are all 5sfe blocks the same?

[MR-Deuce]

Are all 5sfe blocks the exact same or did they change at any point. I want to buy a short block for a 95 camry to put in my 91 mr2.

[MR2Jedi]

Yep, that year will work.

[tacosteelersman]

I want to go the other way I have a 95 camry, I want to put a 91 celica engine and transmission into. Will both engine and trans exchange? Can I leave the engine complete and drop it in?

[mrturrari]

Originally Posted by tacosteelersman

I want to go the other way I have a 95 camry, I want to put a 91 celica engine and transmission into. Will both engine and trans exchange? Can I leave the engine complete and drop it in?

Everything will work except you will need to drill and tap a hole for the knock sensor. You also may want to check that the holes where all your accessories are in the right places but I have not heard of anyone having problems with that on a 5sfe.

The blocks made after January 1992 had some structural differences. They are stronger and said to be made out of a stronger material with more silica. They can be over bored more too. For most those things will not matter.

[mrturrari]

Originally Posted by MR-Deuce

Are all 5sfe blocks the exact same or did they change at any point. I want to buy a short block for a 95 camry to put in my 91 mr2.

You will need to plug the oil hole for the balance shafts unless you keep them and the deeper pan. I would recommend getting rid of it though because it interferes with the exhaust on an MR2.