@@wadadlli if you aren’t experienced with wiring, that’s likely the most difficult part. If you are good at wiring? It’s very easy to do that. Besides the wiring, I’d say adjusting the RAV4 mount to fit JUST right is the “hardest” part. It’s just a few times to take that one mount out to dial in the height to let the engine sit level
@WiseGuyzGarage thank you.the mechanical part I can do. But wiring I have no clue..iam on the verge of putting a 2grfe in a 91 celica. Searching for someone to make a harness for me
@@wadadlli I gotcha. The wiring might look to be intimidating but it really isn’t too bad. Unfortunately I’m no help when it comes to the 5th gen celicas. I’m not too aware on their wiring diagrams 😞
Did you cut the cats out of the oem manifolds and weld in a straight pipe section? What size is the pipe from the collector back? Thanks! Awesome project.
This is a really impressive build. You got the transmission from the Lexus as well right? And how much did the build cost total. I’m planning to do this swap eventually.
@@michaelzepeda3578 the trans is from a early 2000’s Toyota Camry it is a e351 manual transmission. The build cost about 2500-3000 dollars for the drivetrain if I’m not mistaken? I hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
This is rad man this gives me the much needed inspiration for a yaris 2gr build what ECU did you use? I was thinking of just swaping everything ecu, tcu related from a highlander over to to save the time. Also how'd the original engine blow?
I appreciate it! It’s a Toyota Sienna ECU, Frankenstein Motorworks ecu tune! He is able to flash some 5 plug ecus. You’ll need to contact him on that regard, and keeping an auto with that ecu tune might not be an option unfortunately. The original engine blew likely from metal shavings from the cracked exhaust cam phasers. When we pulled the engine both exhaust cam phasers were cracked sadly. That could have sent metal in passages we didn’t see, and further damaged the engine along the way. I would give frankensteinmotorworks.squarespace.com/shop/p/2gr-fe-stock-ecu a look and send him a email in that regard for your exact ecu part number and how you plan on running it. Hopefully that helps and thanks for watching!
Unfortunately yes it is being sold. It isn't my car, its my cousins car. He joined the navy a few months ago, and he is moving to another state. The issue resides where he can only bring 1 car with him. He doesn't have the room for the Celica anymore sadly.
@@WiseGuyzGarage I`m impressed with the motor swap and wish my 99 Celica gts had that swap with a supercharger. I love the 6gen body style and the interior, I`ve owned two of them.
Hey there.I've been wondering for some time about swapping a 2gr on my 6 gen celica and I have some questions,ill be gratefull if you answer them.Have you reached a top speed on the 2gr celica and what was it?Is it reliable?Did you have issues with it so far and if so,what were they?What was the 0-100 time?
No real reliability issues! Just be careful with a 2GR engine choice. I recommend a FWD NON OIL COOLER 2GR, post 2010. Those engines are pretty much bolt in, and about as reliable as it gets.
@@WiseGuyzGarage The thing is that i wonder if it can go way past 100,i mean its a car that by the looks it deserves to smash mustangs but toyota engineers didn't quite plan that.I want it so bad to be fast ,the 1.8 stock is like a big scary dog but it won't do sh*t.I got a lexus gs430 and it goes 140 at without a sweat,and it was at 2600 rpm!!
Brother, I'm from Ohio, I would like to make that change but I have no idea how to do it. I've seen your video. I'm confused about how to build the wiring and what ecu it uses...
The ecu is from a 2007 Toyota Sienna. It is flashed by Frankenstein motorworks. The wiring unfortunately changes per model, and year on the 6GC. The key components you need to worry about are the 02 sensors, MAF, injectors, and coil packs. The ecu provides the power to the rest. The way the celica is wired now is that the ecu gets its constant 12v from the ECU B pin in the engine bay, and EFI MAIN powers the remaining components if I remember correctly. It does not pose to be an issue currently, and I don’t suspect it to be an issue at all as it stands. Everything works as it should in this case. You cannot run a random 2GR-FE ecu without getting the immobilizer addressed first. Thankfully Frankenstein Motorworks does do this with the ecu flash. I hope this all helps!
So the engine pretty much bolts in. You need to cut an aluminum spacer on the Toyota Rav4 V6 engine mount and drill two holes in the frame rail when it is aligned horizontally. You align it with the front and rear mounts first, then the actual engine mount. There is an arrow on the spacer that is what I used as a reference point to cut if that makes sense? Wiring I did myself. I plan on making a "how to" Video eventually. I want to document it for a Sienna ECU, to make it easier for everyone! Hopefully that helps.
I have 95 celica as well and was wondering the year of the Lexus you got the engine from and if there’s another apple car play steep because the one you linked is unavailable
@@DavidFlores-bd9noIt could be swapped in an Automatic for sure, the issue for you would be grabbing all of the manual parts, unless you want to stay auto? You could stay auto, and use the same axle combo I have listed in the other video. The mounts on the other hand would pose to be difficult unfortunately. They would need custom brackets in the front, side, and rear of the automatic transmission. It would be much easier to get the manual parts!
The s54 does indeed work with the 2GR. The only issue is long term strength. If you swap the differential inside the case they should last a good while. The hood does clear after cutting some of the webbing out. The GT4 hood should clear as is. We haven’t tried it but I’ve talked it over with a few other people and there should be enough clearance for it. Hope that helps!
@@TainoSurfer03 yeah it’s just one bolt hole to make it work, it fits just fine afterwards honestly. There’s plenty of bolt holes that line up otherwise!
@@mikeblitzen not exactly sure. It’s likely it’s NLA new unfortunately. Aftermarket bumpers are usually readily available, but aren’t the oem (stock) finish. Hope that helps! Sorry I don’t have good answers here
@@WiseGuyzGarage thanks, i got super lucky and found one at a junkyard. these celicas only show up every few months. watched reviews on the aftermarket bumpers and they seem horrible. very happy i got oem at the junkyard!
@@jereoderso the 2GR has been swapped in a 5th gen before, but the mount on the passenger side(engine side) would be different due to the bracket being there.
@@jereoderso of course you can fix that! Essentially the engine bay between the 5th and 6th gen celica are very similar. You can cut the oem engine mount bracket off and replicate the rav4 mount idea there as well. Drill two holes in the frame rail with the bracket attached to the engine and bolt the aluminum spacer all the way through the frame rail through the bottom. Would be stronger than the factory mount anyway, as you’re using the entire frame, not the top of it.
hey i have a question would a swap like this work on a 95 st or any type of swaps for the st model im looking into trying to do a swap but have no clue where to start
The exact same swap would work just fine in a ST, if it’s a manual those shift cables actually work better then the GT variant, or the S54 Transmission one!
@@WiseGuyzGarage I just now saw this sorry for the late reply but i sadly have a auto and trying to source part to manual swap would be pricey and difficult do you know of any auto transmissions that would work with the swap?
@@DavidFlores-bd9no it is sadly but will definitely let you know i just got to wait for my 7afe to croak its at 350k miles so hopefully soon for swapping but not hopefully soon because it is my daily
@@TouchMyAxolotl Actually yes! you can use the U660E that came with the 2GR. You can use the same axle combo I mentioned as well. Just the mounts would be the kicker. You'll need custom mount plates, or if you can make the mounts from a 2008 rav4 work, that would be your best option. other than connecting the transmission to the rad like the factory Celica transmission, you should be good to go. The shifter, and shift cables is the only unknown. its likely the factory shifter cable would work though, as the factory Celica auto trans shifts in a similar location. If you do decide to do the swap, let me know and I can lend a hand! Hope this helps!
I don't think I will get rid of the MR2. That car has a personality of its own and is very unique! Now, getting my own Gen 6 Toyota Celica? Most definitely. When I have a shop and a good place to store my cars I will definitely be looking into purchasing one to convert to AWD. Thanks for watching!
Radio link
a.co/d/i2HB0qm
Fuel system for 2GR Swap
wilhelmraceworks.com/shop/2GR-FE-Fuel-System-p572329516
What was the hardest part of this swap.?
@@wadadlli if you aren’t experienced with wiring, that’s likely the most difficult part. If you are good at wiring? It’s very easy to do that. Besides the wiring, I’d say adjusting the RAV4 mount to fit JUST right is the “hardest” part. It’s just a few times to take that one mount out to dial in the height to let the engine sit level
@WiseGuyzGarage thank you.the mechanical part I can do. But wiring I have no clue..iam on the verge of putting a 2grfe in a 91 celica. Searching for someone to make a harness for me
@@wadadlli I gotcha. The wiring might look to be intimidating but it really isn’t too bad. Unfortunately I’m no help when it comes to the 5th gen celicas. I’m not too aware on their wiring diagrams 😞
Pretty cool how well it fits in there. Little tidying and you could pretty easily convince someone it was like that from the factory.
Thanks! It’s a few nuts and bolts away from being perfect!
Hey, I'm pretty new to this channel but this video is awesome! I love the Celica and seeing it with the 2gr in it- chefs kiss
I have seen 1mz swaps, but not a 2gr. That has to be pretty fun to drive now.
Oh yeah, its a blast! Thanks for watching!
Wow I did a bunch of research on this swap a couple years ago as I wanted to do one in my own 6gc. Great to see a clean executed swap!
Quick, somebody message Scotty Kilmer. He would love to see this!
He would LOOSE HIS MIND LOL
Did you cut the cats out of the oem manifolds and weld in a straight pipe section? What size is the pipe from the collector back? Thanks! Awesome project.
Stock is250 headers cut at the flange, merging to a 2.5 in y pipe back to the stock exhaust with a bolt on muffler right at the end!
Great job! I’m impressed. How much is cost to swap that new engine. I have a 1997 Celica 2.2L gts convertible.
Is your car a manual?
Yes! Were are you located if you don’t mind
@@robertdizon7120 I’m located in Florida
Love what you did here, what are the full plans for the build?
Eventually get it painted, the exhaust redone with equal length headers, and possibly later down the road convert it to AWD!
@@WiseGuyzGarage Awesome, can't wait to see it
I wonder if the swap will work in a 93-97 Corolla since the Celica and Corolla both came with 7A-FE option 🤔
The fans are running because you jumped those 2 wires on the ac circuit. Im in the same boat on my mr2
Sounds great dude! How long did it take you guys to swap out the new engine?
The actual swap to take the old engine out and reinstall the new one was done in about 8 hours of over two days! Lol
Hi, if you don't mind can i get the link for the fuel pump regulator and thx your video always help
Absolutely! I just pinned it to the video, here it is wilhelmraceworks.com/shop/2GR-FE-Fuel-System-p572329516
Thx a lot and keep making content It helps every time seeing your video 👍👍
This is a really impressive build. You got the transmission from the Lexus as well right? And how much did the build cost total. I’m planning to do this swap eventually.
@@michaelzepeda3578 the trans is from a early 2000’s Toyota Camry it is a e351 manual transmission. The build cost about 2500-3000 dollars for the drivetrain if I’m not mistaken? I hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
@@WiseGuyzGarage and the total cost?
@@michaelzepeda3578 With the car and all about 10K for everything!
Nice vid jcap :D
Thanks Andy!
This is rad man this gives me the much needed inspiration for a yaris 2gr build what ECU did you use? I was thinking of just swaping everything ecu, tcu related from a highlander over to to save the time. Also how'd the original engine blow?
I appreciate it! It’s a Toyota Sienna ECU, Frankenstein Motorworks ecu tune! He is able to flash some 5 plug ecus. You’ll need to contact him on that regard, and keeping an auto with that ecu tune might not be an option unfortunately. The original engine blew likely from metal shavings from the cracked exhaust cam phasers. When we pulled the engine both exhaust cam phasers were cracked sadly. That could have sent metal in passages we didn’t see, and further damaged the engine along the way. I would give frankensteinmotorworks.squarespace.com/shop/p/2gr-fe-stock-ecu a look and send him a email in that regard for your exact ecu part number and how you plan on running it. Hopefully that helps and thanks for watching!
I spotted this car on marketplace 4-sale, why are you selling it? They say the 2GR-FE engine is very reliable.
Unfortunately yes it is being sold. It isn't my car, its my cousins car. He joined the navy a few months ago, and he is moving to another state. The issue resides where he can only bring 1 car with him. He doesn't have the room for the Celica anymore sadly.
@@WiseGuyzGarage I`m impressed with the motor swap and wish my 99 Celica gts had that
swap with a supercharger. I love the 6gen body style and the interior, I`ve owned two of them.
Hey there.I've been wondering for some time about swapping a 2gr on my 6 gen celica and I have some questions,ill be gratefull if you answer them.Have you reached a top speed on the 2gr celica and what was it?Is it reliable?Did you have issues with it so far and if so,what were they?What was the 0-100 time?
It’s very reliable! I think my cousin took it to 100 quite easily. It’s scary fast
No real reliability issues! Just be careful with a 2GR engine choice. I recommend a FWD NON OIL COOLER 2GR, post 2010. Those engines are pretty much bolt in, and about as reliable as it gets.
@@WiseGuyzGarage The thing is that i wonder if it can go way past 100,i mean its a car that by the looks it deserves to smash mustangs but toyota engineers didn't quite plan that.I want it so bad to be fast ,the 1.8 stock is like a big scary dog but it won't do sh*t.I got a lexus gs430 and it goes 140 at without a sweat,and it was at 2600 rpm!!
@@labs2176 it can go past 140 but I wouldn’t recommend going that fast lol
Brother, I'm from Ohio, I would like to make that change but I have no idea how to do it. I've seen your video. I'm confused about how to build the wiring and what ecu it uses...
The ecu is from a 2007 Toyota Sienna. It is flashed by Frankenstein motorworks. The wiring unfortunately changes per model, and year on the 6GC. The key components you need to worry about are the 02 sensors, MAF, injectors, and coil packs. The ecu provides the power to the rest. The way the celica is wired now is that the ecu gets its constant 12v from the ECU B pin in the engine bay, and EFI MAIN powers the remaining components if I remember correctly. It does not pose to be an issue currently, and I don’t suspect it to be an issue at all as it stands. Everything works as it should in this case. You cannot run a random 2GR-FE ecu without getting the immobilizer addressed first. Thankfully Frankenstein Motorworks does do this with the ecu flash. I hope this all helps!
Thaks brother
Is that a bolt in swap or did involve alot of fabrication how did you go about wireing it
So the engine pretty much bolts in. You need to cut an aluminum spacer on the Toyota Rav4 V6 engine mount and drill two holes in the frame rail when it is aligned horizontally. You align it with the front and rear mounts first, then the actual engine mount. There is an arrow on the spacer that is what I used as a reference point to cut if that makes sense? Wiring I did myself. I plan on making a "how to" Video eventually. I want to document it for a Sienna ECU, to make it easier for everyone! Hopefully that helps.
Yeah but where's the Camry parts 😢😉
The transmission, and CV axles are from a Toyota Camry 😉
I have 95 celica as well and was wondering the year of the Lexus you got the engine from and if there’s another apple car play steep because the one you linked is unavailable
Just watched further 2010 engine soooooooo would this be able to be swapped into 95 celica st automatic ????
@@DavidFlores-bd9noIt could be swapped in an Automatic for sure, the issue for you would be grabbing all of the manual parts, unless you want to stay auto? You could stay auto, and use the same axle combo I have listed in the other video. The mounts on the other hand would pose to be difficult unfortunately. They would need custom brackets in the front, side, and rear of the automatic transmission. It would be much easier to get the manual parts!
Oh damn, I’m sorry to hear that. I need to look into another radio for a good price then! When I find one I’ll update the link :)
So does the s54 tranmission mate with the 2gr? If so its going right into my 96 celica! How about bonnet clearence?
The s54 does indeed work with the 2GR. The only issue is long term strength. If you swap the differential inside the case they should last a good while. The hood does clear after cutting some of the webbing out. The GT4 hood should clear as is. We haven’t tried it but I’ve talked it over with a few other people and there should be enough clearance for it. Hope that helps!
I wish I could do this in my pontiac Vibe. Lol
I have good news for you. It’s been done in multiple Toyota matrix’s before!
@@WiseGuyzGarage I will take a look. Thanks. 😁
I'm curious to know what transmission you got there. Is it a E350 or E351 🤔?
This is an E351 from a 2002 Toyota Camry! There really isn’t any difference between them besides gear ratios. Hope that helps!
@@WiseGuyzGarage yes helps a lot!!
@@TainoSurfer03 absolutely let me know if you need anything else!
@@WiseGuyzGarage to know to make it fit with the engine, did you took some metal out of it??
@@TainoSurfer03 yeah it’s just one bolt hole to make it work, it fits just fine afterwards honestly. There’s plenty of bolt holes that line up otherwise!
hi, where can i get a front bumper for my 96 gt? thanks
@@mikeblitzen not exactly sure. It’s likely it’s NLA new unfortunately. Aftermarket bumpers are usually readily available, but aren’t the oem (stock) finish. Hope that helps! Sorry I don’t have good answers here
@@WiseGuyzGarage thanks, i got super lucky and found one at a junkyard.
these celicas only show up every few months.
watched reviews on the aftermarket bumpers and they seem horrible.
very happy i got oem at the junkyard!
would it be possible to swap the engine into the celica from 1990 (Mk5) just curious
@@jereoderso the 2GR has been swapped in a 5th gen before, but the mount on the passenger side(engine side) would be different due to the bracket being there.
@@WiseGuyzGarage i guess there is a possibility to fix that right ?
Or do you may have some sources regarding that topic ? Would really be interested
@@jereoderso of course you can fix that! Essentially the engine bay between the 5th and 6th gen celica are very similar. You can cut the oem engine mount bracket off and replicate the rav4 mount idea there as well. Drill two holes in the frame rail with the bracket attached to the engine and bolt the aluminum spacer all the way through the frame rail through the bottom. Would be stronger than the factory mount anyway, as you’re using the entire frame, not the top of it.
@@jereoderso instagram.com/cuttyman99?igsh=bm9xZDZpNm1nanRs
How much would you sell the Celica for?
@@panjagaming1796 I don’t think he wants to sell it as it’s his only car
top speed?
In a straight line on a track, the car could easily go 150+mph.
hey i have a question would a swap like this work on a 95 st or any type of swaps for the st model im looking into trying to do a swap but have no clue where to start
The exact same swap would work just fine in a ST, if it’s a manual those shift cables actually work better then the GT variant, or the S54 Transmission one!
Yo man is your car also an automatic 95 st because I have the same and let me know if you find anything else about swapping
@@WiseGuyzGarage I just now saw this sorry for the late reply but i sadly have a auto and trying to source part to manual swap would be pricey and difficult do you know of any auto transmissions that would work with the swap?
@@DavidFlores-bd9no it is sadly but will definitely let you know i just got to wait for my 7afe to croak its at 350k miles so hopefully soon for swapping but not hopefully soon because it is my daily
@@TouchMyAxolotl Actually yes! you can use the U660E that came with the 2GR. You can use the same axle combo I mentioned as well. Just the mounts would be the kicker. You'll need custom mount plates, or if you can make the mounts from a 2008 rav4 work, that would be your best option. other than connecting the transmission to the rad like the factory Celica transmission, you should be good to go. The shifter, and shift cables is the only unknown. its likely the factory shifter cable would work though, as the factory Celica auto trans shifts in a similar location. If you do decide to do the swap, let me know and I can lend a hand! Hope this helps!
You should sell the mr2 now. Celica is the better platform.
I don't think I will get rid of the MR2. That car has a personality of its own and is very unique! Now, getting my own Gen 6 Toyota Celica? Most definitely. When I have a shop and a good place to store my cars I will definitely be looking into purchasing one to convert to AWD. Thanks for watching!