The 2zr-fe engine swap guide

[3cyltrbo]

Originally Posted by ArmstrongRacing

Yes the 3zrfe has almost the same demensions as the 2zr, The limiting factor being the ECM

you have my interest piqued

can you explain a little bit what makes the ECM the limiting factor?

[ArmstrongRacing]

Because we don't have a USDM 3zrfe, I have no service manuals for it either to verify wiring compatibility

[ArmstrongRacing]

*With the help of other YW members, I have started a collection of 2ZRFE parts to make everyones swap a little easier, just contact me for details!*

[jimmykicker]

Ok. This is a hijack but guys I am stuck! I have a Scion xD 5 speed and the transmission has given up the ghost. Replacement transmissions are incredibly expensive or impossible to source. I have been chatting with a fella that said that the Yaris is bolt in although it is a little lighter duty and requires the Yaris axles that it should otherwise fit without modification. I'm in a real right here and really need your expertise. Please forgive the hijack. It just looks like a good active thread.

Thanks in advance.

[CrankyOldMan]

Originally Posted by jimmykicker

Ok. This is a hijack but guys I am stuck! I have a Scion xD 5 speed and the transmission has given up the ghost. Replacement transmissions are incredibly expensive or impossible to source. I have been chatting with a fella that said that the Yaris is bolt in although it is a little lighter duty and requires the Yaris axles that it should otherwise fit without modification. I'm in a real right here and really need your expertise. Please forgive the hijack. It just looks like a good active thread.

Thanks in advance.

You'd be better off starting a new thread (mods, can you move the post?) so that the info doesn't get diluted. Yes, this is a very active community and this thread in particular has been hot over the last year. ;)

That said... Do you know what is specifically wrong with it? The only difference internally that I'm aware of is the differential and ring gear. If it's the synchros or one of the gear sets, you can (I'm 99% sure) use a Yaris as a donor for parts. If you swap the whole gearbox, you will indeed have to use Yaris axles, but that puts you in the bind of having to swap hubs and brakes--not something for the timid. You might be able to use the inboard stubs from the Yaris with the xD shafts, but that's uncharted territory.

[ArmstrongRacing]

Honestly I would just fix your trans, these gearboxes are simple. (Heading over to thread to comment)

[ArmstrongRacing]

An update for those following...

https://youtu.be/IPyHlPJDrOM

[ArmstrongRacing]

UPDATE:

Our first autocross test day was a success, the car is so quick now!!

https://youtu.be/eniW1ZNv20k

[ern-diz]

The production value / editing in your vids has consistently improved; nice job.

[CrankyOldMan]

Are you running as E Prep, or is that for SCCA club racing with E Production?

[ArmstrongRacing]

EP Because the car has no interior. I regret removing it but after 10 years of daily driving with kids, it was pretty trashed. Plus with it gone the cage install will be easier

[CrankyOldMan]

I can't find the part in EP that allows engine replacement. =P

[ArmstrongRacing]

Yeah....I just got a message about that on FB.....even though I asked several people I guess it's still not correct....but it's arguable because it's a Toyota engine....If I must put it to XP that's fine too.

[CrankyOldMan]

I think it would just be E Mod. /iono

[ArmstrongRacing]

Ok. So after discussing the classes with other seasoned veterans, We are going with XP

[CrankyOldMan]

Originally Posted by ArmstrongRacing

Ok. So after discussing the classes with other seasoned veterans, We are going with XP

Lol, can you even get trophy points for that? :D

[Bluevitz-rs]

Originally Posted by ArmstrongRacing

Ok. So after discussing the classes with other seasoned veterans, We are going with XP

I'm more of a Mac guy but I've found Windows 7 is a pretty good upgrade from XP

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by Bluevitz-rs

I'm more of a Mac guy but I've found Windows 7 is a pretty good upgrade from XP