 Engine swap options for 3S-GTE, What would be best? 3rd or 4th gen |
 Jun 13, 2016 - 4:45 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 17, '12 From Los Angeles, California Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%)  |
Hi everyone,
My mechanic has told me that my 5S-FE engine has about 2 more years to go and at 230,000 miles he might be right (my car, when cold, exhales white smoke though the tail pipe). I could either do an overhaul or drop in a new engine and make it stick shift in the process. So, if I were to drop in a new engine, what I need to know what would be more convenient. These are the options so far:
Since I have seen 4th Gen 3S-GTE from Caldinas for sale with Manual trasnmissions and FWD, I assume that No. 3 above is possible. That would be great as I wouldn't have to spend that much money to convert to AWD since my Celica is FWD. So, is it possible to use a 4th gen in a '96 Celica? I remember reading it is possible somewhere in this site, but I would like confirmation on this. Also, I read here years ago that if one deicedes to use a 3rd gen 3S-GTE AWD and just use the front wheels instead of doing the conversion to AWD, one would lose about half the power from the engine, so if it is possible to do an engine swap with a 4th gen. 3S-GTE FWD would I get the whole 3S-GTE power in just the two front wheels? What would you recommend I do? Any input would be greatly appreciated. -------------------- |
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Jun 13, 2016 - 4:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
I recommend you read the stickies again because all your questions have been answered. I know i have answered them myself elsewhere
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Jun 13, 2016 - 11:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '12 From Los Angeles, California Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE (Smaay @ Jun 13, 2016 - 4:59 PM)  I recommend you read the stickies again because all your questions have been answered. I know i have answered them myself elsewhere It was there where I read about the 4th gen 3s-gte. Unfortunately I didn't read any elaboration as to the fwd issue or its power, but I'll take another look  Since you have experience with engine swaps with that V6 on your celica, what would you recommend I do?
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JohanFer Engine swap options for 3S-GTE Jun 13, 2016 - 4:45 PM
njccmd2002 i can tell you that your mechanic wont be able to ... Jun 14, 2016 - 2:21 AM
Smaay Yes being in CA the rule is for swaps is the engin... Jun 14, 2016 - 11:27 AM |
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