E153 into a GT 6gc Options

[Punisher]

Ok, this is pissing me off.. I can't find any SOLID one place to look data on putting the e153 into a 6gc gt..

I mean.. no one has a write up (preferably with pics) on this swap?

[Rjb23]

Lots of people have done the swap and there is tons of info in this forum on it.

This is what you need to do.
Swap over the linkage from the gt4 tranny.
Swap over a electronic speed sensor if your tranny has a mechanical one.
Make hybrid axles ( st185 outers, mr2 inners from same year as tranny lsd/non lsd also)
st205 rear mount/bracket, st205 driverside mount.
mr2/st185 clutch kit (pressure plate/throwout bearing/clutch etc..)
I used the st shift cables and have not had a problem with them.

There is also a write up on steve's site on how to swap the linkage over.

[WannabeGT4]

Lots of people have done the swap and there is tons of info in this forum on it.

This is what you need to do.
Swap over the linkage from the gt4 tranny.
Swap over a electronic speed sensor if your tranny has a mechanical one.
Make hybrid axles ( st185 outers, mr2 inners from same year as tranny lsd/non lsd also)
st205 rear mount/bracket, st205 driverside mount.
mr2/st185 clutch kit (pressure plate/throwout bearing/clutch etc..)
I used the st shift cables and have not had a problem with them.

There is also a write up on steve's site on how to swap the linkage over.

Just thought I'd add a few things to Rjb's great post.

It is my understanding that if you get your E153 from a Camry/Solara you won't need to swap the linkages. However, I don't think any of them came with factory LSD so the MR2 trans may be a better option if you have the shift linkages left over from your AWD trans.

The hybrid axles will need a spacer on the passenger side between the inner and outer portions of the axle. See this topic here:
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=32626

It is vital that you get the proper inner stubs. LSD and Non-LSD axles are not interchangeable without machining. See this thread at MR2OC:
http://www.mr2oc.com/showthread.php?t=90876

Some people get by just fine with their stock shifter cables... others say they needed ST205 cables.