ST-205 swap, oh yeah! Options

[lupin]

whats up everyone! (my 1st post) anyways, this question has probably been asked many times, but my 28K modem (ouch!) kinda restricts me from seaching the forums.
so....i currently have a 96 celica gt, automatic. how difficult is it to obtain a gt4 engine? how much will it cost (ballpark estimate)? where can i obtain one?
secondly, with my automatic, is there anyway to convert that to manual? how much?

thanks a lot!

[Charlie97L]

QUOTE (igotta5S-FEturbo @ Feb 2, 2003 - 10:15 AM)

which generation of engine do you want?  ST165/ST185/ST205 The 165's and 185's are gonna be less expensive, but they 205 has a newer motor.  Thus, bigger injectors, throttle body, etc.  It will also be easier to get an engine that is about the same year as your car because the wiring will be similiar.  Also the best thing to do (ask anyone) is to get a front clip of a gt-4.  This will give you everything that you will need (mostly) to do the swap.  99% of the time the clip comes with the AWD tranny too.  So there is your question about the automatic.  Now you will have manual, if you choose to change the tranny too.  For just parts you are looking at about 3500-4500.  Not including installation of the motor/tranny or shipping the front clip.  If you need anymore info my Aol Instant Messenger is "igotta5SFEturbo" Edit: Shipping will be about 200 since you live in Cali. Matt

hey man, that's almost right... the wiring for either st185 or st205 will be just as hard. the hard part isn't converting it from a 5th gen wiring to a 6th gen wiring, but converting from JDM to US spec, because the car is RHD in Japan. also, the st185 has parts that are available in the US. if anything on your st205 needs to be replaced, you will have to order the parts from japan or the UK, like spark plugs, wires, belts, etc.

for those of you that doubt this, i confirmed it today, you have to use japan/UK parts for the 205, they are not available in the US.

This post has been edited by Charlie97L: Feb 2, 2003 - 5:47 PM