The xd Swap thread

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Use your phone ;) but then the tradeoff is looking at a complete, little pic. I feel your pain tho with the huge ones viewed on a computer.

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Yeah, for sure. Sometimes I use my phone, but then it's too small. I just can't be pleased.

[06YarisRS]

Yeah, I totally get it. I have a hard time stopping to take pics too. But, I often force myself to do it, operating under the possibly misguided assumption that others might want to see them.

I just backed up hundreds of pics from my various car projects on OneDrive - probably a big waste of bandwidth.

[myfirstyota]

On my Samsung note5 there's very little scrolling. On my old Huawei mate 2 it's a lot of scrolling. I think it depends on your device how bad it is.

[myfirstyota]

Bump for new info and pics

[myfirstyota]

Yaris overlander he called it. I believe he's in BC. The pics floating around of him were taken in mexico from what I remember reading. I think he even posted here although not an active member.

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by myfirstyota

Yaris overlander he called it. I believe he's in BC. The pics floating around of him were taken in mexico from what I remember reading. I think he even posted here although not an active member.

Right. That looks high with just 1.5" lift. I can only imagine a 'mini monster truck' 3" - 4" lifted Yaris!

[myfirstyota]

I'm not exactly sure how high blucar sits over stock height. But it is taller than stock. It went from being lowered on tein stechs right to xD springs so its hard to tell. The strut assemblies are the same height as the Yaris (uninstalled) but the springs them selves are much thicker. Keeps the car from squatting as much as the OEM Yaris springs. That's the only reason those tires fit lol

The ride is not bad. A little softer than the stechs but stiffer than stock. So its lifted and handles :)

[myfirstyota]

Updates very soon!!
Im back wrenchin' again!!


I've installed the rear axle, rear disk brake setup, ebrake cables, and braided lines where available. All from a 2012 yaris SE.



So far everything has gone as planned and fits perfect except for the ebrake cables. Theres some bracketry issues.

A couple of these guys need to be removed from your old cables and swapped to the new ones. Not hard. Pry them off with a screwdriver and a pry bar and squeeze onto new cables



I just flattened this one to make it work

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by myfirstyota

Updates very soon!!
Im back wrenchin' again!!
I've installed the rear axle, rear disk brake setup, ebrake cables, and braided lines where available. All from a 2012 yaris SE. So far everything has gone as planned and fits perfect except for the ebrake cables. Theres some bracketry issues. Stay tuned for details.

Staying tuned in...

[enviri]

2012 rear axles fit physically without issues eh? i was worried about mounts not lining up.

[myfirstyota]

I certified the car today.


All parts on the rear axle are from the 2012 yaris SE model. Everything seems to work properly. The only issue I ran into was the e-brake cables. The cable mounts have to be removed from the existing drum brake cables and installed on the disk brake cables. Iirc, there's one mount on the disk brake cables that can just be bent to make work properly. The other 3 need to be removed from old cables and reinstalled on new cables.

[myfirstyota]

So yea, the car is now plated and driving. Wow! I love the way it pulls! This engine should have been an option in North america!

All that's left to finish the build is a stereo. I have most of the components, just gotta get them installed. The a/c also needs to be refilled with refrigerant.

I didn't take many pics of the reassembly of the car. Its pretty basic stuff. One little surprise that wasn't mentioned in the first couple of posts I made for this thread is the full magnaflow mandrel bent 2&1/4" enhaust I installed with a new o2 sensor. If you plan in ordering this exhaust, make sure you get the one for the XD. The manifold flange is different size for the 1nz vs. The 2zr. The exhaust is otherwise the same and bolts right in. Even with the factory xd muffler and stock air box, it has a good sound.

I have brand new nitto neo tires in a 205/50/15 and it still breaks loose with no problem lol

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by myfirstyota

So yea, the car is now plated and driving. Wow! I love the way it pulls! This engine should have been an option in North america!

All that's left to finish the build is a stereo. I have most of the components, just gotta get them installed. The a/c also needs to be refilled with refrigerant.

I didn't take many pics of the reassembly of the car. Its pretty basic stuff. One little surprise that wasn't mentioned in the first couple of posts I made for this thread is the full magnaflow mandrel bent 2&1/4" enhaust I installed with a new o2 sensor. If you plan in ordering this exhaust, make sure you get the one for the XD. The manifold flange is different size for the 1nz vs. The 2zr. The exhaust is otherwise the same and bolts right in. Even with the factory xd muffler and stock air box, it has a good sound.

I have brand new nitto neo tires in a 205/50/15 and it still breaks loose with no problem lol

NICE! I didn't clue in originally that it's an RS. Car looks AMAZZZZZING! Who did you get the Magnaflow from? I ordered one way back and paid for it, then they said it was unavailable. They had no idea when it would be in stock again. That was through TDot.

[myfirstyota]

Donor car on it's way to auto heaven


A couple shots of the finished product

The introduction





Here you can see the rear fog light mod.


Totally need to clean the amp and replace the battery




There's a couple new pics in post #49 too

[ern-diz]

Very nice!

[xxcanuckxx]

Yeah, thanks for this! I feel like the community hasn't died, but is very stagnant right now... These posts help keep everyone excited about the car and what is possible.

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[myfirstyota]

I got it through tdot!
It ain't cheap but it's a nice piece. No regrets on that purchase

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by myfirstyota

I got it through tdot!
It ain't cheap but it's a nice piece. No regrets on that purchase

Yeah, I really wanted it. It was something like $482.00 CAD through tDot and US suppliers had the same price, except in USD. I guess I'm ultimately glad I didn't buy it as I had to go up to 2.5" in the end. Actually, I bet the Magnaflow at 2.25" mandrel bent flows as good as or better than my crush bent 2.5" system. The Magnaflow is a very nice piece, for sure.