Possibly another solution to the E153 axle problem, Anyone know about the E56 trans Options

[scothaniel]

Guys,
Did some research, and apparently the transmission that comes with the 94+ SS2 Celica (the one with the super-strut) is not a S54, but an E56 transmission. I've known about this trans for a couple of years now, but I never really thought anything of it til now - this is an E series trans mated to a 3S in a 6G gen FWD Celica!!! What's the possibility that the stock axles for this car would fit the MR2's E153 trans - giving us the perfect length axle?

I've swapped between the super-strut and standard suspension on my car, and I can say that the hub placement is the same - so that wont be an issue.

Now the part that worries me - this trans is also offered in other (non performance) cars ,though with different gearing and such. A few of these cars are available stateside:

88-90 AE95 Corolla
90-93 AE95 Corolla wagon.
95+ AE103 Corolla
94+ SXA Rav 4

If I get some time, I may go out and pick up an axle from one of these cars and see if it will fit the MR2's splines. If it works, I'll see what pricing Jeff @ Champion Toyota can get. Here are the part numbers if anyone is interested:

drive shaft, RH : 43410-20690 SS2 Celica w/SSS
drive shaft, RH: 43410-20700 SS2 Celica w/SSS w/ABS

This post has been edited by scothaniel: May 20, 2007 - 10:20 PM

[scothaniel]

I picked up the camry outer axles before any they were too long and the splines didn't fit the 205 hubs. The inner axles must be shorter on the Camry then.

LSD may be an issue, though I think it only effects the LH side axle.