My 2zrfe swap

[beaker]

In all fairness to the header manufacturer on the fitment, we are trying to use a header/mid-pipe on a different car than what it was intended for. Doesn't look like any major fabrication to make it work. My only concern would be the flange for the muffler to mid-pipe. The slip joint on the mid-pipe is actually a good thing for this experiment, gives you a little more flexibility in fitment.

[brushforhire]

Originally Posted by beaker

In all fairness to the header manufacturer on the fitment, we are trying to use a header/mid-pipe on a different car than what it was intended for. Doesn't look like any major fabrication to make it work. My only concern would be the flange for the muffler to mid-pipe. The slip joint on the mid-pipe is actually a good thing for this experiment, gives you a little more flexibility in fitment.

They had been advertising all over other forums and the internet that it is for the Yaris TS. So once I put the 2zrfe engine into my car, it is basically the same thing, so it should fit exactly the same.

That being said, I dunno if they actually sold a midpipe and header to any actual Yaris TS owners.

The slip joint isn't really needed honestly, but not really hurting anything either, I just like a sealed exhaust pipe.

In regards to the rear flange they told me most people are just using high temp silicone, which worries me. They are sending me a regular gasket that is supposed to work, so I will keep you all updated on that.

[beaker]

Originally Posted by brushforhire

They had been advertising all over other forums and the internet that it is for the Yaris TS. So once I put the 2zrfe engine into my car, it is basically the same thing, so it should fit exactly the same.

That being said, I dunno if they actually sold a midpipe and header to any actual Yaris TS owners.

The slip joint isn't really needed honestly, but not really hurting anything either, I just like a sealed exhaust pipe.

In regards to the rear flange they told me most people are just using high temp silicone, which worries me. They are sending me a regular gasket that is supposed to work, so I will keep you all updated on that.

The flat gasket will work, you will just have to grind the flange on the muffler side flat, where originally the "half donut" gasket would fit. The should be a protrusion on the flange that holds the original style gasket in place. Or, I may be wrong in thinking the ball is on the muffler side, if it originally was on the mid pipe side, then just use the gasket. I wouldn't use silicone.

If you don't like the slip joint, just put some tack welds on it once you get everything fitted and clamped, pull it down and weld it up.

As for sliding the header on once the cross member and engine are in place, sounds like for others planning on doing this, it would be better to install the header onto the engine prior to installing the engine in the car.

[brushforhire]

Originally Posted by beaker

The flat gasket will work, you will just have to grind the flange on the muffler side flat, where originally the "half donut" gasket would fit. The should be a protrusion on the flange that holds the original style gasket in place. Or, I may be wrong in thinking the ball is on the muffler side, if it originally was on the mid pipe side, then just use the gasket. I wouldn't use silicone.

If you don't like the slip joint, just put some tack welds on it once you get everything fitted and clamped, pull it down and weld it up.

As for sliding the header on once the cross member and engine are in place, sounds like for others planning on doing this, it would be better to install the header onto the engine prior to installing the engine in the car.

Luckily the little part you are talking about was on the midpipe side originally, so the gasket should be the ticket.

I will probably just end up welding the slip joint like you said.

I would install the header before putting the engine in, or drop the crossmember.

Honestly though, I would probably just cut that tab off. I will have to cut it off with an angle grinder if I want to get the header back out. I can always fab up another mount if I need to. I am not gonna bother with a mount bracket for now.