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Interchangeable parts

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by MBoyd, Nov 20, 2024 at 1:34 PM.

  1. MBoyd

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    Hello,
    I have a 2013 Prius 3 I believe. Would it have many (engine) parts that would be interchangeable with a 2013 Prius C?
     
    #1 MBoyd, Nov 20, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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    No because they're using two different engines. The Gen 3 uses the 2ZR-FXE engine whilst the Prius c uses the 1NZ-FXE. The Prius c is more similar to the Gen 2 Prius.
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Nov 20, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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    Thank you for this. Good info. So would only the 2013 gen 3 parts be interchangeable? Mine has thrown a rod and I want to get something compatible so I can use it for spare parts.
     
    #3 MBoyd, Nov 20, 2024 at 4:13 PM
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    In theory, the Gen 3 and 4 as well as the Prius v have the same 2ZR-FXE 1.8 litre engine. (As well as the Corolla Hybrid). I say "in theory" because I don't actually know if there are minute differences as I have not studied the repair manuals. But on the surface, those 4 vehicles use the same engine so there's your starting point.
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Nov 20, 2024 at 7:12 PM
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    The engine for the Gen 4 was redesigned and is different from the Gen 3.
     
    #5 Brian1954, Nov 20, 2024 at 7:15 PM
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    It's still a 2ZR-FXE so no really radical differences, but a bunch of small amendments add up.
     
    #6 ChapmanF, Nov 20, 2024 at 10:21 PM
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