Yeah, if this is not your daily then go for it. Plan for downtime

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This is my daily but my parents have an extra car so I'ma use that car while I'm building my v6. I should be able to get it up and running no longer than 1-3 months. Lol.

Smaay and Kurt95gt or any other v6 swappers. I've made a list with some questions. Hit me with other things I missed like parts or notes that I missed while reading your guys threads.

1mzfe v6 Into a St204 Swap

Parts needed:
97+ 1mzfe engine
-Rebuild?
-Replace timing belt and water pump
Engine harness needs rewiring(mr220v)
Ecu(MT ecu needed or AT ecu is fine?)
-Part number: 89661-06331
- Ground a pin to get MT
Custom passenger side engine mount(Smaay)
Custom y pipe(Smaay)
Upper Rad hose - 71203(Kurt95gt)
Lower Rad hose(Stock 1mzfe hose bolted onto a 90 degree hose? 3 chunks?)

Not needed but nice upgrades:
Light flywheel
-New flywheel bolts [Smaay]
-Pressure plate can be reused
New clutch(Southbend)
Short shifter

Notes:
AC Compressor
-Change puller or mod the top section
-welded -8 AN fittings
MT and AT rear headers are different
Needs to be CA SMOG Legal AKA BAR'd

Questions:
Ecu? AT 97+ camry ecu is fine but need to be mod to MT[Contact Smaay]
-NO immobilizer!
-97-98 ecu to avoid the EVAP system
-won't emit any AT codes so it should be CEL free also smoggable?
Fuel relay?[Kurt95gt]
Catylitc converters?
-1 cat after the y pipe
RPM meter? Tach needed?
-i4 stock tach can't read v6 signals?
Charcoal canister?
-needed for 97-98 1mzfe and 99-2002?
Coolant overflow tank?
-does it need relocation?(kurt95gt)
Throttle cable?
-Need ST throttle cables because GT are too long

References:
http://mr2oc.com/showthread.php?t=144375 MR2 CA BAR'd
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=82573 Smaay
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=82235 Kurt95gt PG25
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=91360 5sfe removal
http://car-part.com/ Search for 1mzfe

This post has been edited by ILoveMySilly97: Dec 24, 2013 - 3:17 PM

The 97+ Camry ecu should work fine with a pin grounded out an the a/f sensors swapped for o2 sensors. The 97 Camry didn't have an immobilizer so no worries there. The 97 celica evap should be able to adapt to the 1mz an pass. But you'll have to ask smaay about that. Pretty Sure 97 will only needs a cat after the y pipe.
I'm using the stock Fuel relay from the 5s. Its connected to the mount for the 5s ecu. You have 3 options for the tach. 1) do what smaay did an swap a v6 tach into the stock cluster. 2) aftermarket tach like I did. 3) get a tach adapter to make the i4 tach work with the v6. The stock overflow tank will work.just need a
Longer hose to reach to the connection on the motor.
You'll need the st cable the gt cable is too long.

The rear exhaust manifold for the my is adjusted to miss the motormount. The a/t manifold will work with some modding.
I'm working on a new idea for the lower rad hose. Just have to gets some time to try an figure it out. Smash might have a better hose then I do already.
The lightweight flywheel will be a nice upgrade
The flywheel bolt part number an website is in my thread or I'm sure smaay has it too. They are for the 2gr but work for the 1mz.
Southbend makes great clutches. I love mine with The 1mz. Holds the power very well but doesn't feel much stiffer than my stock clutch.
Can't wait to see you pull this off!

Ok. Updated my notes.

I'll need a 97 ecu to not worry about the immobilizer. I think I'll so smaays method for the tach. Since I don't want gauge pods.

Here's a teaser. I just picked these wheels up the other day. Plans are to polish it. And yes they're 5x114.3. You already know what that means.

Advan SA3
17x8 +38
17x9 +32
5x114.3

I dislike.... You have two sets of awesome silver wheels and as soon as I get to Cali to see them you get black ones -.-

Conversion sounds tasty though

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Lol. You didn't read it right. Ima get the polished out before I even mount them. Black rims are just not my style. Lol. come take one of my sets home! Ill let you buy a set for cheap. Lol. I dont want my 5x100 rims anymore.

Just saw your album on facebook and have to say its a nice update from your first to last, i hope in the time i spend on it it looks just as good

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Yea thanks. I put a lot into this Celica. Anything's possible with money and time. Lol.

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yea thats true just wish i had more money lol had my celi for about 2 years but just started working on it for less then a year since i was to into my integra at the time but i grew pass the honda/acura scene to much in cen cal

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That's why I made sure I didn't get into the Honda scene. There's too many here. Lol.

RPF1s Sold.

Parts for the conversion is HERE! XD

Today I managed to send the two front knuckles in to get the bearings and new hub pressed. While I complete the passenger rear side.

what was your total cost for the rears

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Around $80 after CA tax for both hubs. The rotors came in a set for all four. It was I think $130ish.

So what wheels are you going with?

You will see once they're mounted.

I've been looking at doing a rear drum to disk conversion for my st as well as a full brake job... and I really like the idea of doing a swap over to 5x114... rim options are better as well as options to adapt bigger breaks from other cars... (thinking evolution 8/9 oem bremboes) looking forward to seeing more progress. Great job so far!

This post has been edited by mandrek: Feb 16, 2014 - 11:14 PM

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Yea if you want to do the conversion then you might as well do it all at once. To cut cost and time.

5x114.3 conversion complete! What's left is to adjust my coilovers, put on my spacers, and my new wheels!

That looks very nice!

real clean! can't wait to see the finale!

Did you end up using Camry or Rav4 front hubs?

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Thanks!

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Thanks and it's done.

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Yeap. Camry rear hubs&bearing. Rav4 front hub and stock celica bearings.

Finished my conversion and fitted my Advans! It's been a successful week. Besides that my CEL light came on so I'm going to need to replace the O2 sensor soon. Lol. Here's the final pics of my Conversion/Advans.

Looks great! if I wasn't in love with my 18s I'd be on this, the close ups of your front splitters has given me a case of the I wants though.

Ha those are the same rims as my Dad's GTR

must have side profile shot....