The 2zr-fe engine swap guide

[ArmstrongRacing]

Originally Posted by Frank the Tank

My 2006 doesn't have abs.
Does that mean I'm limited to using the yaris transmission?

Edit: also am I limited to using anything else like what harness/ecu/ecm?

Without ABS you are limited to any trans with a speed sensor, that is compatible with the 2zr/1nz bell housing. Unless there is a way to install a speed sensor into the Corolla/Xd trans...

[CrankyOldMan]

Originally Posted by ArmstrongRacing

Unless there is a way to install a speed sensor into the Corolla/Xd trans...

It's "simple" to do so, in that you have to split the gearbox, pull the tapered roller bearings off the driver's side of the differential, install the plastic speedo gear, and then swap the blank cap from the gearbox with an appropriate speed turbine sensor. You can do that in a weekend with a few gear pullers, bearing separators and a 20 ton hydraulic press. =D

The quicker way is to spend the same cash on a used gearbox from the year you need. Probably in the $400 range for a used one with low miles.

[CrankyOldMan]

Originally Posted by Frank the Tank

My 2006 doesn't have abs.
Does that mean I'm limited to using the yaris transmission?

Edit: also am I limited to using anything else like what harness/ecu/ecm?

I'm not sure that it will prevent your car from running, but it would mean the ECU would try to throw a CEL/Wrench light constantly. I'm not sure that any year of the xD had a separate transmission turbine input. Hmm. Now I'm really confused...

-Edit-

I looked at the EWD for the '06 Yaris and it has the same connection for the instrument cluster as the xD. Where that signal comes from in the ECU, I can't say for sure. I would assume that it comes from the ABS sensors on the xD hubs, so you may have to at least swap those over to restore your speedo functionality. I guess the only way to know for sure is to put it in and see what it does.

-Edit edit-

That of course would require swapping in the wire connections for the ABS sensors in the hubs. Hmm. You may be in a tough spot here, unless you use an aftermarket speedo.

[ArmstrongRacing]

Just use your yaris trans...the 2zr with bolt ons only makes about 150hp so its not going to break it

[Frank the Tank]

Originally Posted by ArmstrongRacing

Just use your yaris trans...the 2zr with bolt ons only makes about 150hp so its not going to break it

lol ya

[ArmstrongRacing]

Update: Ive put 2100 miles on my 2zr so far, no problems yet. Im going to send in a oil sample when I do the first oil change. I have another autocross in just over a week, and Ill probably wait 6 months before I go back to a racetrack. I want to be sure all is well before I run 20 minute sessions.

[Frank the Tank]

Originally Posted by ArmstrongRacing

Lets start, here's whats needed:

1)2ZRFE engine with ALL components and accessories from a 2009+ Xd, Corolla
2)ECM from a 2008-2009 Xd applicable to your car in auto or manual trans
3)Xd engine harness also applicable to your car and transmission choice.
4)Xd RH engine mount and bracket
5)Xd exhaust midpipe
6)Xd intake AND MAF sensor
7)Xd a/c compressor lines
8)Mini-add-a-circuit

Read through the entire thread to learn as much as possible before beginning. Good luck!

is it a must to have these parts from an xd?
finding a xd in manual is difficult enough, let alone finding a manual ecm and harness.

can some of these parts be taken off a corolla or matrix? such as the mounts/intake/exhaust/etc?

edit: more importantly the electronics?

[CrankyOldMan]

The wire harness is going to be tough, no doubt. I found quite a few on car-part.com, but most are in the $350 range. The MT ECM is pretty common on there, can be had for $50-75 USD. If you want to use the Corolla or Matrix electronics, you have to get the small ECU connector from the engine wire harness to reach all the way from in front of the passenger's seat to the fuse box/battery.

[ArmstrongRacing]

On post #1 I put a tip there for everyone so we aren't discussing the same questions over and over....

"Please read the entire guide"

The 10+ corolla ECM has immobilizer but I dont know about the 09, and the corolla harness does not match in any way.

[beaker]

Originally Posted by ArmstrongRacing

On post #1 I put a tip there for everyone so we aren't discussing the same questions over and over....

"Please read the entire guide"

The 10+ corolla ECM has immobilizer but I dont know about the 09, and the corolla harness does not match in any way.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the wiring harness on the XD was the same whether it was from a manual or auto trans car?

[CrankyOldMan]

Originally Posted by beaker

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the wiring harness on the XD was the same whether it was from a manual or auto trans car?

Nope. The engine wire harness includes the A/T park/neutral position indicator or the M/T back-up light connector, depending on the trans. If you don't care about backup lights, then either will work for an M/T. I don't know that the A/T ECM will be happy about not getting info from the trans, especially for the key lock signal.

[ArmstrongRacing]

^Not only the P/N switch, but the other trans plug that controls the entire valvebody....and then there is the overdrive solenoid on top of the trans...

I used an auto trans corolla harness....and it was a nightmare. I had to cut the fusebox connectors off and solder on the connectors from my 1nz harness....AND relocate my Xd ECM. Dont try this without great wiring experience.

[ArmstrongRacing]

Another win for the 2zrVios!

[brushforhire]

Very nice. Looking at some of those times of the way more expensive cars, and seeing what you do, it really is awesome to see. When people ask why "waste our time" with our cars, this is exactly why.

[ern-diz]

Puttin' a hurtin' on the Speed 3... Impressive!

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by ArmstrongRacing

Another win for the 2zrVios!

Did you beat STF?

[ArmstrongRacing]

Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

Did you beat STF?

I did, but mostly because STF ran on a wet course...and it was completely dry for SMF.

I am doing well so far, but I know the car has so much more speed in it. Im far from being a National champ, but Im learning as I go.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by ArmstrongRacing

I did, but mostly because STF ran on a wet course...and it was completely dry for SMF.

I am doing well so far, but I know the car has so much more speed in it. Im far from being a National champ, but Im learning as I go.

Since your car really is more of an STF car that seems like a better barometer than a weak SMF field. Get some race tires.