Possible Engine Swaps For My Car? Options

[davidaus]

So im new to the forum and im also new to celicas. I have a 1994 toyota celica with a 7a-fe, if you could tell me what model celica it is that would be great. I picked it up for 250$ with a clean shell and super clean interior but, for the price of 250$ i also got a blown motor. So im looking for a possible engine swap i could do, My price range is around 1200$ - 1500$. Could also use a motor from a older model celica? Thanks!

[Smaay]

at that range, i suggest getting a new 7A-FE

you have an AT200 or what we call a Celica ST. it came with the less powerful 7A-FE engine. its a 1.8L that makes about 100HP.

possible engine swaps are, a replacement 7A-FE, or 1MZ-FE (V6) the V6 swap will be at the top of your 1500 dollar range but let me tell you it will be so worth it.

[davidaus]

How well do 7a-fe's handle boost? im a dsm guy and i have alot of turbos just kickn around.

I found this in a local car forum, If its a possible swap im doing it. 7a-fe block with a 4age small port head. Completely built. Seems cheap to me.
http://toptierimports.com/index.php?topic=1394.0

Thanks alot!

[fhalperformance]

You can also swap in 3vzfe, 5vzfe, 3mz/1mz hybrids, and 2gr's. the first two are probably about as expensive as a 1mz swap. 3sgte could also be swapped in but probably not on that budget. for the budget you may or may not be able to finish any of these swaps just depends on what you can reuse & what you can fabricate.


for more v6 swap information there is alot over on mr2oc.com although it is a little different when you are putting it in the front.
http://www.mr2oc.com/forumdisplay.php?f=188

[Box]

1MZ-FE definitely would be worth doing. The 7A-FE in an economy engine for put putting around town. It's the very reason I'm selling mine.