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