MR2 4A Adaptaion Options

[Taskbot]

How hard would it be to adapt a 4A-GE Bluetop from a MR-2 to fit in my celica? What parts would I need to fabricate or buy to make this easier.

The reason I ask is because I think I found a cheap ~$200-$400 4A-GE that I am probably going to rebuild/build up as a winter project and hopefully for spring next year, fit it into my Celica. I know the MR-2's engine has the same orientation as the AE92 and such but I think the throttle/transmission linkage is reversed so before I buy anything I want to make sure I have everything I need to make this work.

Also, I was wondering if anyone has ever built-up a 4a and if there were any recommended internal mods to do while I rebuild the thing (Cams mostly), and if I had to use the old 4A-GE ECU or if I could use a stand-alone.

[DEATH]

You can either use the 4A-GE ecu and get some wires made up by DrTweak [or do your own if your up to the task] or you can go standalone. The transmission you already have will mate up to the 4A-GE with a custom clutch setup, so no issue there and it's not like that 4A makes an incredible amount of power so it should hold up just fine. If you just wanted to use the transmission that came with the 4A I'm sure the procedure would be similar to fitting a MKII MR2 E-153 into a GT 6GC [Rear tranny mount, change the area where the shift cables attach, perhaps custom axles IDK - Again ask DrTweak as he will already have the info you need and can get you a clutch, wiring etc - everything you need]
For info on building up the 4A-GE I would join up over at club4a - they seem to have the best info on that motor.
Good luck on the upgrade.

This post has been edited by DEATH: Aug 6, 2008 - 9:51 AM