranny will be compatable with the turbo engine. if it duznt fit does anyone know the propor tranny that will sawp into it? sorry kinda new ta the whole MR2 world. i found a place that has the engine and is willing to do the swap but they told me to check if the tranny is compatable?

OEMonkey · 11-01-2003, 03:00 PM

nope. you'll need a E153 transaxle. they have diff. gear ratios blah blah blah.

Unholy · 11-01-2003, 03:17 PM

ahhh shit! rackin up the fuckin $$$$$ but hey when i get it all said and done, ill be happy with my caR! do u know of any places online that have good prices for engines an dstuff cuz with all this stuff me gettin it here in phoenix itz gonna b like...hmmm id say around 5-6 grand for a full engine tranny swap!

OEMonkey · 11-01-2003, 10:43 PM

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5-6 grand for a full engine tranny swap!

wow, thats way up there for a swap.
if you have that kinda money, look into selling your NA then buy a turbo. And you'll still have plenty left for other things(like maybe a new clutch and lsd or turbo).

Unholy · 11-02-2003, 12:03 AM

well im gettinr eady to join the military in a couple weeks, and i got a really good deal on this NA and im gonna have it stored while im in basic and shit, and rack up the movie and then just swap it cuz i figure i got the base already, so swap it, and then see ware im at! but for right now i gotta drive it for a lil while, and it needs new syncros in the NA tranny, does anyone know how long that usually takes a shop to do?

OEMonkey · 11-02-2003, 11:40 AM

that would depend on the shop, how good they are and how fast they can get the parts they need. With a tranny rebuild, you'll need new seals, bearings, synchro blocking rings at the least. and depending on how long and how bad the synchros were grinding, you might also need new speed gears. the list can grow depending on how much a shop would wanna rape you. Try replacing the fluid first. It would be a very cheap alternative and it might buy you just enough time til your ready for your swap. try GM(yes general motors) synchromesh, part #12345349, they are a very good band aid on worn synchros.

good source for used parts: www.xcars.com