3rd gen engine swap, 2ZR? 2AR? Swap newbie

[CrankyOldMan]

Originally Posted by m.flores.0928

I'll look into that! Afaik, "third gen" refers to 2012 and up, right? It's the same platform too. I used to have a 2010 two door and it was identical. Anyway, I figure just basic tools like a stand, a hoist, some air tools and all that stuff. Sourcing the parts may be a bit rough.

My idea was to find a salvaged Corolla from an auction or something online, place a bid and get it for cheap, pull the motor and get rid of the rest.

I've been watching the guy in Canada swap the 2zr into his sedan, it gives me hope!

Yes, I think 3rd gen refers to 2012 up. Obviously, the "new" Yaris sedan (Mazda 2) isn't going to work here.

Depending on your area, there may be some you-pick yards nearby that you can get some components from. Check out row52.com or LKQ pick-your-part. For stuff that may come with a warranty or that has been pulled by a recycler, start with car-part.com. The engine isn't something you want to cheap out on, so be prepared to spend up to $1000 on a low mileage engine from a recycler. I wouldn't recommend getting a whole chassis unless you can't find a whole engine assembly and want to save money on the accessories.

[m.flores.0928]

Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

Yes, I think 3rd gen refers to 2012 up. Obviously, the "new" Yaris sedan (Mazda 2) isn't going to work here.



Depending on your area, there may be some you-pick yards nearby that you can get some components from. Check out row52.com or LKQ pick-your-part. For stuff that may come with a warranty or that has been pulled by a recycler, start with car-part.com. The engine isn't something you want to cheap out on, so be prepared to spend up to $1000 on a low mileage engine from a recycler. I wouldn't recommend getting a whole chassis unless you can't find a whole engine assembly and want to save money on the accessories.

Yea the Mazda 2 situation is really lame if you ask me. But that's a whole different topic, haha.

I'll look into those. In my area there's actually plenty of potential candidates for salvage titles that don't have engine damage. It's all in the doors or the rear, so that's where I figured that could be a good route as well. I won't cheap out on a motor but if I can source a low mile salvage (which there are plenty, actually) I could pull service reports on the motor and observe it myself and if everything checks out, why not go for that, ya know?

I'm open minded and I won't be cheap I'm just dissecting my ideas here with you all, following any other possible routes to consider.

Thanks for the ideas!


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