Cranky's 2ZR-FE swap

[CrankyOldMan]

Coming soon to a rear bumper near me:


This list is only for M/T swaps in a 2nd gen (07-10) HB!

I've been driving with the swap for a few weeks now and want to post up some feedback. For comparison, I've had a Blitz supercharger installed on my 1.5 for about 4 years now, and absolutely loved it, right up to the point where it rendered the engine unusable. I never had it on a dyno, but similar setups reported upwards of 140 BHP. In theory the 2ZR is a downgrade, but it's not really apples to apples when you talk displacement vs forced induction. First off, I miss the sound of the supercharger. It would turn heads and blow peoples' minds when they found out what it was. The 2ZR has less "wow factor", but for me the OEM reliability counts for a lot more. The Blitz pulls much harder off the line, but the 2ZR has more consistent power up in the VVT-i range.

All that said, I have to agree with CTScott's opinion that the 2ZR is in fact a better upgrade than forced induction.

Some notes:

• The clutch and pressure plate appear to be unique part numbers for the xD. I don't know how this affects mating to other gearboxes.
• An M/T wire harness is VERY difficult to find intact! You may have better luck sourcing an A/T and adding the backup switch wires yourself.
• The M/T ECU is almost an exact match to the 09 pinout on the body side. The fusebox has a few wires that don't match/exist. I'll cover those in the wiring section.

Shopping list

• 2ZR-FE motor, long block: Scion xD, Toyota Corolla or Matrix, Pontiac Vibe
• Intake manifold: same as motor
• Throttle body: same as motor, unless you bypass the coolant lines
• Air cleaner with MAF sensor: OEM or aftermarket intake, MAF part# 22204-31020
• Engine control module (ECM): 89661-52F81, 89661-52F82
• Engine wire harness: 82121-52E90
• Passenger side engine mount (3 parts, plus fasteners): 12305-37040 (06/2007 - 11/2007) or 12305-37190 (01/2008 - 06/2014), 12315-37040, 12317-37010
• Exhaust manifold: OEM or RPM long tube header
• Mid pipe: OEM or RPM mid pipe
• Axle-back exhaust: OEM or aftermarket
• Alternator: OEM 27060-37040 or aftermarket
• A/C compressor: OEM 88310-1A660 or aftermarket
• Water pump: OEM 16100-39465 or aftermarket
• Clutch: OEM 31250-12510 or aftermarket (limited selection!)
• Pressure plate: OEM 31210-12291 or aftermarket (limited selection!)
• Flywheel: OEM 13405-37050 or aftermarket (OEM no longer available!)
• Starter: OEM 28100-37040 or aftermarket (OEM no longer available!)

There are several smaller parts that I had to source because I only had a bare longblock. I can work on a list of those, but it's probably easier for you to just find an xD at a junk yard and strip the engine bay.