2GRFE/Auto Tranny Options

[SameerIqbal]

Hi Guys,

So i recently purchased my second 99 celica convertible. The first one the brother wrote off by rear ending someone while changing lanes.

I started reading into swaps and was initially interested in the 3SGTE or a BEAMS redtop but after reading njc's thread about his 2gr-fe, well I fell in love with the idea.

so here is the issue. Recently became a dad and the car is "really" for my wife so for appearances I need to keep it automatic. Yes I know don't bash. I want a manual with E153 tranny but those of us who are married know that a happy wife is a happy life.

I was exploring options in respect to mating the 2GR-FE with an auto tranny but seems information is very limited.

Anyone here have any experience on the matter?

Once I get the tranny issues figured out the next challenge is the axles for the inner and outers.

Looking for some guidance from this awesome community. Budget is about 8k-10k on this project.

Thanks!



Sameer

[njccmd2002]

you made me login after several weeks of protest to the site.

you have to use the transmission that is suitable for the ECU you have.

You cannot expect to use any other transmission, and expect the car to run good, older auto transmissions did not require ecu, and those are sh1t.

you will have to create your own axles period.

I have a auto transmission from a highlander sport. Its controlled by the ECU, there is no ecu for transmissions. it would be impossible or expensive. Its got at least 3 to 4 sensor inputs for the ecu to interpret.

you would need the inner axles for transmission, and basically would have to have halfshafts made to insert on the outer celica axles. If you search good enough you may be able to find it..

the guys at MR2OC are trying to figure this out. see if you can join the site

[SameerIqbal]

you made me login after several weeks of protest to the site.

you have to use the transmission that is suitable for the ECU you have.

You cannot expect to use any other transmission, and expect the car to run good, older auto transmissions did not require ecu, and those are sh1t.

you will have to create your own axles period.

I have a auto transmission from a highlander sport. Its controlled by the ECU, there is no ecu for transmissions. it would be impossible or expensive. Its got at least 3 to 4 sensor inputs for the ecu to interpret.

you would need the inner axles for transmission, and basically would have to have halfshafts made to insert on the outer celica axles. If you search good enough you may be able to find it..

the guys at MR2OC are trying to figure this out. see if you can join the site

I appreciate you responding njc. Truly

Thanks for the insight and I will definitely be joining over there to do my research.

I agree with you 100% on all the reasons to swap in a 2gr.

My money, my vehicle, my swap. Truer words have not been spoken!

This is my second go with a 6th gen. This time around I'm spoiling myself silly. The first one my brother wrote off. Still fairly salty about that even if it was 4 years ago.

Thanks again!



Sameer