automatic cressida engine into my manual celica supra

[atmosphere414]

i have an 85 celica supra m/t i pulled engine and i have a 87 cressida that also has the 5mge every thing under the hood looks the same but it is an automatic so im wondering if i can hook up my w58 transmission to the auto 5mge. im sure i would have to put the m/t flywheel on the auto 5mge
i would really like to know before i start tearing the cressida apart

[83CelWA]

The crossmembers between the two are very different and you cannot swap tranny crossmembers between the Cressida and Supra since the Cressy one is wider between the mounting holes to the body.

[supergregotti]

I found a Cressy engine for sale, and I'm thinking of doing the same thing (use the Cressy engine, and my M/T) Just use the flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, release bearing, off the CS engine on the Cressy engine right?
I'm sure this has been covered many times, and didn't bother to search because this thread is active on the subject.

[4SFED]

yes a 5mge is a 5mge - the Cressy 5mge will mate to your Supra W58 and bolt right into the engine room. Because you're going to a m/t you will need a pilot bushing and all the m/t bellhousing/clutch, etc.

[83CelWA]

There is no problem about mounting it on the engine, but what are you going to do about the transmission crossmember then?

[supergregotti]

I remember reading 85- 88 MX73 Cressida engine swaps with no issues. Use the 5 speed manual trans and associated parts, and you're in.

[Dakar2008]

you just would need to bypass the neutral start switch, already have a master cut out

a lot of people from the Wisconsin/ illinois area, we should have a meet sometime when it gets warm,

[4SFED]

Chris
He wants to put the Cressy engine in his 5speed Supra not the other way around so no problems except that he needs a pilot bushing. or bearing

[atmosphere414]

i will be using the manual cross member and manual transmission in my supra with the cressida 5mge engine

[83CelWA]

Ahh, I see now, I though he was wanting to do a tranny swap. I guess I should stop looking on here at work.