yaris engine swapped into a old skool KP61 possible? - Toyota Yaris Forums

cnister1 · 05-10-2013, 01:42 AM

Hello guys!

I don't own a yaris buuuuut I'm interested in trying to swap the Yaris engine into my KP61 starlet. I know I know that the most popular swaps are 4ag or 13b rotary but I kinda wanted to stay as close as possible to it's 1.3L roots! And so the yaris is what I have in mind..

My questions are many but here's a few!

1. What would I have to modify on the engine to make it from fwd to rwd?

2. Anyone know of a rwd transmission that would be a straight bolt-on?

3. Even better has anyone performed this on any other car from fwd to rwd?

My Yaris gurus! I seek your knowledge and guidance! The Yaris engine would be an awesome upgrade if you consider that the original 4K-C engine only made:

The 1981 and 1982 California-spec 4K-C produced 58 hp (43 kW) at 5200 RPM and 67 lb·ft (90 Nm) at 3600 RPM.

cali yaris · 05-13-2013, 06:05 PM

There is a dedicated thread for motor swap discussions:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15242

cnister1 · 05-13-2013, 09:18 PM

I saw it but it's more geared towards swaps for the yaris! I wanna swap the yaris engine onto my starlet!

I'll repost and see what happens!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

There is a dedicated thread for motor swap discussions:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15242

yarisugi · 05-13-2013, 11:16 PM

The 4AGE would be the easiest, most affordable, least modifications, most parts available, etc.. Besides, the 2NZFE is 1.5L, closer to a 1.6L 4AGE than a 1.3L 4KC. How about a 1.2L 3KC? That's closer to the Starlet roots. Don't mean to discourage you but trying to install a 2NZFE into your Starlet will require a lot of $$$ to modify it to fit into you vehicle. Good luck if you ever even attempt it.

Bluevitz-rs · 05-14-2013, 08:17 AM

You could do it with custom mounting and if you take the transmission apart and weld the diff you could use it. You'd just need to make a cover for the open side and a custom driveshaft.

05-10-2013, 01:42 AM	#1
cnister1 Drives: n/a Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: los angeles Posts: 6	yaris engine swapped into a old skool KP61 possible? Hello guys! I don't own a yaris buuuuut I'm interested in trying to swap the Yaris engine into my KP61 starlet. I know I know that the most popular swaps are 4ag or 13b rotary but I kinda wanted to stay as close as possible to it's 1.3L roots! And so the yaris is what I have in mind.. My questions are many but here's a few! 1. What would I have to modify on the engine to make it from fwd to rwd? 2. Anyone know of a rwd transmission that would be a straight bolt-on? 3. Even better has anyone performed this on any other car from fwd to rwd? My Yaris gurus! I seek your knowledge and guidance! The Yaris engine would be an awesome upgrade if you consider that the original 4K-C engine only made: The 1981 and 1982 California-spec 4K-C produced 58 hp (43 kW) at 5200 RPM and 67 lb·ft (90 Nm) at 3600 RPM.

05-13-2013, 06:05 PM	#2
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yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	The 4AGE would be the easiest, most affordable, least modifications, most parts available, etc.. Besides, the 2NZFE is 1.5L, closer to a 1.6L 4AGE than a 1.3L 4KC. How about a 1.2L 3KC? That's closer to the Starlet roots. Don't mean to discourage you but trying to install a 2NZFE into your Starlet will require a lot of $$$ to modify it to fit into you vehicle. Good luck if you ever even attempt it.

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Bluevitz-rs 1NZ-6spd View User's Garage Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,967	You could do it with custom mounting and if you take the transmission apart and weld the diff you could use it. You'd just need to make a cover for the open side and a custom driveshaft.