Yaris Motor Swap Thread *Read before posting swap threads*

[sheraz2000]

hi guyz, i have a vitz with 1KR-FE 1.0 L 68HP small engine in my car. yesterday while going around the scrap market, i found out many half-cuts of Vitz with 1NZ-FE. The engine was complete with an auto tranny, genuine wires and the ECU.

What i am wondering is, will the ECU cause me any problems at such a transplant. Even though the ECU is coming along with the engine, but will it be able to adjust to the new environment ?

The Engine mounts : Do i need to alter them at any point or will the newer engine fit bolt-to-bolt ?

What about the axels ??

Do i need the front shocks to be changed aswell ??

the cost of this transplant is not much, but what my concern is that is doing such, i dont loose my car at all?

please advise ....

[Sabretooth]

Originally Posted by sheraz2000

hi guyz, i have a vitz with 1KR-FE 1.0 L 68HP small engine in my car. yesterday while going around the scrap market, i found out many half-cuts of Vitz with 1NZ-FE. The engine was complete with an auto tranny, genuine wires and the ECU.

What i am wondering is, will the ECU cause me any problems at such a transplant. Even though the ECU is coming along with the engine, but will it be able to adjust to the new environment ?

The Engine mounts : Do i need to alter them at any point or will the newer engine fit bolt-to-bolt ?

What about the axels ??

Do i need the front shocks to be changed aswell ??

the cost of this transplant is not much, but what my concern is that is doing such, i dont loose my car at all?

please advise ....

These are all things you would need to get advise locally from a mechanic that specializes in motor swaps...

Here in the US NO ONE has swapped a motor into our cars that naturally doesnt belong there, a couple of us have swapped 1.5L engines from another Yaris or even an Xb, but nothing scary and new...

Originally Posted by Marfulion

how bout a built hayabusa engine? 200+ hp n/a, 10,000 RPM, anyone?

Anything is possible, the motor should easily fit, seeing that they could fit it isnt a smart car, I dont see why a Yaris would be any different if not easier. The case is, finding an engine and finding a shop that is willing to do it.

With enough $$$$ you can make anything happen, Even probably shove a 350 small block in the back ;)