Fits MWR’s E153 transmission conversion kits. Original equipment in 1993-95 MR2 Turbo models worldwide. Equipped with optional viscous LSD (limited slip differential) Can be installed in any 1991-99 MR2 Turbo if you use the correct LSD-spec axle stub shafts. Toyota Transmission 1993-95 MR2 Turbo E153 5 speed LSD Manual new 1 (Fits: Toyota MR2) $3,695.00. $189.36 shipping. Genuine OEM - Toyota MR2 Spyder/MR-S ZZW30 - C66 6-speed LSD Transmission. 5 Speed Transverse Front Engine. Exclusive to the Scion tC: note the slightly shorter 5th gear, and much shorter final drive compared to the Camry E351. Please, do not confuse the E35x for the E153. The E35x has a completely different transaxle case.
The MK2 Mr2 was sold between 1990 and 1999, during which time it was offered with 3 available motor/transmission combinations.
1. The 5SFE 2.2L DOHC non-turbo engine with S54 Transmission
2. The 3SGE 2.0L DOHC non-turbo engine with S54 Transmission
3. The 3SGTE 2.0L DOHC Turbo engine with E153 Transmission
The Toyota E153 Transmission is a 5 speed manual transaxle that drives all MK2 Toyota MR2 Turbos between 1990 and 1995, and is bolted up to the 3SGTE 2.0L DOHC Turbo engine. This should not be confused with the S54 Transmission that was offered on the Non-Turbo Mr2 between the same years. The E153 transaxle is significantly heavier and stronger than the S54 transaxle.
- Limited Slip VS Open Differential
This is illustrated in the Toyota repair manual excerpts & photos shown below:
E153 with Viscous Coupler Limited Slip Differential
Note that the bar we are looking at is actually the “pinion shaft”.
E153 with Standard Open Differential
Note that there is a hole inside the “differential spider”. This is the hole we are seeing when we look through the axle holes.
- Compatibility with other motors & Axles
- Variations between 1990 and 1995