engine swap

by **returnofthedack** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 8:21 pm

2004 solara engine into the 1999, sounds reasonable? have nice gauges, a better looking gear box, more horsepower, more speeds (since im automatic) and simple, dont you think? lets hear some ideas, plus hows the aftermarket look for 2004 solara engine parts?

by **pythonjosh** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 8:29 pm

I've thought about this swap before. The 3.3 liter is kinda big, torqie, and probably won't match up with our transmissions. So you'd probably need the transmission too. Along with the ECU. It will definitely be a beast of a car when completed, but I'm pretty sure it will be very difficult.

by **Mole** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 9:42 pm

i think it will be easier to just buy a gen 2.

by **ChargedSolara** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 10:05 pm

yes, engine swaps are kind of difficult for our toyotas..not too many are done..the 1mzfe in the mr2 is a killer though!

by **all_red** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 11:16 pm

You'll have the same gauges as your 99 I guess. Since you want more power you can get the Supercharger and you'll make up those extra horses.

by **junest** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 11:44 pm

How about custom turbo w/ IC for more power. But, if you really want the guages, get the Gen2.

by **Hsakuragi** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 1:06 pm

oh no, not again :roll:

by **SC V6** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 3:05 pm

yeah... this is kinda annoying actually

Website · by **TRD_solaRa** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 3:21 pm

returnofthedack wrote:2004 solara engine into the 1999, sounds reasonable? have nice gauges, a better looking gear box, more horsepower, more speeds (since im automatic) and simple, dont you think? lets hear some ideas, plus hows the aftermarket look for 2004 solara engine parts?

I'd say if anything just change out your tranny to the 5speed one . . . because the 04 Solara engine is fairly new to the market, there are NOT a lot of aftermarket parts. Being that there are already a limited amount for the other generations (especially my gen 1), I do not think there will that much for the newer gens. The only "good" aftermarket part I've heard for the 3.3 is the pending upgrade from Sportivo Concepts . . . but don't hold ya breath on it. But yea, if you wanna spend the extra doe, then dish it out on a custom turbo kit and a 5 speed tranny. Shootz

SC V6 wrote:yeah... this is kinda annoying actually

haha, cmon guys lets have some patience.

by **returnofthedack** » Sun Oct 31, 2004 8:54 am

how is it annoying? im just giving ideas, and getting opinions, i dont see you doing it as much. Alot of ideas go through my head, so i like to get feedback, just to see what the better idea would be in the end. Also, no the new engine does not have much upgrades..yet..because nobody has gotten their hands on it, but it will have plenty more than the generation 1.

by **prowlerartist** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 9:45 am

why not put in an engine thats more powerful than a gen 2. Seems like alot of money and hassle for something that wouldnt be that great

by **Hsakuragi** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 9:57 am

returnofthedack wrote:because nobody has gotten their hands on it, but it will have plenty more than the generation 1.

i highly doubt it ... :roll:

sorry gen 2 peeps.. :lol:

by **Jai_Jai_Binks** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 11:14 am

hsakuragi wrote:
returnofthedack wrote:because nobody has gotten their hands on it, but it will have plenty more than the generation 1.

i highly doubt it ...

sorry gen 2 peeps..

LOL!

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