I know you guys think I'm crazy for this... I have an 2007 TC that I did an auto to manual swap with the 2002 Camry 5 speed (after 3 bad TC transmissions) and I recently wrecked my TC pretty bad, I figure there would be no better time to do this than now. I want to do a 2GR-FE swap from a 2007 Camry. I don't have any doubts about being able to make it fit but I would like to see what you guys thought about the idea. Concerns, advice, ideas? Anything is appreciated.

 

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I read through it a few times, I'm just questionable on what ECU I should use exactly. Would it not be easier to get the ecu and wiring harness to match the engine from the Camry?

 

Yo, haven't been on here in a bit! Decided to take a shot in the dark and start the swap last month. After I rolled the car I drove it about 40 miles (with proper escort vehicles) to a warehouse a buddy of mine let me use and it still drove better than ever! Dropped the engine out there and finally got it moved to a friends shop where I could get the real work done. Engine and accessories came out of a Lexus ES350 and fit surprisingly well. Did a 5-Speed swap on this car last year using the e351 transmission. So far I've got the engine and transmission mounted. Still working on the RH Motor mount, ECU and Wiring.



















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It's great to see someone doing a motor swap on a tc. Keep up the good work and keep us all posted!

 

nice! good work so far..

 

Now THIS is a project car. Good luck!

 

Good luck. Thought about putting my Lexus 300 engine in my RS1, but car runs too good with turbo unit. Might wait until engine blows to undertake. Lots of work......

 

What's the engine specs from that?

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Dude! I've been working on the same swap for months. I joined the Army so I haven't had time to finish anything. I'm using a second gen tC tranny. It's basically the same thing lotus uses for the Evora. Let me know how it drives after you get it done! Monkey Wrench Racing makes some sweet stuff for the 2GR-FE.

 

I cant wait til it's finished

 

265+hp to the crank on a tC1 is gonna be awesome! Hope its going well for you!

 

519 at the wheels is better. :-D

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519 is definitely way better. Most I put out was 350 to the wheels. But the idea of having a naturally aspirated (unless he's boosting it) 3.5L in tC to me is terrific! The way the tC should've come from factory lol

 

Any updates on this build?

 

I am currently short on money and time My stopping point was after getting an ECU for the 2GR-FE without immobilizer ever programmed at factory and new wiring harness. If anyone out there wants to help I'm totally down! Lots of time and new parts invested to give up now. Next to be done is an engine mount and I think I'll be ready to start it at least... With a few wiring modifications? Idk, taking it step by step at this point. I appreciate all of the support from you guys, I honestly would have given up by now and sold it all off without anyone's support.

 

I was wondering cuz i am thinking about doing this swap my tc2 and was just doing some research just to give me an idea on what to expect parts and money wise. Keep up the good work though

 

KEEP AT IT! This will have more or the same power as my turbo but NA! SWEET!

 

any new updates?

 

Would anyone be interested in buying this?