 Transmission swap 1.8 to 2.2, Is it possible? |
 Jul 10, 2012 - 11:25 PM
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Hi, i have two Toyota celica's 6th gen sitting with me. Both are 1994. one is the ST with 1.8 motor and other is the GT-S with 2.2.
The problem is that the transmission on 2.2 is bad. So, my question is that can i put in the transmission of my 1.8 into 2.2? |
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Jul 12, 2012 - 1:03 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I don't really see the point of a GT unless you engine swap it. Only some 20 hp more than the ST, and the gas mileage goes to hell. The 5S-FE gets the same mpg as a 1MZ-FE.
 But yeah, easiest route would be to just get another transmission.
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Jul 12, 2012 - 1:23 PM
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QUOTE (Box @ Jul 12, 2012 - 1:03 PM)  I don't really see the point of a GT unless you engine swap it. Only some 20 hp more than the ST, and the gas mileage goes to hell. The 5S-FE gets the same mpg as a 1MZ-FE. But yeah, easiest route would be to just get another transmission.Those 20 hp are spread across the entire powerband, and torque is higher all around. It's not much on paper but the GT feels more powerful than the ST at all times. Plus, driven right, I still consistently saw 30-32 mpg out of mine. It's no 35 mpg like the ST but it was close enough for me. It's all just the feel of the car. After owning a GT for as long as I have, I couldn't go back to an ST. That's just me though, I'm weird 
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Jul 12, 2012 - 1:39 PM
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QUOTE (richee3 @ Jul 12, 2012 - 1:23 PM) QUOTE (Box @ Jul 12, 2012 - 1:03 PM) I don't really see the point of a GT unless you engine swap it. Only some 20 hp more than the ST, and the gas mileage goes to hell. The 5S-FE gets the same mpg as a 1MZ-FE. But yeah, easiest route would be to just get another transmission.Those 20 hp are spread across the entire powerband, and torque is higher all around. It's not much on paper but the GT feels more powerful than the ST at all times. Plus, driven right, I still consistently saw 30-32 mpg out of mine. It's no 35 mpg like the ST but it was close enough for me. It's all just the feel of the car. After owning a GT for as long as I have, I couldn't go back to an ST. That's just me though, I'm weird Completely agree with Richee's post, I will never purchase a ST again. Unless it is in mint, and I have a GT donor. GT feels so much more powerful. Even where the one I have has many issues, I still rather have it then my old ST with its leaky tired 7a |
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Harrythescorpion Transmission swap 1.8 to 2.2 Jul 10, 2012 - 11:25 PM
rave2n QUOTE (Harrythescorpion @ Jul 11, 2012 ... Jul 10, 2012 - 11:29 PM krom8 No. Jul 10, 2012 - 11:29 PM Smaay nope different bolt pattern Jul 10, 2012 - 11:35 PM Harrythescorpion Thank you all for your replies. but can i just swa... Jul 11, 2012 - 6:43 PM
travisxcore QUOTE (Harrythescorpion @ Jul 11, 2012 ... Jul 11, 2012 - 9:21 PM Harrythescorpion QUOTE (travisxcore @ Jul 11, 2012 - 10... Jul 12, 2012 - 10:15 AM richee3 Yes, but it's a lot of work. You'll need t... Jul 11, 2012 - 7:01 PM rave2n QUOTE (richee3 @ Jul 11, 2012 - 7:01... Jul 11, 2012 - 7:08 PM Box Better gas mileage, of course. Jul 11, 2012 - 9:26 PM Box Only way I'd want the GT would be to drop in a... Jul 12, 2012 - 3:43 PM |
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