Hello all ....new to this forum. I have two Celica's. Just finished my daughters 2004 Celica GT and she loves it. Complete restoration (Stock). I her father just picked up this 1999 Celica Gt from a person I did IT work for and he ended up just giving it to me! Yes the engine is blown. But the Body paint and interior are excellent. Since the engine and trans were removed when I got the celica (Still have both) I am contermplating on dropping in either a Beams red top or 3sgte engine. The donor car is an automatic but since everything is out of the car...it would be a great time to swap over to a 5 speed setup. Asking on advice on what direction I should go. Have a budget of 5-6k. thanks!
Beams is good if you're okay w/ the NA 200 hp. Else if you want more then the 3sgte is the way to go.
In regards to motor generation, if you plan to keep it below 400 hp the 4th gen will do you fine. Anything more than the 3rd gen is the way to go.
Here's a quick comparison of them: http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=97084
Good luck w/ the swap man! If you're feeling some challenge you could also try the V6 (1mz/3mz/2gr).
Not as much aftermarket parts so to say but the (stock) parts are more widely available here in the US (junkyards).
www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=92362
I did a V6 swap in this car a few years ago. also converted to a manual. its all detailed in this thread.
The BEAMS is a fine engine, but for the same price you can get a 4th gen 3S-GTE.
Thanks for the advice guys! I appreciate it .....still not sure which way to go but may end up with the red top beams as I do not plan to really bump the HP as I just want something dependable and extra HP and torque than the standard 5SFE engine. Keep you posted. thanks again!!
Here is the engine I plan to purchase https://www.ebay.com/itm/113773172560
auto transmission, no bpipe, no airbox tisk tisk tisk.
I have the existing airbox..... I know I would prefe 5-speed transmission but this is what it is. I have a friend who has a 5-speed trans off of a 5SFE engine will this trans work with the Beams engine?
Does any US dealers sell the water pump for the Red top beams?
Thanks for the insight Richee3. I appreciate it. I will probably move towards the Red Top as I want that additional power above 4500rpm. Your white 98 Beams is just a fantastic looking car! Plus the engine and trans come with wiring harness and ecu. Which you make for an easier swap.
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