94 gt to 5sfte swap maybe much more, My progress start to finish, one step at a time Options

[NeverBeGosu]

4 JUNE 2013

OK OK, so here is the deal. I have spent alot of time on trying to find a 6gc worth purchasing. I have found a few and have made offers that were not taken. So I decided to start my own project thread, and just turn one of my two celica's into my dream celica.

Project Basics.

94 Celica GT- Automatic 5sfe>>>>>>>>>into>>>>>>>>>> 94 Celica GT- Manual 5SFTE

I have a 95 manual 5sfe that I will be using parts out of.

Step 1. Pretty much remove everything from the 94. Interior first, then engine compartment. Then Undercarage.
Step 2. Re- carpet / customize interior.
Step 3. Get barebone frame/Engine Bay painted.
Step 4. Drive train / undercarage / wheels installation.
Step 5. Tranny/Motor installation.
Step 6. Body Kit and Paint job.
Step 7. Speeding tickets, bitches, and car shows.

Got most of my tools out of storage into the new house so will be starting tonight hopefully. Will take a few starting pictures of both cars, and keep a running list of everything. I am not doing this on the site for nothing. This is my first auto project ever, and am taking it a bit at a time as I learn things. I will have tons of questions and would love some experienced input from the users that made me into a 6gc nut.

Ideas, Concerns, positive criticism, and any other things you want to throw in here would be much appreciated. Like I said, its my first ever auto project ever. I don't know ****, but have a descent amount of cash, so am planning on having fun and doing it right no matter how long it takes.

Things I still need, been doing alot of research over the past few months and heres where I am stuck.

MOTOR / Tranny

Been looking at the 5sfe block, and was hoping to get an E tranny,


Thanks in advanced, and I look forward to doing my project with the help of all you 6gc'rs helping out along the way.

This post has been edited by NeverBeGosu: Jul 22, 2013 - 3:57 PM

[NeverBeGosu]

Not loosing patience, but am starting to think things over a bit for the last few months since starting this project.

I think I am going to slowly build this up instead of doing it all at once.

Reasons for change:
1. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE HELL IM DOING.
2. I feel that if I go will all performance I am just going to destroy high dollar parts by screwing something up.
3. I feel that By slowing it down a bit, then working my way up to the original project goal, I will save a lot of money, and well..... pride.

So on with the change...

1. Using stock internals with a c26 turbo, which is on its way.
2. Did get my hands on an e153 tranny so am still going to swap out my automatic for the manual.
3. Going to turbo and learn, most likely ruin a block and eternals on one of my two 5sfe blocks. But its so I can learn what I am doing.
4. I will still be only making purchases towards the end goal from the start of my thread, but will be doing it all a little bit at a time.


Question I have, If I am going to do this, I need to start looking really good into the Megasquirt system, or some other stand alone ECU. Anyone who has relevant information on this, please add a link to the site/forum/topic so I can get a lot more research done on it. Thanks everyone for the help. You guys are awesome.