towance engine into ke70

[Ymalik]

hi everyone

KE70 always shared the engine platform with townace/liteace. that is why all the RWD engines like  1C,2C(diesel), and 4k,5k 7k ans 3S, were compatible with both TOWNACE Van and corolla 82 i.e. KE70.  Normally a 2c, 7k or 3s engine mods for ke70 come from townace van family. However in 2008 there is a major change in townace shape. The new s400 series, also known as GranMax is now in market. I am wondering if the engine bay of new townace is same as pre-2008 or significantly changed? If the mounts etc are similar, the 3sz engine with gearbox can be taken from new townace and be installed into either an old townace or ke70. 

can you guys look into this? if possible we might have a new engine option for ke70, as RWD  engines are not in abundance these days.

YM