Guide: Manual AWD 2GR-FE using Celica GT4 ST205 E154F gearbox

Here I show what is needed to fit the E154F gearbox to the 2GR-FE. The swap was done and installed in my AE111 levin back in 2021. After various events, it is still going strong to date. Its a task that requires patience as there is risk to both the block and gearbox from too much clearancing.

[@AidonShearman-vi5gw]

My dad

[@vincycharma]

Hi thirds.

[@aristoyotacorner]

Cool video. Can't wait to see it done. Seems you ran into similar issues I had on my 2ar-fe swap 4wd RAV4

[@jamesmcintosh9868]

Bro. That ae111 is sick. Awesome job!

[@vincycharma]

Respect brethren

[@Jose_4461]

Love the work it’s amazing

[@PH74KG]

I’m gonna have to do this in the next 3 months or asap

[@wyneldesir3825]

Great share!!!! 👍

[@TEKSMRT]

Nice job man! Thx for sharing!

[@vincycharma]

No problem buddy.

[@МаксимОрлов-ы8ь]

Hello from Russia. Your project is amazing. 3 questions: What controls the engine? What makes the flywheel? is 3s gte better or worse?

[@vincycharma]

The V6 in my opinion is better, you make power more easily and the torque is the fun factor. The ECU and Flywheel used are made by Frankenstein Motors in the USA.

[@asianinashed]

When will we see the video of the ae111 installation

[@robtuijt]

thanks for your video. we are doing the same thing now. the 2gr comes in a st165. with the 154F gearbox. the gearbox already fits on it. we just haven't installed the flywheel and clutch yet. The ash from the bin is also not in there yet. (We are currently working with an empty gearbox due to the weight and the many fittings and measurements. We are just curious whether it is easy to assemble once the flywheel and clutch are mounted?

[@vincycharma]

Hi, yes the clutch assembly does make it more challenging to fit the gearbox and is one of the reasons why so much is removed from the engine belle-housing area. But once the areas as shown are grinded down, removing and installing the gearbox becomes very easy.

[@fsl4346]

Nice!! Great work. Is it as tedious for a 2AZ/2AR swap into a Celica GT-FOUR/Alltrac?

[@vincycharma]

No experience with those engines unfortunately.

[@badonkadonkey16]

Do you know what torque the gearbox is rated for? Any idea of what a rough drive train loss would be for it? Really cool!!

[@vincycharma]

Not 100% on the figures you are requesting, but perhaps you can research any high power st205 or st215 to get an idea.

[@Metaldude91]

Where are you from? I would totally be down to put a 2gr into my st165. It already has an e154f

[@vincycharma]

From the Caribbean, lil island called St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Feel free to reach out on Instagram, will assist in anyway I can.

[@androbrown9369]

Which gearbox is better for fwd convaersion

[@vincycharma]

@androbrown9369 no experience there unfortunately.

[@ДмитрийАлександрович-т9о]

Is the engine control unit original?

[@vincycharma]

It is a flashed original ECU, from frankenstein motorworks