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

[bloodMoney]

The E153 was used in the Solara until recently, maybe I would start there.

Get your 2GR, get an auto trans from a 00 solara with a 5S, figure out how to put them together, then figure out what needs to be cut to get into the car.

[SameerIqbal]

The E153 was used in the Solara until recently, maybe I would start there.

Get your 2GR, get an auto trans from a 00 solara with a 5S, figure out how to put them together, then figure out what needs to be cut to get into the car.

Are you referring to the A541E transmission?

A541E
Applications (calendar years):

1994-2001 Toyota Camry (V6)
1995-2004 Toyota Avalon
1999-2003 Toyota Solara (V6)
2001-2003 Toyota Sienna
1994-1998 Lexus ES 300
(USA 1997-2004) gear ratios

1 2 3 4 Rev Final Drive
2.81 1.549 1 0.735 2.296 3.625

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_A_transmission

This is the tranny that I was looking for as an automatic. E153 is a manual and at this stage it is not an option due to the wife.

I am working with Yoshio located in Milton, Ontario @ Japanese Automotive. He is a Toyota Master Tech for over 30 years.

We are getting stuck at the axles. From his research he has not been able to determine which axles to use to mate the tranny to the wheels.

I know it will require a hybrid setup but wondering if anyone has experience with this or knows of any reputable axle building places.