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1mz-fe tranny.
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Thu, 23 January 2003 05:28
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Hey boys and girls,
I have an idea for a project that involves the slick 1MZ-FE motor in a RWD configuration. I have done some digging and haven't found any OEM installations of this motor as a RWD (correct me if I'm wrong).
So, does anyone know if the W55 or any other more common manual will bolt up to this? I am attempting to build this project using as many OEM-available parts as possible and would like to avoid anything that needs some custom bellhousing from a manufacturer who could vanish tomorrow. The 1MZ will stay essentially stock (with maybe a basic P&P and opened exhaust), so the tranny will need to handle at most 250hp/300tq.
While I'm on the subject, are there any known weaknesses in this motor? Like I said, I am not trying to build a 1000 hp monster, but I would like to be able to push it sometimes without raining various engine parts over a square mile. I have read that it has undersized rods, but that they have only failed in turbo installations.
Thanks for any help.
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth
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May 2002
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Re: 1mz-fe tranny.
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Thu, 23 January 2003 06:31
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As you said, there hasn't been any RWD versions of this engine, which means you would most likely need a custom bellhousing to mate with the RWD gearbox.
I don't like the chances of anything just bolting up, BUT, you never know 
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Location:
Wollongong
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: 1mz-fe tranny.
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Thu, 23 January 2003 22:57
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As for reliability, I would say that it is adequate for small mods, as TRD have a genuine supercharger for the 1MZ-FE that runs 5psi. Much more than that, and I would say bye-bye engine. They are mainly suited to 'family' cars unfortunately, and aren't as strong as, say a 1JZ 
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