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So I've desided I want to downsize to just having one celica of my own. So I'm going to swap the v6 into the coupe.
I figure this is a better time than never to get make a thread going into as much detail as I can about the swap.
This will mainly be for us that don't live in the smog Nazi states lol.
But will try to make the thread as smog friendly as I can
OK let get to it
The victim


The motor


The full build will start over the next few days an I'll add pics of every part an as many part numbers as I can!
Ok let's start the the parts list
98 Avalon 1mzfe
95 celica s54
Custom harness done by mr220v
95 celica gt CV axles
95 celica gt front,rear, drivers motor mounts stock
95 celica gt pass mount modified
92 Camry 3vz flywheel
Stage 2 Southbend clutch pressure plate for a mr2 turbo an disc reslpined for s54
96 es300 full intake
95 celica evap system
Custom axle carrier mount
95 celica radiator
"Custom" rad hoses
Kirk poly inserts for front an rear mounts
Sunpro tach
Will update this again with a few part numbers

This post has been edited by kurt95gt: Jun 30, 2014 - 8:54 AM

its not a hybrid engine. the engine is 100% 3MZ-FE im using a 1MZ intake manifold and throttle body, 2000 Solara Manual transmission headers, and 97 Camry ECU.

Getting ready to park her for the winter.
this winters plans are to swap to returnless fuel system
install my 1mz vvti exhaust cams an the dual throttle body intake.
An hopefully finally install my st sway bars an the kyb gr2s I got laying around from a parts celica

I demand an update!

hahaha me too...lol right now it is in the garage just sitting............. Its getting good at collecting dust

blasphemy!

As liz said she's put up for the winter.
haven't had time to start any projects on her as of yet.
hoping to figure out the 3 wire tps swap soon tho.
then I can do the throttle body swap

This post has been edited by kurt95gt: Dec 6, 2014 - 10:22 PM

So the bumper has been refixed....lol not back on the car yet but our buddy just finished it

Kurt,

Did you get an idea what the fuel economy is like on this swap? Im looking for more power but I dont want to run premium in my daily, this could be the ticket if the MPG is right

Also check out 92-93 PTFE shifter bushing kit

If your interested in the bushings, I make the adapter to fit our celicas
A little anti seize or grease with prevent any rusting. I use a disposable glove zip tied on the end to keep the dust out

If I keep my foot out of the thottest and drive with a brain I can get mid 20s out of it (24-26)
Mind you this is mixed driving an I'm running a s54.

I've talkyd to a couple guys with mr2s the end series Trans will net higher mpg an a s54 with a s51 5th gear can get 30mpg if you don't beat on your car

i get mid 20s in mine too. if I drive it to Vegas i get about 32 on the highway

Considering a V6 Solara is rated at 22/28 or so, and the Celica weighs some 600 pounds less you'll at least get 22/28 and most likely net a notable improvement in city mileage. Highway mileage would come down more to aerodynamics.

This is true box but the gearing in the s54 brings the mpg down some because I'm at higher rpms than it would be in a solara
So the mpg drops back down some lol

Hmm, get the E153 or swap in the Camry 5th gear into the S54!

That's my plan at some point

Somehow i always come back to this thread hahah

This thread is teasing me.....

Least you've been for a ride Tom lol

Update time!

finally got coilovers!


Coilovers installed an new rims put on

An her cleaned up an looking good at Ohio ifo

Yay updates! Should stop in more often. *cough*

Kurt, don't mean to hi Jack here....

Box I thought you sold your car because you hated it's lack of power?