2AZFE? Options

[uberschall]

primarily for conversation...

seeing as the 2AZFE has assumed the role of replacement for the 5SFE, and it is similar in application and displacement....how feasible/worthwhile is a swap in your opinion?

i got to thinking about it because it is a much better 6-speed option than the peaky, fragile 2ZZ.

based on a quick browse on ebay, the highest price i found for the motor itself was $1700.

and for pete's sake, don't be obnoxious.

[uberschall]

trust me, joker...if one could acquire a new car for 4-6k this discussion would not be taking place.

half of owning a 6gen in the first place is being different. i for one am sick of seeing b18 hondas, sr20 nissans, yadda yadda. soon enough, without some more initiative being taken to find new and creative swaps and power adders....we're all going to end up like ford vs. chevy: one debate for several decades.

some dude built a rwd v8 5th gen that someone posted a video of not too long ago. as long as people are willing to do the work, anything is possible.

i know somebody is going to argue that it's not a celica anymore, it's too hard, it's too expensive...well, to those people--shut up and make excuses for yourself, not for others.

as for the trd supercharger, it is too expensive. simply from the perspective that for 3 grand you could buy a whole clip that makes more horsepower right out of the chute. if you have 3 grand, you can get a burien turbo kit (iirc).

i want to know about this swap because i have found low mileage 2az's for decent prices...the most expensive i've seen so far was 1700. this is in the same range as many 3sgtes, but is much newer...lower miles, etc. and less initial work (no ic, no oil/water lines, no additional ems, the list goes on).

imo, the engine is a good candidate for a mild boost application (under 10 psi) without any serious bottom end mods, and provided it will bolt up to a s54 or e153...should be a relatively simple job except the electrical.

i am not a toyota expert, and have never worked on a tC. i'd just like to know if it will bolt to a gt trans, if the mounts line up, etc... i can't speak for everyone else, though.

This post has been edited by uberschall: Nov 13, 2006 - 12:24 AM