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 Jun 9, 2004 - 10:39 PM
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is this price way too cheap for a 3sgte?????? engine ECU and AWD tranny http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=33615
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Jun 9, 2004 - 10:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '03 From cranston RI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
that seems cheap to me??? cant you get a 185 clip for like $1200?
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Jun 9, 2004 - 10:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 5, '04 From Cary, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
what is a clip? can thsi fit in my car???
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Jun 9, 2004 - 10:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
sure thatll fit in your car. it'd be easier on a GT though. A clip is the front end of a car. Like...windshield up. ALl peices in tact, engine, everything. That's just an engine though.
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Jun 9, 2004 - 10:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
but is a clip relaly necessary cause itsnt the AWD tranny useless? |
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Jun 9, 2004 - 10:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '03 From cranston RI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i dont think most come with the windshields.... but yeah, its the whole front end of the car....
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Jun 9, 2004 - 10:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
1200??? where man lol i seen some for like 3,500 |
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Jun 9, 2004 - 10:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '03 From cranston RI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the ones for like $3500 are the ST205 (94 -99 JDM GT4) clips... ST185 (90 - 93 All Trac) clips are cheaper....
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Jun 9, 2004 - 10:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ooo ok i c now yo ur doing an engine swap too right? where u getin ur best deal on the engine? ebay? |
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Jun 9, 2004 - 10:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 2, '02 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
definately not $1200 though...$1500 if you're lucky. The whole point of a clip is to get everything that you would need for a swap. Without it you would have to source a bunch of little parts that might be hard to find if you dont get the clip.
Edit: That thing does't come with a wireing harness...which will run you another couple hundered at least. You're best bet would be to try and find a used one because a new one costs way to much. This post has been edited by Doge: Jun 9, 2004 - 10:58 PM |
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Jun 9, 2004 - 10:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i didnt mean windshield included.
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Jun 9, 2004 - 11:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
oh ok hey 1500 for a clip sounds reseanable thast for one of a second gen right? |
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Jun 10, 2004 - 12:42 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '03 From FRANKFORT,KENTUCKY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That nice and clean engine isn't the one they'll be sending you. Look at the lowest pic to see what you're engine would look like. If you went to a junkyard and bought a usdm engine you would be spending around 2500 to just get a good engine. Spend a little more and get a jdm clip that way you can be fairly sure that you're not missing anything you might end up needing.
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Jun 10, 2004 - 12:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 2, '02 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah thats for a 2nd Gen. JDM clip. DONT EVER get a USDM clip...unless you know your grandmother drove it! |
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Jun 10, 2004 - 1:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Anaheim, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
buying used engines is gambling no matter what market the engine was sold in originally
they are lieing about the power(2nd gen has 225hp, not 255hp) it does not redline at 8krpm it does not have 8.5:1 CR and they only have one feedback i would not trust them. i wont even touch the fact that it isnt a front clip -------------------- 1994 Celica GT4 WRC Edition
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Jun 10, 2004 - 7:39 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yea man i was like wait a minute 255 is that right im prob gonna call up jarco or venus and ask for a quote |
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Jun 11, 2004 - 2:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 5, '04 From Cary, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
basically if i get a 3sgte swap done...what will i need??? and how much is it going to cost?
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Jun 11, 2004 - 2:23 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '03 From Aurora IL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
you'll have to research this more, but i will give you the general idea : Buy front clip (do not buy just an engine/ecu/harness) for misc. parts... you will need to do a lot more than just put the engine in the car if you expect it to work. front clip = everything from the steering column forward. figure out your transmission. the gt-four AWD transmission is not recommended, you will be needing to use your stock GT celica transmission, or use one from a turbo'd mr-2. Wiring.. you will need to lengthen the wiring harness. the wiring is the biggest problem with this swap. get a better fuel pump.. you may want to rebuild the engine while it's out of the salvaged clip. I believe that's it.. use the search function for "3sgte swap" and see what you come up with. good luck. you also might want to check out celica.net for information.. |
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Jun 11, 2004 - 2:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '03 From Chatham, Ont Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ACTUALLY, check out venus auto, they have st185 clips on sale everytime Im on there for $1200. |
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Jun 11, 2004 - 3:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 25, '04 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Like sinner said - do a little searching for the deep stuff. Last time I checked, read one of the stickies at the top of the Engine forum for some general direction. To sum up real quick. You'll need a full front clip - new harness - a mechnic with mad skills or a special import shop and about 5000 including the clip. I'm not bashin the swappers - in fact if I had 5000 extra monies and another car to drive, you could count me in for a ST205. edit: a link for ya http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=10904 This post has been edited by turboinduction: Jun 11, 2004 - 3:06 PM |
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