7afe to BEAMS Red Top Options

[Over9000]

Hi, new to the forum and can not find all the info I need for the swap I'm about to do. I have an AT200 and am swapping a beams redop in. My questions mainly have to do with Motor mount placement and wiring differences. I want to know how different the mounts are from a series to s, and how different the wiring set up will be. I have a full engine, tranny, engine harness, Ecu, all the pumps, axels, knuckles including the brake booster and master cyl( though I doubt I will need them) and suspension all around. More items, basically a front clip... Anyone actually do this type of swap and can let me know what the mount issue is and how much wiring I will be re-routing? Thanks

[richee3]

You'll need a new driver's side mount, and you'll need to drill holes in your frame, but the spots are marked. If I'm not mistaken, the rear mount and driver's side mount are the same but front mount is different. Most people just replace all four mounts when swapping anyway, since it's easy to do with no motor in the bay. You'll just need mounts from a GT or GT-S, same mounts. I've always heard the mounts are different but kurt95gt told me he used ST mounts with his S54 and had no issues, so you might double check with him.

ST mounts


GT mounts

The wiring in my thread will apply to your ST. Pretty simple. Can you post pictures of where your wiring is cut? It's kind of common to cut the harness after the fuse box, since that's chassis harness and you won't be using it anyway. As long as the harness up to the fuse box is intact, you're good.

The 5S timing cover will not fit the BEAMS because of the cam controller for VVT-i. You'd have to cut out around the controller, and it may fit after that but still may mount differently. The part numbers are the same worldwide, but most dealerships don't have access to the JDM parts catalog. Your best bet is to sign up for an account and get the diagrams on ToyoDIY. That's how I find all of my part numbers, cross compatibility, etc.

You won't need most of the extras that came with your swap. All you'll really need is the engine, trans, axles, harness and ECU. The suspension that came with your swap is likely Superstrut and takes a lot of work to fit to a MacPherson-equipped car, and is problematic in comparison to MacPherson struts. It does handle better if you are willing to do the conversion.