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Sameer

Cant seem to download it. Says file does not exist?

Thank you for continuing to host Coomer!!




Sameer

Please close.

Purchase has been completed.

Thanks,



Sameer

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-1999-Toyota-C...cb-88234fe99e14

*Thumbs up to the wiring diagram*

I am very serious about doing this swap. Agree with all of your points njc.

I am not a mechanic by trade and am in sales. That being said I have worked in the automotive industry for the last 10 years from Car Rental @ Enterprise & Hertz to OEMs such as General Motors and now am working with Belron Canada on their glass and collision division.

Though I am not mechanically inclined I get the points you are trying to make and couldn't agree with them more as I mentioned in my other posts. I come to these forums for research and knowledge. Haters always going to hate and individuals such as yourself inspire me to pursue this swap. I did all the reading about 3SGTE, 3SGE, BEAMS, and ultimately the one thing that resonated true with all of them is:

-Old Tech
-No Parts availability down the line
-More Maintenance especially if you go down the turbo route.

I'm restoring my 99 convertible to pass down to my 4 month old daughter once she turns 16. Hell I even got a custom license plate for her lol.

On my list of to-do's as it currently stands is:

-Projector's (Thanks Brian)
-Projector Accents (Thanks Brian)
-Clear Side Markers (Thanks Brian)
-Seat covers (Thanks Vincent)
-Curren Tails (Thanks Vincent)
-Clear Sidemarkers (Thanks E-bay) lol
-full LED Swap (Thanks SuperbrightLeds as Smaay has gone MIA)
-Tannabe coilovers (To be purchased and pending)
-Either 16" or 17" rims (TBD)
-Full Audio upgrade (All speakers, Double DIN deck) (TBD)
-Sound Deadening in Key Areas
-Aftermarket HUD (Still Researching)
-Back up Camera
-Rust Restoration on the doors (minor)
-Avery Dennison Roaring Thunder Wrap followed by a ceramic coating.

And the Granddaddy of them all

-2GR Swap

Bought the car for $6K USD and with shipping and transportation I am sitting at about $8K USD. Keep in mind i'm in Canada so I pay a 30% premium on everything sadly due to exchange rate.

All in all the total budget for my build is around $30K including the cost of the vehicle.

I am about 25% off the way through as it comes to purchasing the parts. Finding labour in Canada at a reasonable rate that can do a good job is so tough

But I'll keep on trucking.

I just realized that this turned into a project thread half way through. lol

I guess in summation. I couldn't agree with you more on "My car, my swap, my money" followed by "I don't care, I know its a lot of money but when your passionate about something money doesn't matter."

*mic drop*

I appreciate you responding njc. Truly

Thanks for the insight and I will definitely be joining over there to do my research.

I agree with you 100% on all the reasons to swap in a 2gr.

My money, my vehicle, my swap. Truer words have not been spoken!

This is my second go with a 6th gen. This time around I'm spoiling myself silly. The first one my brother wrote off. Still fairly salty about that even if it was 4 years ago.

Thanks again!



Sameer

If anyone can source it in good condition from a junkyard, in the process of restoring a 99 celica gt convertible.

Please contact me @ 502 389 9570 or pm me please.

Thank you,



Sameer

I didn't even consider the ECU. Thats a great point. Will have to research it more.

Custom Engine and Tranny mounts are not an issue. Yoshio is able to fabricate all those parts.

Axles is where I am running into a bit of issue primarily because Yoshio can't give me any specific measurements but I found the following website that can do Toyota Solid Axles given the dimensions. So more research required here. Website for Axles: https://www.rcvperformance.com/toyota-solid...-custom-builder

Great point on the transmission not being compatible. Will have to look into U151E and U660E tranny as well. From a costing perspective it may end up being more than $10K.

Lets see. Research research research. Hoping I get a response from njc to get some more info.

Thanks so much for your feedback slavie!


Cheers,



Sameer

Are you referring to the A541E transmission?

A541E
Applications (calendar years):

1994-2001 Toyota Camry (V6)
1995-2004 Toyota Avalon
1999-2003 Toyota Solara (V6)
2001-2003 Toyota Sienna
1994-1998 Lexus ES 300
(USA 1997-2004) gear ratios

1 2 3 4 Rev Final Drive
2.81 1.549 1 0.735 2.296 3.625

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_A_transmission

This is the tranny that I was looking for as an automatic. E153 is a manual and at this stage it is not an option due to the wife.

I am working with Yoshio located in Milton, Ontario @ Japanese Automotive. He is a Toyota Master Tech for over 30 years.

We are getting stuck at the axles. From his research he has not been able to determine which axles to use to mate the tranny to the wheels.

I know it will require a hybrid setup but wondering if anyone has experience with this or knows of any reputable axle building places.

Hi Guys,

So i recently purchased my second 99 celica convertible. The first one the brother wrote off by rear ending someone while changing lanes.

I started reading into swaps and was initially interested in the 3SGTE or a BEAMS redtop but after reading njc's thread about his 2gr-fe, well I fell in love with the idea.

so here is the issue. Recently became a dad and the car is "really" for my wife so for appearances I need to keep it automatic. Yes I know don't bash. I want a manual with E153 tranny but those of us who are married know that a happy wife is a happy life.

I was exploring options in respect to mating the 2GR-FE with an auto tranny but seems information is very limited.

Anyone here have any experience on the matter?

Once I get the tranny issues figured out the next challenge is the axles for the inner and outers.

Looking for some guidance from this awesome community. Budget is about 8k-10k on this project.

Thanks!



Sameer

Please close topic. Was able to find them on ebay.

Last one left.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/181436671200

or try Andy's Auto @:

https://www.andysautosport.com/products/dep...1641PXB-VC.html

Thanks,



Sameer

Located in Canada.

Please PM if you have.

Thanks!



Sameer

Hey Keiri,

Check your pms.



Sameer

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Hi everyone,

So I installed a HID kit on the car's fogs and I paired it with a HID 12v relay as I am unsure as to whether or not the OEM stock switch wiring can handle the current draw on initial HID start-up. The trouble I'm running into is that when I turn on the fogs sometimes the passenger side turns on and the driver side doesn't and sometimes the driver side turns on and the passenger side doesn't and sometimes they both turn on and sometimes neither of them. Yes i know.. very tempermental.

Playing with the switch eventually turns them both on but I'm wondering if I made a mistake with the wiring which is leading to this issue?

I have attached the installation diagram as reference if you can spot any problems. the OEM foglight switch is inside the car.


open source screen capture

Thanks much in advance.

Sameer

Would this fit a 98 GT vert USDM?

Thanks,

won't go on stock gt rotors?

Pic of the skirts would be nice.

Thanks,

Sameer

Would these fit on a 98 convertible GT USDM?

Thanks,

Sameer

Paypal details please. Ready to place order for Front Struts for a 98 Vert.

Sameer

Just the fronts then. How long before taking order?

Funds ready and available, just waiting on further directions. Looking for front only as I don't think the rear one will fit in the vert.

VERY VERY interested. These would look sick in my 98 vert. Will check this thread every other day for updates.

E-mail me @ sameeriqbal at gmail dot com

Hi, do you know if these will fit on a 98 gt vert ST204? Also if you can please send pics to sameeriqbal at gmail.com

Thanks,

Sameer