5sp trans swap from 5th gen, Is it feasible? Options

[Xander_X]

So, since day one of me purchasing my '99 GT (about 2 months ago), I've wanted to do a transmission swap. I bought this car cause of the low mileage, great condition and decent price. But I hate this auto trans, I swear the trans ECU is retarded, I can't quite find any reliable trigger point for downshifting. Sometimes I floor it and it bogs, sometimes I floor it and opens right up (normal for these cars?). I hate not having the power when I want it. So after all my research, I've just decided to buy a complete donor car as there are too many little parts and I figure I can just part out the rest of the car and probably make back a good chunk of the money.

I haven't started looking for a donor yet but I wanted to know if all or most of the parts from a 5th gen with a 5S would work? I just didn't want to rule it out in case I got the chance to pick one up cheap. Anyone know? If it's only a couple parts that are different, then cool ... if more than a couple, I'll just make sure to get a 6gen.

This post has been edited by Xander_X: Jun 6, 2012 - 3:35 PM

[trdproven]

Phoenixtech, that is good info on the speed sensor, so that becomes his call to make it work or not. personally i would just go to another state in order to get the right one, or get it from a similar camry 5sfe and do compatibility comparison. but this is what i mean by just physically comparing it, thats all you need to do to see if it will work. I ordered mine from the states junkyard, and im out in the pacific ocean.

Xander - i know what you mean about someone who might know the 5th gen better, but its really simple to check. but really, i would not try to get a 5th gen, it makes things more complicated, you want a straight forward swap and not get stuck in the process with incompatibilities, just try your best to get a 6gc trans or same year camry ones. you'll be good to go.