2006 engine/tranny in 2002
 

I have access to a parts car
and was wondering can a 2006 motor and tranny with everything
fit into a 2002
whats different
how about if i swapped all wiring and ecu also would i need all the wiring including lights etc total strip or just engine wiring harness
any help would be appreciated

RE: 2006 engine/tranny in 2002
 

What engine?

The ECU ties into various systems such as air conditioning, dash, the 2006 has fly-by-wire throttle, a 5 speed trans.

Get the wiring diagrams for both year of cars, this will show what wires tie into the ECU and if just changing it will be enough. Check out issues such as drive shafts. If possible get the service info for both cars.

There is also the emissions issue. If the car needs an emissions test find out if the state allows this kind of change over.

If you did go this route would count on spending a lot of time swapping parts and figuring out wiring. Thus would count on the 2002 being down for some time. If possible park the 2006 next to the 2002 as you will be comparing the two during your work.

RE: 2006 engine/tranny in 2002
 

its a 2.4l japan model
down time is no problem
i can have both the cars in my garage to swap everything over preety much if i did swap absolutley everything over then for sure it should work right?
emissions arent due for a couple years
can you tell me how to take the door handles off a 2002? exterior door handles
and the chrome trim