 Engine swap or front end swap? |
 Apr 20, 2014 - 4:38 PM
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I had a pretty nice 95 Celica convertible with 230k miles. I just smashed into a deer with it. I found a 97 Celica ST with 150k miles for $500 with a blown engine. I am going to buy it and swap some stuff around to get a working car. My questions is, would you guys use the convertible or the ST?
The convertible needs -Front bumper -Fenders -Hood -Airbags -Windshield The ST needs the whole drivetrain replaced, since it has a 7afe and will be getting a 5sfe. Both are manual. So in case I didn't make the question clear, take the parts from the st and put it in the convertible, or take the drivetrain from the convertible and put it in the st? This post has been edited by CrypticDeity: Apr 20, 2014 - 6:47 PM |
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Apr 21, 2014 - 6:27 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
If the cars structure is fine, then I'd much rather swap the front end then do an engine swap. If you want a coupe/hatchback you could always try to find a GT with a bad motor to swap. It would be much easier than swapping in a 5s into a ST.
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CrypticDeity Engine swap or front end swap? Apr 20, 2014 - 4:38 PM
lipweb QUOTE (CrypticDeity @ Apr 20, 2014 - 5... Apr 21, 2014 - 4:48 PM Smaay the GT was the one smashed and you want to put the... Apr 21, 2014 - 5:12 PM
CrypticDeity QUOTE (1994Celica @ Apr 21, 2014 - 6... Apr 21, 2014 - 9:05 PM mkernz22 Swap the engine into the ST. It's not worth th... Apr 21, 2014 - 10:14 PM CrypticDeity I've been searching for an airbag replacement ... Apr 22, 2014 - 6:24 AM |
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