I tore my 1MZ down this weekend Options

[Smaay]

nothing at all, It is looking for the newer style EVAP system that the 99 celica has. the 97 ECU looks for a similar EVAP system to what my 97 celica has. This will make it easier to SMOG legalize the swap in CA

[doory100]

Will the 3mz work with the s54 tranny? The 3MZ is about 30hp more than the 1mz,if I'm not mistaken?

This post has been edited by doory100: Sep 28, 2015 - 3:48 PM

[Smaay]

yes im using an S54 now

[doory100]

From what I understand, you have a full 3MZ engine now, with a 97 ecu and wire harness from a 97 also, and a s54 transmission. As for the transmission it's a 3MZ flywheel with the 5sfe pressure plate and clutch disk. What else is needed to complete this awesome setup?

[Smaay]

yes except im using a 1MZ/3MZ/2GR Fidanza flywheel with a 3S-GTE clutch however the disk has a center hub for an S54. Southbend makes this clutch and is ready to ship

[doory100]

yes except im using a 1MZ/3MZ/2GR Fidanza flywheel with a 3S-GTE clutch however the disk has a center hub for an S54. Southbend makes this clutch and is ready to ship

I just put a stage 3 phenox friction clutch in my 5s last year and Its got about 700 miles on it so I kind of wanted to keep it.
How much was that flywheel? I heard lighter flywheels make a big difference.

This post has been edited by doory100: Sep 28, 2015 - 6:40 PM

[Smaay]

you put a stage 3 clutch in a stock car??? WHY?

you will not be able to use that clutch.

yes lightweight flywheels are nice. you can get it here
http://www.monkeywrenchracing.com/product_...kgpmkm8hl9tl7d7

[doory100]

That would be nice. I might get one if the Canadian dollar goes back up. But it's not like I'm installing it tomorrow. So I have to have the southbend modified 3sgte clutch and 3sgte pressure plate or is there another option? Sorry for all the questions.

I put the stage 3 because it was a good price and I wanted to make sure if I did turbo it would be able to handle it.

[Smaay]

i believe ACT also makes this clutch but their quality has gone to crap! Never do business with them again.

the clutch is basically a 3S-GTE clutch with the disk having a hub o mate with your S54 trans.

[doory100]

I found a 1999 solara with 248000 miles on it. It runs good. The guy wants $200 for the entire car. Or $100 for the engine? Do you think it's a smart move if I rebuild the motor and drop it in my celi? Or should I find one with less miles?

This post has been edited by doory100: Sep 30, 2015 - 5:40 PM

[Bitter]

It's probably OK to rebuild, worst case you get new liners and bearings all over and have the heads rebuilt, you'd have a brand new engine then for less than a brand new engine.

[Smaay]

It's probably OK to rebuild, worst case you get new liners and bearings all over and have the heads rebuilt, you'd have a brand new engine then for less than a brand new engine.

yes for that price it wouldnt hurt to just replace the bearings, piston rings, hone the cylinders, replace the valve stem seals and the valve cover seals.

[doory100]

I would also do the head gasket, timing belt and water pump. There. Is a rebuild kit on rock auto fot the 1mz. Its $460. Do you think I need that many parts?

[doory100]

do you happen to have the part number for the southbend 3sgte clutch that fits a s54 transmission?

[Smaay]

no its not on their website, you have to call them and talk to Andy or John in the import dept. tell them I sent you