 GT or ST Swap? |
 Mar 29, 2013 - 1:02 AM
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Hey guys, so I'm gonna be doin an ST205 Swap this summer. I already have the motor and all the parts, now I have to choose from a celica GT or a celica ST. I will be getting an ST, but I also have access to a GT. Any ideas on which one would be easier? I know the ST I have to drill a hole for the GT motor mounts, but I dont believe that would be that hard. I also heard the wire for the fan is different for the ST but that shouldnt be too hard either. Is there anything else I should be considering? I also plan to do a GT Four brakes conversion, idk if the difficulty changes on the ST model because of the drum brakes. ST is a 94 so I wont have to worry about OBD II to get my emissions done where I live, the 97 GT however I do have to worry about it. Trying to weigh the pros and cons, any suggestions?
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Apr 2, 2013 - 3:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 25, '09 From Utah Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Alright suhweet!!! Ok thats good news, now I also have a transmission question. Last summer I had a friend modify the ST205 Tranny to FWD. We removed the transfer case, replaced the differential with an MR2 differential, and added an adapter plate to cover up where the transfer case was originally. It theoretically "should" be FWD now. My only concern is if I can still use the ST205 Axles and hub along with the ST205 Brakes with this transmission or if their would be fitment issues with the car. I was told that it wasn't possible to use the ST205 tranny as a FWD, I'm wondering why. Modifying it was a pain in the @$$ and probably woulda been better to just get the E153 but since it's done I'd figure I'd just use it. Does anyone have any experience with this or know exactly why the GT four tranny isnt compatible?
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Chinosan89 GT or ST Swap? Mar 29, 2013 - 1:02 AM
Box Find a 94-95 GT for the swap, would make life a li... Mar 29, 2013 - 4:07 AM
soulshadow QUOTE (Box @ Mar 29, 2013 - 4:07 AM)... Mar 29, 2013 - 5:03 AM
njccmd2002 QUOTE (Box @ Mar 29, 2013 - 4:07 AM)... Mar 29, 2013 - 9:59 AM Box QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Mar 29, 2013 - 9... Mar 29, 2013 - 1:54 PM mkernz22 you would need a transmission too and the GT one b... Mar 29, 2013 - 8:12 AM rave2n I personally would just do the ST, specifically fo... Mar 29, 2013 - 9:02 AM lagos GET A GT.
The ST is a pain and extra money. Radi... Mar 29, 2013 - 9:55 AM Chinosan89 Actually I have mostly everything. I've got a ... Mar 29, 2013 - 9:58 AM rave2n QUOTE (Chinosan89 @ Mar 29, 2013 - 10... Mar 29, 2013 - 11:24 AM Chinosan89 I'll see if I can find a gt by summer and use ... Mar 29, 2013 - 1:07 PM Chinosan89 Hey can I just use the radiator from the st205 cli... Apr 1, 2013 - 8:44 PM Malek You can use the 3s radiator for your 3s swap.
Unl... Apr 1, 2013 - 9:39 PM Box ST205 and ST202 shares the same radiator. Well, a... Apr 1, 2013 - 9:56 PM rave2n QUOTE (Box @ Apr 1, 2013 - 9:56 PM) ... Apr 2, 2013 - 12:17 PM Chinosan89 QUOTE (rave2n @ Apr 2, 2013 - 12:17 ... Apr 2, 2013 - 2:21 PM Box Mounting was the same then. All I know is that Mi... Apr 2, 2013 - 1:27 PM Box You need the radiator and hoses to match the engin... Apr 2, 2013 - 2:34 PM rave2n QUOTE (Box @ Apr 2, 2013 - 2:34 PM) ... Apr 2, 2013 - 2:41 PM Chinosan89 QUOTE (rave2n @ Apr 2, 2013 - 3:41 P... Apr 2, 2013 - 2:46 PM rave2n QUOTE (Chinosan89 @ Apr 2, 2013 - 3... Apr 2, 2013 - 2:56 PM Box QUOTE (rave2n @ Apr 2, 2013 - 2:41 P... Apr 2, 2013 - 9:46 PM rave2n QUOTE (Chinosan89 @ Apr 2, 2013 - 3... Apr 2, 2013 - 3:20 PM |
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