Awesome Thread., 2ZZ/1ZZ <-> E153? Maybe... Options

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

I found this discussion on NewCelica.org about trying to shoehorn the E153 transmission onto the later ZZ series engines by Toyota via an adaptor kit...

http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?t=213963

Thought that it was really interesting....not only for the turbo 2ZZGE guys on that forum that desire a more rugged gearbox option, but somebody else mentioned that it would allow cars like the SW20 MR2, Corolla, STxxx and ATxxx Celicas, Currens, Camrys, Solara, you name it to use the 2ZZ motor with ease in those chassis. Also, in theory you could use such a kit in a reverse role and use the components from the kit that allow the E153 to mount up to the 2ZZGE block on a Lotus Elise, and thus allowing for the use of S-series Toyota motors in a Lotus Elise by changing one mount only.

Can you say, 3SGTE powered Elise? BEAMS powered Elise even?? How about a 2ZZ powered ST202/204, ATxxx? Interesting stuff.

[hitcachi]

Actually this is really interesting. Nice find! If anybody has any follow up, please post. Also, having a 6 speed isnt as practical as most would be led to believe. Most of the time its just fun to say you have 6 gears. But in reality, you dont want 6 speeds for auto xing, drag racing, or any other kind of auto sport for that matter because of the increased amount of shifting required. But yes, I do love the 2zz, and sh*t, if i was going to do the swap, you're damn right i would swap in the 6 speed C50!

This post has been edited by hitcachi: Nov 14, 2006 - 10:22 AM