1mzfe swap..., tranny crossmember Options

[celicasteve]

Hi all, first post here.

i have been researching about putting the v6 from a solara into my 1994 stx.
i have a shop tha specializes in toyotas that is willing to do the labor for $1500 inculidng some fab.
Im going to gather all of the parts, including engine and trans. out of all the research that i have done to use the solara trans i need the st205 mounts (im not positive) so i would need the crossmember also? Or will a gt member and mounts work? Also shifter cables? i would need the st205 cables also. I have all of the part numbers for the mounts and cables (st205) so i don't need those ( the search function works great

now i know of 2 celicas running a v6, one a 5th gen gt with a 1mzfe, had to lower the engine 3ins to make it fit under hood, and the other is a alltrac that has the 3mzfe (yes a v6 alltrac that he kept the all wheel drive!)
http://celicatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15984

i don't think this has been attempted in a 6th gen at all, so it would be nice to be the first

if you have any useful info it would be greatly appreciated. Also if another tranny that is easier to install is avialible would be great!

Thanks
Steve

[K-ESD]

you're welcome

the 2mzfe is very rare, i have yet to encounter evidence of it's existance
also the 3MZ is much better than it's precedestors both the 1MZ and 2MZ, it is only harder to install due to it's complex/diffrent systems (intake, vvti, immobilizer, returnless fuel, etc...) lots of options when dealing with this engine.

the MZ engines are more for daily driver who wants a decent amount of power and at the same time keep maintnance cost (reliability) and opperation costs (gas prices) to a acceptable low.

the VZ engines are perfect for high HP applications where big fat turbos and nitrous can be iused. they are overbuilt for their stock applications (trucks., suvs, older camrys, etc...)

This post has been edited by K-ESD: May 21, 2006 - 8:49 PM